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Knowledge Base 6

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Production and Campus Safety Philosophy

In Case of Emergency
Be Prepared, Be Informed, Be Responsible
In Film Production Safety Always Comes First
Campus Safety

Equipment

The FV Project Forms
School of Film/Video Policy for Non-Film/Video Student Access to Equipment

Equipment Cage
Installation Equipment

Facilities

All Facilities, A-Z
- All Facilities, A-Z
Procedures
16mm Production and Post-Production Facilities
Animation Production Facilities
Classrooms
Computer Labs
Desks and Studios
- Short-Term Studios
Digital Editing and Post-Production Facilities
FVSound Facilities
Production and Installation Spaces
Videographics
- E45 Videographics Lab
Other Institute Facilities
- Film & Image Services
- Print and Media Lab

COVID-19 Best Practices

COVID-19 Policy

Pre-Production

Production Services (Introduction)
Pre-Production Overview
Locations
Film Permits and Location Agreements
CalArts Insurance and Workers Compensation
Working with Actors
Off-Campus Location Library
California Film Tax Credit

Live Action Production

Live Action Production (Introduction)
How To Behave On Set
Set Protocol
Safety Practices During Production
Working with Electricity
Working in Heat
Shooting on/near Streets and Roadways
Cars and Other Moving Vehicles
Elevated Work Platforms
Fire and Open Flames on Set
Smoke, Fog, and Lighting Effects
Power Tools
Glass
Production Trucks
Prop Weapon Usage
Stunts and Coordination
Animals in Film
Desert Insects and Wildlife
Water and Boats
Makeup, Prosthetics, and Makeup Special Effects
Filming in the Rain
Film Shoots on Campus
The FV Project Forms

Animation Production

Working with Electricity
Smoke, Fog, and Lighting Effects
Power Tools
Chemicals and Flammable Materials
Using Foam(ed) Plastics

Post-Production and Sound

Post-Production Wrap Book
Sound Effects
Recording Sessions
Sound Mixes
Color Grading
Layback
Master File Deliverables
Open Access Audiovisual Materials

Digital and Analog Workflows

House Codec
Standard Naming Convention
Digital Workflow Overview
16mm Workflow Overview
Production Drives, Backup Storage and Best Practices

Copyright and Clearances

Copyright and Clearances (Introduction)
Copyrighted Material
Original Music
Likenesses and Appearance Releases
Logos, Brand Names, and Trademarks
Location Releases
Character Names, Addresses, Phone Numbers, License Plates
Copyrighting Your Own Work

Marketing, Screening, and Distribution

Marketing Your Project
Film Festival / Contests / Distribution Information
Screening Opportunities at CalArts
An Introduction to Film Finance
Adding Your Film to IMDB
Understanding Film Festival Premiere Status

Grants and Scholarships

Experimental Animation Named Scholarships
Princess Grace Film Grants

Vendors and Discounts

Vendor List
Software for Personal Devices and Educational Discounts
Los Angeles Library Card E-Resources

Contracts, Releases, and Forms

School Policies

School Policies

Academic Policies

Academic Support
CalArts School of Film/Video MFA Thesis Guidelines
Graduation Reviews
Independent Study
Mentoring
Mid-Residence Reviews for BFAs
Residency Requirements
School of Film/Video Policy for Non-Film/Video Student Access to Equipment
MFA Thesis Paperwork
Thesis Film Submission Instructions

Campus Maps

Campus Maps

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Open Access Audiovisual Materials
Faculty Production Guide
Non Disclosure Agreement

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