Learning Sequence 2 Powe

1. Introduction to
Pre-Production
Learning Sequence 2
A. Mehta

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the principle identify the 4 main describe the
behind Pre- types of Pre- purpose of each
Production is Production of the techniques.
techniques

3. Pre – Production is the basic skills needed to successfully
prepare to create a multimedia product.
For example in the film industry the production teams
might create the following resources:
 Mind Map
 Storyboard
 Mood Board
 Location Search
 Prop Analysis
All of these combined will help create a focus for the
product

4. Used as a tool to put all ideas
together regarding the make up of
the product.
The idea is to create links between
areas and show production
structure

5. Mood Boards are a first line
tool to help a designer get to
grips with what a client
wants.
They are made as a collage,
normally on a A3 board. They
can contain:
• Pictures
• Photographs
• Colours
• Screenshots
• Text

6. Storyboards are mainly used when producing an animation or a
video product. They are used to show a visualization of the process
of the story. Each box is part of a scene in the production.

7. This is an image used to show
what something could look
like in a final production.
Take this image for example:
This is a design for a DVD
cover of a movie. Each part is
annotated and alternatives
are clearly shown.

8.  Usingthe “Pre – Production Information
sheet” explain the purpose of each of the
stated techniques.
 Givean example of where they may be
used and the reason why it would be
useful.