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Pre-production

Before you start filming, pre-production is the crucial first step in bringing your video project to life. It's all about planning and figuring out the story you want to tell.

Planning to tell your story

Start the foundation of your video with a solid idea

But an idea is just a spark. It’s important to make sure you have a concise direction for your production. It doesn’t matter whether it’s a small segment or a whole series, you should be able to summarize it in one to two sentences. What is your vision? What is it going to be about? Pre-production is when you will take the time to plan out your story and make sure it resonates with your audience.

A helpful guideline is phrasing it as such: People doing something for a reason. Make sure you have a character, and activity and a motivation.

Define your idea with our Storytelling Guide PDF

Planning your shoot

Pre-production also involves planning your shoot. You will need to determine:

Filming Location
Date and Time
Arraging the Equipment

Not sure what equipment is required or don’t have the necessary equipment?

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How to create amazing content

Rogers tv is here to help you turn your dream of working behind the camera into a reality with our video production guide. From pre-production to post-production, we've got you covered. Don't wait any longer: take your first steps in the industry today.

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