Field Notes.

Occasional observations from the making of our films.

THE CALL

Before the
first take.

A single checklist brings together locations, props, wardrobe, camera, lighting, audio, and gear. This frame records the practical preparation behind The Call.

The list moves from finding locations to testing equipment and packing for filming: the work that happens before a scene can begin.

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THE CALL · PRE-PRODUCTION

Planning the scene

Before filming, the hallway and kitchen sequence was mapped out visually to establish the intended framing, movement, inserts, and transitions between shots.

The storyboard helped turn the written shot plan into something that could be seen before the camera rolled.

Storyboard page created during pre-production for The Call, used to plan the hallway and kitchen sequence before filming.

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Field Notes.

Before the first take.

Planning the scene

Before the
first take.