A production starts long before a motif is selected. A distinction is made between three successive production stages (e.g. film):
1. pre-production:
Pre-production is the phase before the actual shooting of a film begins. This is where all the essential preparations are made to ensure a smooth production process. This includes the creation of a storyboard, final revisions to the script, the design of set designs and costumes, the selection of locations by an experienced location scout, the creation of a detailed shooting schedule, the casting of actors, the assembly of the film crew as well as contract negotiations and the rental of required equipment.
2. production:
The production phase comprises the actual shooting process on the film set. Here, the prepared scenes are realized according to the shooting schedule, actors embody their roles, and the film team works together to record the material that will later go into post-production.
3. post-production:
After filming is complete, all the footage shot is reviewed, selected and edited to create the final movie. This includes film editing, digital post-production of images (including visual effects and CGI), color grading, the addition of soundtracks and other sound recordings, and final quality control before the film is released for distribution.
These different phases are crucial to the development of a film and each requires specific skills and resources to be successfully completed.
