Pre-Production Tips for Styled Shoots (PS-103)

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Erica & Connor talk about their recent experiences producing styled shoots and major campaigns, and share their tips for successful shoots.

• Erica’s most recent production
  • Hanga
  • 55 unique photos and videos
  • Production manager and photographer
• Connor’s most recent styled shoot
  • Styled Shoot for Course Composite
  • Starting work on a series of personal projects to push myself to incorporate more and more into my productions. Will likely blog about it.
• Why is Pre-production important? Is it really worth doing?
• BREAK
• Pre-production tips
  • Concept brainstorming session
    • Concept
    • Script
    • Characters
    • Needs
      • Locations, sets, talent, props, wardrobe, stylists, HMUA, etc.
  • Organization
    • Workflows to help you keep track of things
    • Timelines
    • Communication with others involved
    • Day of shoot agenda & responsibilities
• Production tips
  • Keep people happy
    • Food, drinks, music, etc.
  • Consider bringing someone to keep track of everyone and everything
  • Set lights and test everything before shoot begins