Unit 4 Blog Alice Juggins

 I've completed this pre-production activity so that I can have a clear idea for where I'd like to shoot my film. By doing this, I've had more time to consider the genre of my film and if the locations I've selected will fit this. This will help me in the future as I will consider all aspects of location selection e.g. if it fits with my genre and what challenges could be faced when shooting.

 I have completed this pre-production activity so I can acknowledge the amount of research that goes into choosing the correct location for a project. By doing this, I can measure the advantages and disadvantages of picking a location regarding suitability or convenience, for example and make a well-balanced decision. This will allow me to evaluate not only locations for projects in the future but also other important choices.

  Above the line-  the list of individuals who guide, influence and add to creative direction, process and voice of a given narrative in a film and their related expenditures. These roles include (but aren't limited to) the screenwriters, producer, director, producers, and writers from the other crew. Below the line- a term derived from the top sheet of a budget (Motion Picture, Television, Commercial, Industrial, Student Film, Documentary). The 'line' in below the line is one separating the Actors, Director, Producers and Writers from the other crew I have completed this pre-production activity to allow myself more understanding of required finances in a low-budget film. By understanding the idea of 'above' and 'below' the line costs, I will be able to have a clearer idea of how budgeting works and where money specifically goes to in a project. I have completed this task simply by finding definitions for 'above the line' and 'below the line'...

  Source of finance Definition Pros Cons Bank Loan A certain amount of money borrowed from the bank You can get it straight away You have to pay it back, with interest   You have to be accepted for a loan Crowdfunding Money raised from a large number of contributors through a campaign, usually via the internet Fast way to raise finance You have to build up interest in the project beforehand Grant/Funding (BFI etc.) Money provided by a party, most often the government You don’t have to pay it back Time consuming with research and actually waiting to get the grant Private Investment Money invested by companies/financial investors rather than the government It’s not a loan Most investors expect something back or a benefit Self-funding Providin...