Hi Stage 32ers, I have a question. I'm planning a budget for tv/web pilot, but it's actually for a factual entertainment show, 20 min episode. The shoot itself will only be one day and is essentially documentary style following a public figure around the town where they grew up. So it's relatively simple. I'm just wondering how long you guys would spend in pre-production and post-production. At the moment I have 2 weeks pre and 3 weeks post. How does that sound to people? Any thoughts greatly appreciated. Sincerely, Josh
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How long in pre-production / post production?
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Sounds easy enough but the simple answer, after the project is finished is: Not enough.
How long was pre-pro on Titanic or the second Hobbit movie? It depends on: story; locations; cast; etc. etc..
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Prep and post on a project like that are pretty cheap because mostly its your time to spend.
For hard costs, like say you're travelling to the location to scout it out, set up interviews and arrange locations, one to two weeks is plenty. You'll probably rent and pick up your gear one day in advance to test it out. Unless you have your own, in which case you should be good to go. I'd spend a day before the shoot going around and getting B-Roll type stuff and testing the camera and sound gear and environments you're likely to shoot in.
Post is relative. You can cut a twenty minute project together in a day if you HAVE to. You can spend six months if it's your editing program, your time and nobody's waiting for delivery. If you're hiring an editor I'd say a week of cutting and a week of sweetening (music mix, sound mix, color timing) is plenty at this level. A deadline is always better. It's too easy to get lost in the cut.
Thanks guys, I think this is pretty much what I thought too. Appreciate your taking the time. Cheers