| "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 over 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 and Class Discussion)
1.
Course Information
2. Personal Observations
3. Educational and Reference Materials
4. Personal Philosophy and Work Ethics
5. Film and TV Production Categories
6. Comparisons of Episodic TV and Feature Films
7. The Assistant Director and Director Relationship
8. The Role of the First Assistant Director in Prep
9. Pre-Production Activities
10. Assistant Director Tips and Hints
11. Additional AD Pressure Zones
12. The Physical Breakdown of Scripts
13. The Shooting Script
14. Breakdown of Scenes
15. Three Phases of Designing a Schedule
16. The 8 Step Process of Script Breakdown
17. Preparing Strips for the Production Board
18. Scheduling Factors
19. Homework for Day Two (Breakdown a Script)
DAY
TWO (Class divides into groups & schedules a 3 day
shoot)
1. Class Exercise - The Script Breakdown Process
2. Production Board #1 (Strips)
3. Production Board #2 (Groups)
4. Production Board #3 (One Liner)
5. Class Exercise - Preparing Board # 1
6. Class Exercise - Preparing Board # 2
7. Class Exercise - Preparing Board # 3
8. Hand-out and Discuss EP Scheduling Sheets
9. 1st AD Normal Work Day on Set
10. Discuss the AD Prep Sheet
| "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
Do you need a One Liner designed for your script?
Check out my Script Breakdown and Film Scheduling Services
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
"Course
material was very thorough and well presented. Practical experience of
putting strips together was important for the understanding of the
complete process." Lynn K. Spencer, Vancouver, Canada
"Peter's
class was very informative and will be helpful to anyone looking to go
into the AD world or gain a better understanding of what goes into
creating and designing a film schedule. The lack of formal classes in
this subject about AD-ing means Peter's class is a must have. Without
it, I would be lost." Matt Tingey, Vancouver, Canada
"Thank you. Thank you. Thank you! What a wealth of
wisdom, knowledge and good advice. Please keep providing these kinds of
seminars." Erez Barzialy, Vancouver, Canada
"Already had an idea of what was going on from another course that just
touched base. This course was more detailed and more interesting."
Scooby Vincent, Vancouver, Canada
"Informative and entertaining! With tighter
budgets, prep times have been reduced for all departments. The
opportunity to learn from a 1st AD during a long prep is very rare.
Often on MOW's, the 2nd AD gets 3 - 5 days prep. This course helps fill
this gap." Shelly Cox, Vancouver, Canada
"Very enjoyable and revealing two days. A lot of extremely valuable and useful information. I learned a lot." Michael Bateman, Victoria, Canada
"Most applicable two days of my life in a film class so far!" Michelle Elizabeth Nieken, Burnaby, Canada
"Have a Day 3 & 4 for the class. EP Scheduling...How to use the program. Great workshop. Otto Mak, 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