From the course: Creating a Short Film: 03 Pre-Production
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Final thoughts
From the course: Creating a Short Film: 03 Pre-Production
Final thoughts
- Well folks, that's the end of this training series. I appreciate you watching it. You know, pre-production is so important. It's really the last chance you have to perfect your film before it's forever immortalized in footage. It's also your opportunity to plan and prepare for everything that goes on behind the camera. It's impossible to anticipate every potential challenge that could pop up like snow in late spring, for example, but the more you prepare for every eventuality that you can think of, the better you'll be able to handle any surprises. The more experience you get, the better you'll be able to handle these issues. Now, make sure that you take care of your cast and your crew. Be kind, do your best to make sure everyone is safe, be respectful of your team and their efforts, and their ideas, and be a good steward of your locations, and of the gear that you borrow or rent. Most mistakes that I have made in filmmaking have their roots in pre-production, but it's the least…
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