PTK - Studio Shoot - Production work flow

Here is a quick post to show how an idea gets from start to finish and how all the job roles work together

In pre production

1. The script writer goes to a producer with an idea 
2. the producer then goes to executives to work out bugeting, legal information and what dates things need to be done by 
3. the producer hires a director and other crew members 
4. the directors works with the producer to break down the script and create a shot list 
5. the director works with the DOP to discuss set design, lighting, camera movements etc
6. The DOP then works with the camera , lighting  and art department to develop the idea 
7. whilst that is happening the producers works with location scouts, accountants, builders etc to get together the basic paper work 
8. The director then works with a casting agent to hire an actor 
9. all heads of departments then meet up to show the planning they have done so far any make sure everything is going on track 
10. The producer then hires out technical resorces,  sound and gripping teams 
11. the director and a small crew will then go on a pre vis to the loaction to see if the plans are feesable or if anything needs changing 
12. The producer then works with the dop to get props cosutme ETC 
13. final meeting are had to make sure everthing is how it should be 
14. final scripts and shooting sceduals are sent out 

On set 

1. the First AD will be the first to arive on set  to let the gaffers, construction and electrical department in to set up 
2. the art department will then arive and start dressing the set 
3. whilst things are being set up ready for filming the First AD  will call all departments together for a small meeting to make sure everyone is aware of the days plans 
4. the actors will then arrive and go into costume and make up
5. the DOP and Director will then go through and disscus the shots 
6. The DOP goes to the camera and lighting etc department and gose through it with them 
7. the director then gose through basic blocking with the actor
8. whilst all this is going on the main point of contact between the crew and the director will be through the first ad 
9. when all departments are ready the AD will shout quiet on set and prepare for a take 
10. once cut it shouted the director will then tell the first ad directions to tell the DOP who will then tell the respected departments whilst the director organises the actor 
11. at the end of the shoot day all departments pack up there own equipment ready to move on

in the edit 

1. the director will go through the rushes with the lead editor to pick the best shots 
2. the lead editor will then create a rough cut 
3. this will then go to the sound department to create a radio edit and for them to make foley and music plans 
4. the lead editor then cleans up the final cut with help from the producer  before giving it to a colour corretor to sort out the colour. 
5. The sound department will then sort out the audio to make it perfect and clean 
6. a visual effectors editor will come in if needed to add visual effects 
7. all elements are then put together to create a final mixdow
8. this will then go to a distributor and marketing team for the final video to be shown 

a better explanation of how the job roles work together is in this chart