Pre-Production
Tags: pre-production, preproduction
Pre-production is the process of preparing and/or gathering the components to be involved in a particular film before shooting begins. A key element of pre-production includes putting together a film crew (most importantly, selecting a director and cinematographer).
Other key elements consist of:
- Finishing a workable screenplay
- Casting actors
- Identifying potential locations
- Constructing sets
- Creating or obtaining props and costumes
- Planning special effects