BMAD-METHOD/expansion-packs/bmad-film-pre-production/data/bmad-kb.md

Film Pre-Production Knowledge Base

This document contains a knowledge base for the film pre-production expansion pack.

Key Terminology

• Logline: A one-sentence summary of a film's plot.
• Treatment: A detailed prose summary of a film's plot, often written before the screenplay.
• Screenplay: The script for a film, including dialogue and scene descriptions.
• Storyboard: A sequence of drawings representing the shots planned for a film.
• Shot List: A list of all the shots that need to be filmed.
• Call Sheet: A daily schedule for the cast and crew.
• Stripboard: A tool used to schedule a film shoot efficiently.

Pre-Production Process

1. Development: The process of writing the screenplay and securing financing.
2. Pre-Production: The phase where the film is planned and prepared for shooting. This includes casting, location scouting, storyboarding, and scheduling.
3. Production: The phase where the film is shot.
4. Post-Production: The phase where the film is edited, and sound and visual effects are added.
5. Distribution: The process of getting the film to audiences.