Producing a Video Crew

Course details

Getting what you want out of a video shoot is often a juggling act. You need to avoid budgeting issues, get your crew on board with your creative vision, and plan logistics for the day of the shoot, among a myriad of other tasks. In this course, instructor Amy DeLouise steps through this process, sharing what you need to know to successfully guide projects using outside production teams. Learn how to choose the right team and gear, select your video and audio specs, determine your shooting location, plan your production schedule, and ensure that your crew works well with your internal team. Plus, Amy shares day-of-shoot technical and logistical checklists that can help you reach the finish line with everything you need.

Learning objectives
Choosing your team
Choosing your equipment
Budgeting
Getting everyone on the same page
Preparing for your shoot
Managing your shoot
Key elements on your shoot that will affect your edit

Concepts

0. Introduction

01 - Producing a video crew
02 - Important trends and strategies to know
03 - Your shoot planning checklist

1. Choosing Your Team and Gear

04 - ENG vs. EFP Crews - Which team is right for your project
05 - What are the roles on a video crew
06 - What is the gear on a video shoot

2. Budgeting

07 - Budgeting overview, tools, and tips
08 - Avoiding budget problems - Budget busters, savers, and strategies

3. Story Planning

09 - Information to provide an ENG crew prior to a live or press event
10 - Sharing your creative vision with an EFP crew
11 - Storyboards, shot lists, and shooting scripts - Tools and tips
12 - Insurance coverage and permissions

4. Choosing Your Video and Audio Specs

13 - Standards and best practices
14 - Specs for web delivery
15 - Specs for maximizing flexibility
16 - Ensuring correct specs for social media platforms

5. Preparations to Make in Advance of Your Shoot

17 - Locations - What to look for, what to avoid, making room for gear, COIs
18 - Preparing your in-house talent - Pre-interviews, releases, what to wear tips
19 - Planning your schedule - Avoiding bottlenecks, keeping crew on schedule
20 - Other logistics - Day of shoot parking, security, loading, BTS photos, crew meals

6. Preparing Crew to Work with Your Team

21 - Tips for ensuring crew works well with you and your internal team
22 - Tips for interview-based productions
23 - Reminders for the crew prior to the shoot day
24 - Reminders for you prior to the shoot day

7. Day-of-Shoot Technical and Logistics Checklist

25 - Logistics - Load in, load out, staging, meals, and more
26 - Review your audio, video specs, and deliverables
27 - Metadata and your field footage backup plan
28 - Slating and room tone

Conclusion

29 - Three keys to producing successful crews
30 - Other relevant courses