Grade 10 media technology – 1.2 Pre-Production Quiz

Pre-production is the planning phase where script, schedules, budgets, locations, casting and equipment are organised so production runs smoothly and efficiently.

A storyboard is a visual plan made of panels that show camera angles, composition and sequence so the director and crew understand how scenes should be filmed.

The script supervisor tracks continuity (positions, props, wardrobe, actions) and records notes for editing so shots match across takes and scenes.

A call sheet tells cast and crew when and where to report each shooting day, which scenes are planned, and provides emergency and contact information.

The producer secures funding, hires key personnel, oversees budgets and manages the production from development through distribution.

A proper budget covers all production costs including personnel, equipment, locations, permits, post-production and contingency for unexpected expenses.

A shot list helps the director and camera team know which shots to film, saving time and making shooting more efficient.

Casting finds the right performers whose skills, looks and chemistry match the characters, which is essential for convincing storytelling.

A location release protects the production by proving the owner allowed filming, preventing future legal disputes over use of the site.

The KFCB classifies and regulates audiovisual content in Kenya to ensure compliance with national standards and ratings.

A production schedule organises shooting days, grouping scenes by location and cast availability to make efficient use of time and resources.

Risk assessments help protect cast, crew and the public by planning safety measures for stunts, locations, equipment and weather conditions.

Using copyrighted music without permission can lead to fines or takedown orders; licences or original music must be arranged in pre-production.

The script provides the story, dialogue and directions; the storyboard translates that into visual panels to guide camera and staging decisions.

Previs helps directors and crew see how sequences will look and time them before actual shooting, saving time and resources.

Continuity errors are mismatches in props, costume or action between shots that break the illusion of a continuous scene.

Call time tells everyone when they are expected to report for work on a shooting day so production can start on schedule.

Production meetings align the director, producer, department heads and other key personnel so everyone knows schedules, responsibilities and requirements.

A floor plan helps the crew plan where equipment, cameras and lights will be placed and how actors will move through the space.

PAs perform many entry-level duties like moving gear, distributing call sheets, and assisting departments to keep the production running.

Minors need written parental/guardian consent and sometimes special permits or compliance with child labour rules to protect their welfare during filming.

Continuity logs document what happened in each take so editors can match shots and continuity supervisors can spot and fix inconsistencies.

An equipment checklist prevents delays by ensuring vital gear and backups are packed and available during production.

An animatic combines storyboard images with timing and temp audio to preview sequencing, pacing and timing before shooting begins.

The cinematography team plans camera angles, lenses, lighting setups and technical requirements to achieve the director's visual style.