Planning for a scene

In order to plan for a scene, you need to know how complex the scene is.  

Complexity adds time for preparations and cost for equipment, so you have to take this into account in the scheduling and budget process

Directing

• Number of actors
• Number of extras
• Blocking

Cameras and support

• Type of camera
• Handheld
• Tripod
• Steady-cam
• Crane or jib
• Dolly or slider
• Rails

Lightning

• Natural lightning
• Reflectors
• Direct lights
• Indirect lights

Sound

• Lavalliers
• Boom
• Plant mic
• Ambient / environment 

Make-up

• Simple make-up
• Medium make-up
• Complex make-up

Props

• Small props
• Medium props
• Large props