Filmmaking Terms | Pre-Production | Planning & Logistics

budget = the financial plan outlining all projected expenses for a film's production.

schedule = a detailed timeline for the film's production, outlining shooting days, locations, and personnel. shot list = a comprehensive list of every shot planned for a film, often including details like camera angle, movement, and framing. storyboards = a sequence of drawings, often with brief descriptions, that visually represents the shots planned for a film, similar to a comic strip. breakdown (script breakdown) = the process of analyzing a screenplay scene by scene to identify and list all the elements needed for production, such as props, costumes, cast, and special effects. props = the items held or used by actors onstage to make the action more realistic call sheet = a daily production document that provides essential information for all cast and crew members, including call times, locations, and shooting schedule for the day. location scouting = the process of searching for and selecting suitable places to film outside of a studio. permits = official authorizations required from local authorities to film in specific locations or carry out certain activities. insurance = coverage that protects the production against various risks, including damage to equipment, injuries, and lawsuits. casting = the process of selecting actors to play specific roles in a film. crew = the collective group of people working on a film production, excluding the cast. pitch = a concise(=brief and relevant) verbal or visual presentation of a film idea, typically to potential investors or studios. funding = the financial resources acquired to produce a film, often through investors, grants, or crowd-funding. pre-visualization (pre-viz) = a process used to visualize complex scenes or sequences before actual filming, often using animated storyboards or basic 3d models. See also Filmmaking Terms | Pre-Production | Script/Story