How to Do a Script Breakdown?
Typically when we talk about a script breakdown in the context of film, it is in a very general sense. If you are a filmmaker, you likely already know that there are script breakdowns for each individual department. In the case of this article, we’re referring to a script breakdown as it relates to the intricacies of sound design.
What is Pre-Production Sound for Film?
Pre-production is the second phase in the filmmaking process and it formally begins once a project has been greenlit [or given the green light]. At this point, the production team can begin to plan for the filming, focusing on tasks like establishing a sound team and location scouting [location scouting: the process of finding places or “locations” where the film will be shot]. In other words, Pre-production is when the creative process of sound really begins.