Training in «Organisation of Film and Audiovisual Production» is a specialised educational programme designed to provide you with the skills and knowledge you need to to organise the production of films and audiovisual works efficiently. Throughout the course, as a student you will learn to to plan and coordinate all stages of production, from pre-production through to post-production, ensuring that the resources human, technical and financial resources are use effectively. The course covers topics such as budget management, filming schedules, staff recruitment, production logistics and the general supervision of film and audiovisual projects.
Organisation of Film and Audiovisual Production
Introduction
Objectives
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To plan and coordinate effectively the audiovisual production.
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Manage the financial resources efficiently.
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Coordinate the scheduling of film shoots and activities production.
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To supervise the recruitment and staff management on set.
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To contribute to the success of film and audiovisual projects through the organisation of production.
Table of Contents
TRAINING MODULE 1. IDENTIFYING THE RESOURCES OF FILM AND AUDIOVISUAL PRODUCTIONS
TEACHING UNIT 1. THE FILM AND AUDIOVISUAL INDUSTRY
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Types of businesses.
Organisational structures of manufacturing companies.
Production systems and strategies.
TEACHING UNIT 2. FILM AND AUDIOVISUAL PRODUCTION PROCESSES
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Stages of production.
Technologies used in audiovisual production.
Audiovisual product.
TEACHING UNIT 3. FUNDING FOR FILM AND AUDIOVISUAL PRODUCTIONS
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Direct funding.
Indirect funding.
Institutional Funding.
Funding options.
Measures to support production.
TEACHING UNIT 4. ANALYSIS OF LANGUAGE AND NARRATIVE IN AUDIOVISUAL PRODUCTIONS
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Audiovisual genres and styles.
Film genres and styles.
Characteristics of the elements in the image.
Characteristics of the elements of sound.
Analysis and interpretation.
TEACHING UNIT 5. IMAGE CAPTURE, RECORDING AND PROJECTION PROCESSES
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Film and video formats.
Image processing.
Film editing.
Image processing.
Screening.
Equipment used for image capture, processing, editing/recording, playback and image processing.
TEACHING UNIT 6. SOUND RECORDING AND CAPTURE PROCESSES
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Audio formats.
Sound recording.
Sound recording and playback.
Equipment used for sound capture, recording, playback and processing.
TEACHING UNIT 7. LIGHTING SYSTEMS FOR AUDIOVISUAL PROGRAMMES
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Basic equipment for lighting audiovisual productions.
Lighting criteria.
Lighting layouts and systems.
TRAINING MODULE 2. DESIGNING A WORK PLAN FOR THE PRODUCTION OF FILMS AND AUDIOVISUAL WORKS
TEACHING UNIT 1. ORGANISING THE RESOURCES REQUIRED FOR PRODUCTION
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Types of resources.
Breakdown of resources.
TEACHING UNIT 2. DRAWING UP A WORK PLAN FOR FILM PRODUCTIONS
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Production planning techniques.
Processes involved in drawing up the work plan.
Drawing up the work plan.
Sources of documentation.
Optimisation of time and resources.
Daily monitoring of production.
Achievement of the project objectives and product quality.
Use of the appropriate IT tools.
TEACHING UNIT 3. DEALING WITH UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES
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Analysis of potential difficulties and unforeseen circumstances during implementation.
The impact of weather conditions during filming.
Meeting implementation and delivery deadlines.
Staff availability.
Developing contingency plans.
TRAINING MODULE 3. PREPARING BUDGETS FOR FILM AND AUDIOVISUAL PRODUCTIONS
TEACHING UNIT 1. BUDGETING FOR FILM AND AUDIOVISUAL PRODUCTIONS
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Types and characteristics of budgets.
Budget headings.
TEACHING UNIT 2. APPLICATION OF TECHNIQUES AND MODELS FOR BUDGETING
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Design of standard budget models.
Sources of information on market prices.
TEACHING UNIT 3. BUDGET DOCUMENTATION AND IT TOOLS
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Appropriate documentation techniques and codes.
Budget summary.
Explanatory notes on budgeting techniques.
General IT tools.
Specific tools for drawing up budgets.