This book provides producers and production managers with both a quick reference and refresher and an easy means of training their production staff on the day to day procedures needed to keep their production running smoothly. It provides film students with an in-depth look at what must be considered and accomplished before a single camera can roll and a more comprehensive understanding of the logistics that are required to complete and deliver a finished picture. First time independent filmmakers will find this the most comprehensive and helpful resource guide available.

The third edition includes substantial updates throughout. New chapters examine such topics as:
* Basic accounting procedures
* Production team members and their responsibilities
* Working with vendors--negotiating deals. Saving money
* Working with extras
* Foreign locations--Work visas, shipping and customs


TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction
How To Use This Book
1 The Production Team & Who Does What
2 The Production Office
3 Basic Accounting
4 From Script To Schedule
5 Pre-Production
6 Insurance Requirements
7 During The Shoot
8 The Value Of Strong Industry Relationships, Making Good Deals & Saving Money
9 Deals Memos
10 Unions & Guilds
11 Principal Talent
12 All About Extras
13 Clearances & Releases
14 A Guide To Music Clearance
15 Safety
16 Locations
17 Distant Location
18 Foreign Locations
19 Effects
20 Wrap
21 Interactive
22 Commercial Production
23 A Little Post Production
24 Industry Survival Tips

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Index
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