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April 5, 2007

Use of Production Equipment and Stages for IMD Thesis

If you anticipate that you will need production equipment or access to stages for your thesis the key is to formalize and submit your plans as soon as possible:

Stage Use
Production Number: Get an internal number from Jen.
Contact: Go to Allen Starbuck.
Time: You may have to book six months in advance.

Camera, Lights, etc
Production Number: You will need to submit a detailed production plan, see below.
Contact: Joe Wallenstein
Time: AT LEAST TWO MONTHS IN ADVANCE

Production Plan to include:
Dates: Precise – usually no more than three consecutive days
Location: Precise, must have all permits and clearances
Personnel: Must designate a producer and cinematographer.
(You will need a current or former USC Cinema student as producer. )
Budget: Detailed
Insurance: There is a standard $400 premium which doubles if you are shooting 35mm or HD. It is also subject to increase in hazardous conditions.

Posted by pweil at April 5, 2007 2:58 PM

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