Basics Film-Making 01: Producing

Charlotte Worthington is course leader in Film and Digital Media Production at London Metropolitan University. She has worked extensively as a producer and director in the UK television industry. As well as a practising film-maker and writer, Charlotte also works as a creative consultant.

For the film student, the novice filmmaker and anyone seeking to enrich their understanding of the key elements involved in making films. The attractive, well-laid-out textbooks cover both the theory and practice of each of the book's subjects ... [It] manages to simplify they process, while still providing a comprehensive overview of its subject. The case studies of working producers is particularly useful.

• How to get the most out of this book. Introduction. The Producer: The role; Different types of producer; The production process; The production team. The Basics: Producer greats: Lois Weber; Copyright; Legal, ethical and practical issues; Health and safety; Shooting formats; Budget; Exhibition and distribution. Producing commentary: Producer greats: Susan Fromke; The team; Documentary styles; Development; Proposal and treatment; Budget; Pre-production; Production; Post-production; Case study: The producer/director. Producing drama: Producer greats: Matthew Weiner; The team; Development; Pre-production; Production/principle photography; Post-production; Case study: The creative producer. Producing magazine shows: Producer greats: Various; Types of TV format programmes; What is a magazine show?; The team; The production schedule; Production; Post-production; An example weekly magazine programme; Case-study: The executive producer. Learning curves: Producer greats: Andrew Eaton; Oliver Goodrum - Breathing in; Joao Tristao - Ambulance Blogger; Daniel and Jesse Quinones - Cage Fighter; Daniel and Jesse Quinones - Cold Calling. Conclusion. Glossary. Acknowledgements and credits.