What's Inside a Great Production Book
A production book defines the organization of the photo and video shoot.
It’s an ideal way to receive writeoff on various moving parts of the shoot, hold day-of to stay on track and keep every member on the same page. Below our producer and director Emily Thorsen has outlined the key parts of a great production book.
COVER PAGE
1. Client and agency logos
2. Title of the shoot
OVERVIEW
3. Original ask of the client
4. Defined look/feel/objective/use
CONTACT INFO
5. Client and agency contact info
6. Crew contact info
SCHEDULE PER DAY
7. Location
8. Call time for the crew, talent, and client
9. Shotlist
10. Lunch and break times
11. Wrap time
PROP INVENTORY
12. Image of each prop
13. Corresponding reference number
LOCATIONS
14. Address
15. Images of various angles
16. Contact information to owner or scout
17. Permits
18. Completed Insurance and liability forms
19. Parking information and maps
TALENT INFO
20. Headshot
21. Contact information
22. Wardrobe sizes
23. Talent agent contact
24. Signed model releases
ADDITIONAL CONTACT INFO
25. Catering
26. Hotel
27. Local film office
28. RV or restroom rental
TRAVEL ITINERARY
29. Flight information
30. Hotel check-in times
31. Hotel contact info
32. Pre-pro and scout
33. Move or relocation times
SAFETY PROTOCOL
34. Local health protocols
35. Pandemic practices
36. Signed waiver forms
INSPIRATION
37. Client provided reference shots
38. Additional found inspiration