Production Paperwork

The College of Motion Picture Arts pays an annual fee to Soundsnap for the licenses to the sound effects they provide on their site. No releases need to be signed for the use of these sound effects, so long as you remain in accordance with this licensing agreement.
You are free to:
The College of Motion Picture Arts pays an annual fee to Universal Production Music (Killer Tracks) for the licenses to the library music they provide on their site. No releases need to be signed for the use of this music, so long as you remain in accordance with this licensing agreement.
This is a streamlined “cheat sheet” for seasoned 1st ADs. Twirl open any callout and the complete description of that step will be displayed. Please remember that all GREEN CALLS are made over the radio and are repeated by the 2nd AD, while all BLUE CALLS are made to on-set crew only and are not repeated by the 2nd AD.
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Troubleshoot
YES
Proceed
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Troubleshoot
YES
Proceed
BAD FOR EITHER
Troubleshoot
GOOD FOR BOTH
Proceed
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Troubleshoot
YES
Proceed
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Call: “We are going again. Stand by.”
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Proceed
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Troubleshoot
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Proceed
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Repeat
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Proceed
Sensor Mode – S35 MIX2.8K
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The Internet is a wonderful place for finding videos, images, motion graphics, clip art, music, and sound effects that can be used in your films. Below is a list of resources to help with finding stuff that’s either in the Public Domain (belongs to all of us) or Creative Commons (licensed by the author for others to use).
Beware, however, that the Internet is also a terribly unreliable place and the burden of proof will fall on you to document that you actually have the rights to use any of the stuff you dig up, so that you have a clear chain of title on your film.
For works in the Public Domain, this can sometimes take a fair amount of research, as there is often unclear and unreliable information circulating about works that are supposedly in the public domain. Any works published in 1924 or earlier are now in the public domain. Any works published after 1924 should be assumed to be under copyright, unless otherwise confirmed. Also be aware that new versions of works public domain — e.g., the New York Symphony Orchestra’s recent recording of Beethoven’s 9th Symphony — are copyrighted. In other words, you could perform the composition yourself and be okay, but you couldn’t use the New York Symphony Orchestra’s recording without clearing it first.
For Creative Commons work, some license types (such as “NoDerivs” and “ShareAlike”) are not compatible with the work we do, so you would not be able to use that work in your film. Generally speaking, you’ll need to look for works that are licensed either as “Attribution” or “Attribution-NonCommercial”. (Note, however, that many authors who’ve opted for a NoDerivs or ShareAlike license may be open to giving you permission to use their work if you contact them directly. If they are willing, you’ll need to follow the usual process of acquiring a licensing agreement for a copyrighted work.)
Pexels | Free videos that can be used and modified without attribution |
Pixabay | Free videos that can be used and modified without attribution |
Prelinger Archives | Free public domain films that can be used and modified without attribution |
NASA | Free videos that can be used and modified, if compliant with NASA’s usage guidelines |
Wikimedia | Free videos issued under various licenses; be sure to read the usage guidelines |
Videvo | Free videos issued under various licenses; be sure to read the usage guidelines |
Pexels | Free photos that can be used and modified without attribution |
Pixabay | Free photos that can be used and modified without attribution |
Library of Congress | Free photos to use and modify; each collection has its own rights statement on usage |
Icons 8 | Designers, download the design stuff for free — icons, photos, UX illustrations, and music for your videos. |
Biodiversity Heritage Library | Free botanical and animal images from the largest open-access digital archive dedicated life on Earth |
Burst (by Shopify) | Free stock images that can be used and modified without attribution |
Freerange | Free photos and illustrations that can be used and modified without attribution the under the Creative Commons Zero license |
freestocks.org | Free stock photos that can be used and modified without attribution under the under the Creative Commons Zero license |
Foodies Feed | Free images of food that can be used and modified without attribution under the under the Creative Commons Zero license |
Gratisography | Free “whimsical” photos that can be used and modified without attribution (see usage guidelines) |
ISO Republic | Free photos that can be used and modified without attribution the under the Creative Commons Zero license |
Jay Mantri | Free photos that can be used and modified without attribution the under the Creative Commons Zero license |
Kaboom Pics | Free stock photography and color palettes that can be used and modified without attribution |
Life of Pix | |
Little Visuals | |
MMT Stock | |
Morguefile | |
New Old Stock | Vintage photos from the public archives |
Picography | |
Picjumbo | |
Pikwizard | |
Rawpixel | |
Reshot | |
Skitterphoto | |
Stocksnap.io | |
Stockvault | |
Styled Stock | |
Unsplash | Feminine stock photography |
Vintage Stock Photos |
Pond 5 | |
Videvo | Free motion graphics issued under various licenses; read the usage guidelines |
artvex.com | |
ClipArt ETC | Educational clipart |
ClipartOf | |
clker.com | |
Webweaver | |
Vecteezy |
Muse Open | classical music |
Free Music Archive | interactive library of high-quality, legal audio downloads directed by WFMU, the most renowned freeform radio station in America. |
Free music public domain | |
Freesound | a collaborative database of Creative Commons Licensed sounds. |
Anthony Kozar | Composer and open-source programmer |
Audionautix | The music on this site is the creation of Jason Shaw. |
Bensound.com | Download royalty free stock music for YouTube and your multimedia projects. |
Brett Van Donsel | provides affordable music options for filmmakers, YouTubers, gamers, podcasters, advertisers and more. Most of the music is royalty free. |
Filmmusic.io | Over 600 tracks, free even for commercial use, primarily with cinematic music by Sascha Ende. |
Gravity Sound | Free Music and Sound Effects for Personal and Commercial Use |
Incompetech | Royalty free music by Kevin MacLeod |
Josh Woodward | Acoustic indie rock singer/songwriter. Creative Commons Music. |
King James | Royalty free music |
Kongano.com | This site contains royalty-free mp3s for you to listen, download and do whatever you want with. |
Silverman Sound Studios | Background music for YouTube, videos, games, films, adverts, podcasts, anything! All totally free to download! |
TechnoAXE | Royalty Free Music for your commercial/non-commercial videos or projects. This website has Techno, Dubstep, Metal, Rock or Soundtrack. |
Tim Beek | Music for media |
Twin Musicom | Innovative audio production |
Videvo | Free music issued under various licenses; be sure to read the usage guidelines |
WOWA | Free music |
Freesound | |
Videvo | Free sound effects issued under various licenses; read the usage guidelines |
ZapSplat | Download over 46,000 free professional sounds |
Keith reviews the contents of the EVA1 package, which includes the camera, tripod system, battery charger, and sound case. (Transcript)
Keith demonstrates how to operate the battery charger module for the EVA1 camera. (Transcript)
Keith demonstrates the quick-release plate for the tripod, media cards, filters, the sun shield, and the two LCD monitors. (Transcript)
Keith demonstrates mounting the EVA to the handheld rig. (Transcript)
Here is the manufacturer’s user manual to the EVA1 camera:
The following is a list of items students must deliver to the Head of Production via the production’s OneDrive folder. Submit one electronic version (either scanned PDF or electronic original) of all documents using the provided folder structure. Name files according to the naming conventions provided in each section (e.g. 01qd2-Script.pdf
).
Always keep a backup copy and/or hard copy of all files in a production delivery binder in case a delivered file becomes corrupt or accidentally deleted.
Part I – Production Delivery
Due by 5:00pm on the following dates:
• Shows 01-04 – Sat, May 30
• Shows 05-07 – Sun, May 31
• Shows 08-11 – Sun, June 7
• Shows 12-15 – Mon, June 8
• Shows 16-19 – Mon, June 15
• Shows 20-23 – Tue, June 16
To be completed by the Director.
Part II – Post Production Delivery
Due by 5:00pm on Monday, June 22, 2020.
To be completed by the Director.
Part III – Film Festival Press Materials
Due by 5:00pm on Friday, September 4, 2020.
To be completed by the Director.
01qd2-Script.pdf
01qd2-Script.fdx
01qd2-ShootingSchedule.pdf
01qd2-Stripboard.pdf
PDFs of all paperwork from each day of production:
01qd2-CallSheet-Day1.pdf
01qd2-DPR-Day1.pdf
01qd2-MealSignIn-Day1.pdf
01qd2-PerformerTimeReport-Day1.pdf
01qd2-SafetyReport-Day1.pdf
01qd2-SetUpSchedule-Day1.pdf
PDFs of all required releases:
01qd2-PerformanceAgreements.pdf
01qd2-LocationAgreements.pdf
01qd2-LocationHazards.pdf
01qd2-HazardNotification.pdf
01qd2-CrewDealMemos.pdf
Plus additional releases (if applicable):
01qd2-PictureVehicleAgreements.pdf
01qd2-MinorLaborPolicies.pdf
01qd2-WeaponsPermit.pdf
01qd2-AnimalUseProtocol.pdf
01qd2-SAGContracts.pdf
01qd2-Correspondence.pdf
01qd2-Crew.pdf
01qd2-DirectorID.pdf
01qd2-Cast.pdf
01qd2-LocationList.pdf
01qd2-Vendors.pdf
01qd2-ProjectDetails.pdf
01qd2-DialogueList.pdf
01qd2-MusicCueSheet.pdf
01qd2-KillerTracks.pdf
01qd2-ComposerRelease-ComposerName.pdf
01qd2-SyncLicense-SongName.pdf
01qd2-MasterLicense-SongName.pdf
01qd2-Credits.pdf
01qd2-FestivalPressKit.pdf
01qd2-FestivalPressKit.docx
All elements used in the creation of the Press Kit including photos, fonts, logos, graphics, etc.
01qd2-CrewName.jpg
01qd2-ATL Bios.docx
01qd2-CastName.jpg
01qd2-Cast Bios.docx
01qd2-Synopses.docx
01qd2-Still-01.jpg
01qd2-Still-02.jpg
…any filename that clearly identifies what it is
01qd2-Poster.psd
01qd2-Poster.jpg
01qd2-SummaryThumbnail.jpg
You are welcome, but not required, to include DVD artwork for this project.
01qd2-DVDcover.psd
01qd2-DVDcover.jpg
01qd2-DVDlabel.psd
01qd2-DVDlabel.jpg
01qd2-Media.pdf
01qd2-FestivalStrategy.pdf
Safety Bulletins are researched, written, and distributed by the Industry-Wide Labor-Management Safety Committee for use by the motion picture and television industry. The Safety Committee is composed of guild, union, and management representatives active in industry safety and health programs.
Safety Bulletins are guidelines recommended by the Safety Committee. They are not binding laws or regulations. State, federal, and/or local regulations, where applicable, override these guidelines. Modifications in these guidelines should be made, as circumstances warrant, to ensure the safety of the cast and crew.
A PDF of all relevant Safety Bulletins must be attached to Call Sheets or otherwise distributed to affected employees. All crew are required to read distributed Safety Bulletins prior to commencing the work day. Failure to do so may result in disciplinary action, including immediate dismissal from the school.