Video Pre-Production

Streamline your video project's initial planning phase, ensuring every creative and logistical detail is meticulously prepared before the cameras roll.

This reusable ProcessKit template contains 7 steps and 40 blocks. Adapt it to your team’s policies, responsibilities, and tools.

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What’s included

Project Kick-off & Concept Definition

  • Overview
  • Client Briefing Call Scheduled
  • Project Objectives Document
  • Target Audience Defined
  • Creative Direction Approved
  • Project Lead Assigned

Script & Storyboard Development

  • Overview
  • Initial Script Draft Completed
  • Script Review Feedback Incorporated
  • Final Script Document
  • Storyboard Draft Created
  • Storyboard Approved by Client

Crew & Equipment Allocation

  • Overview
  • Director Confirmed
  • Director of Photography (DP) Confirmed
  • Key Crew Roles Assigned
  • Equipment List Finalized
  • Equipment Rental Booked

Location Scouting & Permitting

  • Overview
  • Location Scouting Complete
  • Primary Location(s) Selected
  • Location Release Forms Signed
  • Filming Permits Obtained
  • Location Access Confirmed

Scheduling & Logistics Planning

  • Overview
  • Preliminary Shoot Schedule Drafted
  • Talent Availability Confirmed
  • Final Shoot Schedule Approved
  • Travel & Accommodation Booked
  • Catering & Craft Services Arranged

Budget Finalization & Approvals

  • Overview
  • Detailed Budget Spreadsheet
  • Contingency Fund Allocated (%)
  • Client Budget Approval Received
  • Vendor Agreements Signed

Pre-Production Meeting

  • Overview
  • Meeting Agenda Distributed
  • Pre-Production Meeting Held
  • Key Decisions & Action Items Documented
  • Team Alignment Confirmed

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