For those of you who are unsure what a “Shreditor” is <\/strong>(and if you might be one yourself), check the definition below (or read up on the term in this article<\/a>). If you find the concept of producing, shooting, and editing<\/strong> to be your ideal workflow, this series is for you<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Shreditor {sHred-<\/i>uh-ter, -tawr} noun<\/i><\/strong>: a\u00a0film and video professional who produces, shoots, and edits as a one-man script-to-screen filmmaker.<\/i><\/p>\n As a shreditor, you obviously have many hats to wear<\/strong>. While each could easily be a full-time role, it\u2019s important to understand how they operate singly\u00a0as much as they do together<\/strong>. Let\u2019s dive into the first role \u2014 producer<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 and what you need to succeed\u00a0in your quest to become an ultimate video production Shreditor<\/strong>.<\/p>\n From the very beginnings of a project, a good producer needs to be able to work with a client to find the crux of the project and how video can be most helpful<\/strong>. Very often, clients will have something in mind, but you should still be prepared to work with them to refine the concept<\/strong> and design the right approach. It’s helpful to have a strong understanding of the various types of film and video production products<\/strong>.\u00a0Here’s a breakdown of the main types of projects you may need\u00a0to produce<\/strong>.<\/p>\n As part of your role as\u00a0producer<\/strong>, it\u2019s up to you to outline a project and come up with a script<\/strong>. While you may associate scripts with narrative films, using a script for everything from corporate films to animations to even documentaries can be very helpful<\/strong> for your shooting and editing counterparts. Final Draft<\/a> is perhaps the industry standard<\/strong>, but there are several free options<\/strong>\u00a0that work just as well.<\/p>\n Here are some resources for writing, refining, and accessing your scripts<\/strong> on the go.<\/p>\n Once you have your script, your inner director of photography<\/strong> should be gearing up to partner with your inner producer<\/strong> for a chance to storyboard your shoot<\/strong>. Storyboards can vary from quick sketches to in-depth diagrams<\/strong> that include everything from camera movements to lighting set-ups to\u00a0focal lengths<\/strong>. As a producer, you can use\u00a0some handy apps<\/strong> (like this one<\/a>) to digitize your storyboard process<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Here are some more storyboard resources,<\/strong>\u00a0 including a free storyboard template<\/strong>!<\/p>\n One of the biggest headaches<\/strong> for most filmmakers is dealing with budgets and proposals<\/strong>. If you truly embrace\u00a0the shreditor lifestyle, budgeting will unfortunately be one of your biggest concerns<\/strong>, as it drives your project. However, budgets don\u2019t have to be scary<\/strong>.\u00a0With the right resources, they can be organized, manageable, and beneficial<\/strong>\u00a0for\u00a0your production.<\/p>\n Also, in your producer role, it’s helpful to set up a professional bank account<\/strong>, either under your name or an LLC<\/a>. This will help you keep your personal finances separate from your work expenditures<\/strong>. Apps like Mint<\/a> are also another great way to keep your budget tight and organized<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Here are some additional resources<\/strong> to help with your budgeting.<\/p>\n Before you begin your project<\/strong>, you\u2019ll need to pick out your location(s)<\/strong>. You may or may not have a studio available to you with a cyc\u00a0wall<\/a>, so it\u2019s important to have resources at the ready<\/strong> should you need to rent a place. Things like background noise, lighting availability, and room for setups<\/strong> need consideration. Again, your producer self will appreciate keeping things like this organized<\/strong> with some handy apps and resources.<\/p>\n
\nConcept Design<\/h3>\n
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\nScripting<\/b><\/h3>\n
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\nStoryboarding<\/b><\/h3>\n
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\nBudgeting<\/b><\/h3>\n
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\nLocation Scouting<\/h3>\n
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