Part 06: Scheduling And Creating A Call Sheet

One of the most challenging aspects of preparing for a shoot when you are beginning is developing a realistic schedule for the days work. This is where the information we gathered from the location scout is paired with our storyboards and our lighting diagrams to guide us in a reasonable direction.  If you know these variables, and you are familiar with the equipment you are using, it is a simple matter of plugging in the numbers for each setup. Here is what our process looks like when we do our scheduling and call sheets:

(This series was originally produced in partnership with Zacuto)

Part 01: How To Create A Cinematic Look On A Small Budget
Part 02: Budgeting And Proposals
Part 03: How To Location Scout
Part 04: Storyboarding On A Small Budget
Part 05: Creating A Lighting Diagram
Part 06: Scheduling And Creating A Call Sheet
Part 07: Conducting A Camera Test
Part 08: Building A Rain Bar On A Budget
Part 09: Data Management On A Budget
Part 10: How To Blackout A House On A Budget

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Getting To The Heart Of The Story,
Ryan E. Walters