| "This was an intensive course
packed with information that's critical to designing the film schedule.
I feel confident in my understanding on how to breakdown a script to
provide and plan a one line schedule. Thanks Peter for sharing your
enthusiasm and knowledge." Eunice Choi, Vancouver
Canada |
How to Design an Accurate Film Shooting Schedule is a 2 day workshop with Peter D. Marshall on the
preparation of the Shooting Schedule for Television and Feature Films.
This
course was designed for Producers, Production Managers, Assistant
Directors, Location Managers and Production Co-ordinators to help you understand
how to accurately create a shooting schedule that stays on budget and
on time!
Peter D. Marshall has
spent 22 years as a First Assistant Director on 12
Features (including "Personal Effects", "Edison", "Dawn of the Dead",
"The Butterfly Effect", "Happy Gilmore", "Look Who's Talking Now",
"Bird on a Wire", "The Fly II"); 15 TV Movies
(CBS, ABC, Fox, CBC, Disney, USA Network, Hallmark); 7
TV Series, (including "Masters of Science Fiction", "Reaper", "Wiseguy", "Stingray", the
pilot for "Party of Five"); and over 20 Commercials
(including Mattel, McDonalds, Toyota, Ocean Spray, Kraft).
Peter
was
also the Executive Creative Consultant on all 22
one-hour episodes of the TV Series,"John Woo's Once a Thief."
"How
to Design an Accurate Film Shooting Schedule"
Class
Size - no more than 25
Previous
production experience is preferred - but not mandatory.
| "This course is extremely
informational for all film crew in any department. Learning to do
breakdowns and boards and truly understanding the politics of movie
making to fit everyone's needs from actors (cast) to directors to
producers and locations, and figuring out all the dynamics and
logistics of what it takes to make a schedule and implement the plan
each and every day. Thank you Peter Marshall and see you on the next
round of classes." Steve Sach, Vancouver Canada |
DAY
ONE (Lecture)
- Educational an reference material
- Work ethic and personal philosophy
- Production categories
- Comparison of episodic TV & feature
films (politics!)
- The production teams
- Pre-production activities
- The production board
- "Movie Magic" scheduling
- Scheduling factors
- General tips and hints
- HOMEWORK: class takes home a script and
break's it down for Day Two
DAY
TWO (Class divides into groups and schedules a three day
shoot)
- The script
- Script breakdown
- Class prepares a production board for three
day shoot
- The shooting schedule
- Production activities
- 1st AD and director relationship
- The crew
| "Peter was very insightful and
informative about the industry- the politics, the ever-changing
elements in a shooting day- all factors of not just one day but an
entire shooting schedule. He made me think about elements and factors
in a day differently. Taught me how to start thinking about how a
shooting day is designed to make not just that day smooth but the
schedule as a whole. Fun class- was good to meet others in the industry
as well." Leanna Inokoshi, Vancouver Canada |
How to
contact Peter D. Marshall
If you are interested in finding out more about
"How to Design an Accurate Film Shooting Schedule," contact me to discuss how we can bring this
workshop to your city.
I look forward to hearing from you,
Peter D. Marshall
pdm@actioncutprint.com
More Comments from Class Participants
"Thanks
Peter for the "Designing the Film Schedule" workshop. I have not only
learned the fundamentals of scheduling, but valuable lessons concerning
the business and politics of British Columbia's film industry. Much
appreciation for an inspirational course." Ian
Jarvis, Vancouver Canada
"As
a location manager, through this workshop, I gained an appreciation for
the factors which go into designing a film schedule, and therefore
factors which should be considered in selecting locations at which to
film. Very worthwhile workshop." Deborah D. Bose,
Vancouver Canada
Holistic
approach to scheduling- important to know the back story before the
scheduling. Important course for all AD's-especially 2nd AD to 1st AD
upgrades." Raj Uppal, Vancouver Canada
"Very
interesting class, lots of information, great price, Very informative
teacher, lots of good ideas presented in class.." Tristan
Calvo, Vancouver Canada
"As
a 2nd AD this course was very helpful to understand politics of making
a schedule. I think every 2nd who wants to 1st AD should take this
course. Thank you Peter!" Michele E. Dutka, Mission
BC
"Great
background to the nature of the business and politics as well as in
depth list of the factors involved in designing a one line schedule.
Really great info. for insight on how to weigh the importance of
different scenes. Very easy to understand and fun, interesting stories!
Thanks!"
Julie Slater, Vancouver Canada
"Thank
you Peter and the DGC for a very informative and enjoyable course on
designing the film schedule." Patti Allen, Vancouver
Canada
"Peter-
Thanks very much for the course. I think I learned some good basics
about scheduling." Jennifer Nelson, Vancouver Canada
"Thanks
for teaching me to start at the beginning. You helped me to demystify
the one-line schedule. Excellent class for anyone working in the film
industry." Connie Kennedy, Vancouver Canada
"Valuable
information especially the politics of film." A.L.
Arnold, Vancouver