- Choosing a subject
- Dong the research
- Deciding who and what are going to be the subjects of the film
- Assembling a crew
- Choosing what equipment will be necessary
- Deciding the method, details and timetable of shooting
“filmmaking is athletic, not aesthetics”
–the thought and planning you invest before shooting ,and how thoroughly you anticipate problems, go far to ensure a successful and trouble-free shoot. More importantly, they help ensure that the movie is a coherent entity.
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