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Jobs in Pre-Production Positions in Pre-Production and brief job descriptions plus job assignment table.

LESSON

The Role of the Producer This article covers the oft-misunderstood role of the Producer and their responsibility for shaping the project. Also discussed is the importance of the script, bringing attachments to the project and the producer's strategic vision.

Viability Testing Evaluating a project to determine the producing challenges before going to production.

Production Management Setting your shoot date sets the machine in motion that leads to production. This article covers the start of this process and the workflow of pre-production.

Jobs in Pre-Production Positions in Pre-Production and their individual roles and responsibilities.

Script Breakdown Breaking out the script for logistical planning into department focused reports; Cast Report, Locations Report, Production Design Report and Scene Report.

Scheduling The push-pull process of creating a schedule for your production and the importance of smart scheduling.