The Components Of Filmmaking

Filmmaking takes a lot of teamwork. Most movie viewers probably do not think about it each time they sit at the theater, but the required teamwork is significant. Any moviegoer who has actually sits through the end credits know. It is hard to identify precisely what the most important component, or who the most important team member, is. However, there is a strong case to support that the most important piece of a film is the screenplay, making the screenwriter a film’s most valuable player.

A script or screenplay is written by screenwriters for a film, or television program. These screenplays can be original works or they can be adaptations from existing pieces of writing. The characters movement, actions, expression, and dialogues are written

It includes getting the rights to a story idea, finishing the screenplay, finding the right director, cast and crew and ultimately, sourcing and securing the production financing.

Development is an enormous and painfully period in which the film’s conception takes shape and the foundational elements are gathered. This description of the movie making process is used by independent movie makers outside the Hollywood system. Development consists of activities and the screenplay falls into this period. Once a producer has gotten the rights to a book, play or script, they work directly with a screenwriter, lending their experience to build on the idea and to give it a ‘universal’ appeal. Only when the writer has a clear vision of the structure and plot points can writing the screenplay truly begin. Many screenwriters make the mistake of diving straight into writing the actual script, which causes all sorts of problems, such as losing sight of the screenplay’s structure or running out of material after only a few

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Screenplay development normally takes several months and involves many re-writes until the producer is happy with the tone and structure. During this phase characterization, dialogue and the overall style of the film is shaped. Most talented writers produce at least three drafts before the screenplay is finished.

Throughout the production process the script may need to be changed or re-written. Scenes are added, moved, deleted, or changed. The location supervisor reports that a location will not be available. The director talks with the writers and decides that a scene can take place in another location instead. This means the casting director will need to cast other actor instead. If a scene has moved from indoors to outdoors, different lights or film may be needed. The DOP will need to know about the changes. The costume designer will also need to know what change in the script so that the need costumes are ready. It's very important for everyone to know about the changes. Changes in the screenplay are usually printed on different colour