The treatment is the development of your idea from the proposal. It should
include:
- An indication of the size and content of the product. An initial script/storyline.
- An estimated cost for production.
- An idea of the personnel involved in the project.
- A contingency plan.
- Any research carried out for the production.
Introduction:
This is a short opening paragraph that summarises the original proposal and the approach that you will take to development the idea. Use this opening section to sell your idea.
Outline script:
In order to understand what actual resources you may need, and the timeline of your work, you will need to produce an outline script.
This brings together your ideas into a format that clearly demonstrates how the product will progress, and what it will look like when it is finished.
Have a clear picture of you media product.
Outline budget:
It is essential that you understand the budgetary requirements of your planned project. You will have to produce a realistic budget for the product that you are producing. You must use real examples of equipment hire and other costs when developing your budget.
Talent:
Who is doing what, mention who is doing what in your film-acting,
voice-over, presenting, this will give the client a clear understanding how
your film look and who is going to be involved.
Production staff:
Who’s working on the project-breakdown of crew
Contingency:
Things can go wrong, so it is vital you prepare a back-up plan-various reason things go wrong-ask class
first what those reason are.
1. Client changes their mind about the content of the product after agreement has been reached.
2. The price of materials or equipment changes once production has started.
3. An actor is ill or they can’t make it due to other commitments. 4. Equipment breaks down during shooting.
5. Severe weather conditions/or just change of weather means continuity is difficult to maintain.
Contingency planning is extremely important-it is there, as a safety net when things go wrong-All productions must include a contingency plan.
Research:
Include any conducted research. This might links to similar products that you have looked at, online research of articles or surveys carried out.
Production staff:
Who’s working on the project-breakdown of crew
Contingency:
Things can go wrong, so it is vital you prepare a back-up plan-various reason things go wrong-ask class
first what those reason are.
1. Client changes their mind about the content of the product after agreement has been reached.
2. The price of materials or equipment changes once production has started.
3. An actor is ill or they can’t make it due to other commitments. 4. Equipment breaks down during shooting.
5. Severe weather conditions/or just change of weather means continuity is difficult to maintain.
Contingency planning is extremely important-it is there, as a safety net when things go wrong-All productions must include a contingency plan.
Research:
Include any conducted research. This might links to similar products that you have looked at, online research of articles or surveys carried out.
