Features of Final Cut.

[1] - Browser. ([1a] - Project tab, [1b] - effects tab.)

[2] - Sequence = [21] - timeline.

[3] - Viewer. ([3a] - Audio/stereo, [3b] - filters tab, [3c] - motions tab.)

-[4] - Time code duration/[5] - current time code. - Hours, minutes, second and frames.

-[6] - Aspect ratio (zooming.)

-[7] - Generator pop-up menu.

-[8] - Inpoint/outpoint. Marking in and marking out.

[9] - Canvas.

-[10] - Scrubber bar.

-[11] - Transport controls.

-[12] - Jog control.

-[13] - Shuttle control.

-[14] - Insert/overwrite/replace edit buttons.

[15] - Timeline patch panel.

[16] - Timeline ruler.

[17] - Timeline display controls.

[18] - Tall palette.

[19] - Audio meters.

These are all the different aspects of Final Cut that we use in our projects, in case we forget what a feature is.

Pre-Production Portfolio.

Here's the link to my completed pre-production portfolio .pdf file:

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B9hMqQxEohUBWUwzWFpFNU9pOFk/edit?usp=sharing

Actors Contract.

When hiring actors to work on a project, actors contracts should be filled out to ensure that the actor(s) understand and agree with the terms and conditions of the film, including locations, payment and rights of the footage and distribution.

ACTORS CONTRACT

[ACTOR'S NAME] [COMPANY NAME]

[C/O NAME] [COMPANY ADDRESS]

[ACTOR/AGENT'S ADDRESS]

Date [DATE]

Dear [ACTOR'S NAME]

This letter confirms agreement that you will take the part of [CHARACTER NAME] in the film [FILM TITLE]. This is the working title and the final name of the film may change. As you know, this is a low budget production and we are keen to ensure that everyone understands the basis upon which the Film is being made. If there is anything about this letter that you do not understand or you wish us to clarify, please do not hesitate to contact us.

1)You agree to be available to work during the filming period:

from [DATE] to [DATE].   

2) You agree that the filming will take place in the following locations:

[LOCATION ADDRESS(ES)].

3) You agree to give over any rights you may have in the finished film to [COMPANY NAME]. This will allow us to distribute the film in any and every way we can.

4)  We will pay a fee of [£ COST] a day for your performance in this film. The fee is payable within 28 days after the performance was given.

5) We will aim to ensure that working days are not longer than 10 hours.

6) We will do our best to ensure your health, safety and welfare during the Shoot.

7) We will have public liability insurance to cover you during the Shoot.

8) We will provide you with food and refreshments throughout the Shoot.  We will liase with you over your travel arrangements to and from the Shoot and either provide transport or pay travel expenses which we need to agree in advance.

9) We will be provide you with a VHS of the finished Film within 3 months of the completion of all post production.

[ACTORS SIGNATURE]                             [COMPANY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE]

[DATE] [DATE]

Location Release Letter.

When gaining permission to film on a property, an agreement needs to be signed by the property's owner to release the rights to capture footage on the location. This should be set out in a letter in a similar format to this:

Dear [PROPERTY OWNER],

[FILM TITLE].

This letter is to confirm that we may film at your property which is known as [PROPERTY NAME] from [START TIME] on [START DATE] to [END TIME] on [END DATE] together with a setting up period of [TIME] hour and a clearing away period of [TIME] hour.

It is therefore agreed as follows:

1. That our personnel, props, equipment, vehicles and artists employed on our production are allowed onto the Property for the purpose of setting up and filming on the dates and for the periods agreed.

2. We may return to the Property at a later date if principal photography and recording is not completed on the dates agreed.

3. We have notified you of the scenes which are to be shot on or around the Property and you confirm and agree that you consent to the filming of these scenes.

4. We are entitled to incorporate all films, photographs and recordings, whether audio or audio-visual, made in or about the Property in the Film as we may require in our sole discretion.

5. We shall not make any structural or decorative alterations to the Premises without your prior consent. In the event that we do want to make alterations and you agree, we shall properly reinstate any part of the Property  to the condition it was in prior to those alterations.

6. In consideration of the rights granted in this letter we will pay you the sum of [£ COST] on [DATE].

7. You agree to indemnify us and to keep us fully indemnified from and against all actions, proceedings, costs, claims, damages and demands however arising in respect of any actual or alleged breach or non-performance by you of any or all of your undertakings, warranties and obligations under this agreement.

8. This agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the law of England and Wales and subject to the jurisdiction of the English Courts.

Please signify your acceptance of the above terms by signing and returning to us the enclosed copy.

Yours sincerely,

Signed………………………………

Risk Assessment Form.

RISK ASSESSMENT FORM

Production Name & Number         -

Shoot Dates                                -

Production Manager                     -

Producer                                    -

Guidance:

1.     Assess whether a hazard will be present, write YES or NO.  Then for each hazard that you have said YES to do the following:

2.     Rate each risk on a Severity scale from Negligable (N), Low risk (L), Moderate risk (M), Severe (S), Very severe (V)

3.     Rate each risks Likelihood on scale from Very unlikely (VU), Unlikely (U), Possible (P), Likely (L), Very likely (VL)

4.     Determine the Risk Factor from the table overleaf.

P = Present      /           S = Severity     /           L = Likelihood  /           R = Risk Factor

	Hazard	P	S	L	R
1	Alcohol/drugs	NO
2	Animals/insects	YES	N	VU	1
3	Audiences	NO
4	Camera cable/grip equipment	NO
5	Confined spaces	NO
6	Derelict buildings/dangerous structures	NO
7	Electricity/gas (other than normal supplies)	NO
8	Fatigue/long hours	NO
9	Fire/flammable materials	YES	N	VU	2
10	Hazardous substances	NO
11	Heat/Cold/extreme weather	YES	L	P	2
12	Laser/strobe effects	NO
13	Machinery/industrial/ crane/hoist	NO
14	Materials - glass, non-fire retardant set materials	NO
15	Night operation	NO
16	Noise – high sound levels	YES	N	U	1
17	Non standard manual handling	NO
18	Public/crowds	YES	L	VL	3
19	Radiation	NO
20	Scaffold/Rostra	NO
21	Smoking on set	NO
22	Special effects/explosives	NO
23	Special needs (elderly, disabled, inexperienced)	YES	L	P	2
24	Specialised rescue/first aid	NO
25	Stunts, dangerous activities	NO
26	Tall scenery/suspended ceilings	YES	N	VU	1
27	Vehicles/speed	YES	M	P	3
28	Water/proximity to water	NO
29	Weapons	NO
30	Working at heights	NO
31	Working overseas	NO
32	Other risks	NO

5. Calculate the Risk Factor:

	Very Unlikely	Unlikely	Possible	Likely	Very Likely
Very severe	3	4	4	5	5
Severe	2	3	3	3	5
Moderate	2	2	3	3	3
Low Risk	1	2	2	3	3
Negligible	1	1	2	2	3

6. Decide the action to take:

5	Very severe	Take immediate action
4	Severe	High priority
3	Moderate Risk	Programme for action
2	Low Risk	Action may be required
1	Negligible	Probably acceptable

7. Then list each risk identified

Hazard Number:	11.
Description of Hazard:	Possible bad weather, often cold and could be raining.
Person(s) exposed (detail if cast/crew (C), outside company (O) or public (P) )	Cast and crew.
Action to take:	If cold weather, wear warm clothes – or take frequent breaks indoors in the warmth. If raining, wear waterproof clothes, and shelter indoors for heavy rainfall.
Person/company responsible for action	Nicola Sinclair.
Hazard Number:	18.
Description of Hazard:	Very busy environment due to college students/train station. Passerbys could injure themselves on equipment.
Person(s) exposed (detail if cast/crew (C), outside company (O) or public (P) )	Public.
Action to take:	Could possibly get some crew members to work as runners, and stop people from having accidents with the equipment or actors. Could even place barriers to stop people from getting near the actors/equipment.
Person/company responsible for action	Nicola Sinclair.
Hazard Number:	23.
Description	Occasionally disabled people pass through the college plaza, and could potentially have an accident with equipment/cast.
Person(s) exposed (detail if cast/crew (C), outside company (O) or public (P) )	Public.
Action to take:	Once again, runners could stop people from getting too near the equipment and the cast, or barriers could be set up to prevent accidents.
Person/company responsible for action	Nicola Sinclair.
Hazard Number:	27.
Description	There is a small road next to the set, although not busy.
Person(s) exposed (detail if cast/crew (C), outside company (O) or public (P) )	Cast and crew.
Action to take:	Avoid filming near/in the roads, and take care whilst crossing or being beside them.
Person/company responsible for action	Nicola Sinclair.

To be completed at agreed later date -
Exposed person(s) informed?	Y	Agreed action taken?	Y	Risk removed?	Y

Completed by: Nicola Sinclair.                                               Position: Director.

Signature: Nicola Sinclair.                                          Date: 03/10/2013.