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# Filmmaking Cheatsheet

## Pre-Production

	
Develop the concept and script
	
Create a storyboard and shot list
	
Scout locations and secure permits
	
Assemble the crew and cast
	
Create a budget and production schedule


## Production

	
Set up lighting and sound equipment
	
Block and rehearse scenes
	
Record footage, including multiple takes and angles
	
Capture high-quality sound and dialogue
	
Keep detailed production notes and logs


## Post-Production

	
Import footage into editing software
	
Organize and arrange footage into a coherent narrative
	
Edit and color-correct footage
	
Record and mix sound effects and music
	
Add visual effects and titles


## Terminology

	
Shot: A continuous, uninterrupted sequence of film or video
	
Take: One recorded instance of a shot
	
Coverage: Multiple takes or angles of a scene
	
Cut: The transition between two shots
	
Soundtrack: The combination of music, sound effects, and dialogue in a film


## Tips and Tricks

	
Plan and prepare as much as possible during pre-production to minimize issues during production and post-production
	
Be adaptable and creative during production to handle unexpected changes or challenges
	
Use high-quality equipment to capture and record the best possible footage and sound
	
Edit and revise the film to create a coherent and engaging narrative
	
Test the final product with audiences to receive feedback and make improvements


## Resources

	
[No Film School](https://nofilmschool.com/)
	
[Film Riot](https://www.youtube.com/user/filmriot) (YouTube channel)
	
[Final Cut Pro](https://www.apple.com/final-cut-pro/) (Video editing software)
	
[Adobe Premiere Pro](https://www.adobe.com/products/premiere.html) (Video editing software)
	
[FilmConvert](https://www.filmconvert.com/) (Color grading software)