film

Production processes                                           N.G.B.P. Guruge A/11/216

                                                                                                           

        pre-production

        The first stage in the creation of a film is the assembly of an idea and script. Sometimes this is a fully developed screenplay sometimes it is little more then a basic pitch, in which the writer describes the script will influence many of the macro aspects of film language, such as character development themes and narrative tension. however, it is common for scripts to be rewritten, sometimes beyond recognition, during pre-producation

       Casting is a critical element of pre- production. The director is one of the first people appointed, and she or he has most significant influence over all elements of the film from then onwords.the director and casting director to most of the casting of main actors. Supporting players are usually found by the casting director alone. star power is very strong in hollywood, and this means that the leading actor is sometimes involved, casting is very important in creating meanings within the film. this is not just  because an actor has a particular look or style, but also because she or he may bring a certain star identity to the role. For example, casting Renee zellweger as a romantic lead will create very different meanings from casting julia roberts in the same role

           At this stage, some elements of the film's overall look are also constructed. the art director or the production designer works with costume and set designers to create a consistent aesthetic tone for the film. location scouts search for appropriate places to film. storyboards are  prepared for important sequences.

                Special effects work begins during pre-production, since computer- generated images and animatronics can be extremely time consuming. Miniatures, puppets and prosthetics are built.