How to Do Pre-Production for a Short Film

Learn how to plan a cinematic video with thrse Incredibly useful tips that beginners should know before shooting a short film. Before you head out to shoot your first short film, be sure to follow these simple pre-production tips so that you go into shooting your short film already primed for success. 👉 WATCH THE FULL SHORT FILM: “INTO THE FIRE”:    • Видео   👉 WATCH PART 2: Cinematography Breakdown:    • Shooting a Cinematic Short Film on a low b...   In this video I show you exactly how to shoot a short film by creating a pre-production plan that includes generating your initial idea, researching both concepts and visuals, writing a screenplay, creating a shot list and storyboard as well as tips on how to assemble a crew to help you shoot a short film on a low budget. Thank you to Kinefinity and Tokina Cinema USA for providing us with the camera and lens package. We’d also like to thank Kinotehnik for providing us with the Practilite 802. 🎨 I Color Graded this footage with FilmConvert. Get 10% off FilmConvert Nitrate with code JOE10 when you click this link: https://www.filmconvert.com/purchase/... 💚 Enjoyed this video? Don't forget to subscribe! https://bit.ly/2Rtru2y 👉 SCHEDULE A 1-ON-1 COACHING SESSION WITH ME: https://superpeer.com/joe-nicklo 🎥 CAMERA GEAR I USE: Camera: https://geni.us/41DbY Camera Monitor: https://geni.us/Qb46QiD Camera Rig: https://bit.ly/3qAaBre Camera Batteries: https://geni.us/4j6C The Best Run & Gun Tripod: https://geni.us/N4cjZn Microphone: https://geni.us/EPiAXeB Main Lens: https://geni.us/PeIZKic Wide Lens: https://geni.us/CiXn Run & Gun Lens: https://geni.us/cUJJ9G Matte Box: https://geni.us/6X5w4lB ND Filters: https://geni.us/XU9Jop Lightweight VND Filter: https://geni.us/tPJCY Aputure Lights: https://geni.us/jlmF8i3 Camera Bag: https://geni.us/KF6g5y The Best Bag for Camera Rigs: https://geni.us/BBwWII Camera Case: https://geni.us/GRAhp 📌 Stay connected: Instagram:   / joe.nicklo   Threads: https://www.threads.net/@joe.nicklo Website: http://www.joenicklo.com Discord Community:   / discord   NOTES: I used Cadrage Director’s Viewfinder appp to help scout locations. Download Cadrage for iOS: https://www.cadrage.app I used Photopills to help determine the location of the sun for shoots. Download Photopills for iOS: https://www.photopills.com I use Notion for all of my video production planning. Check out Notion here: https://www.notion.so 00:00 - What you'll get in this video 00:49 - Why I made this Short Film 02:09 - Using Notion to gather ideas and notes 02:29 - Coming up with a Concept 04:25 - Creating A Storyboard 05:20 - Creating A Shot List 05:55 - Props & Costume Design 06:37 - Choosing Camera Gear 07:22 - Location Scouting 08:18 - Assembling a Crew 10:50 - Got Questions? DISCLAIMERS: I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. This video was not paid for by outside persons or manufacturers. The content of this video and my opinions were not reviewed or paid for by any outside persons.