Principal photography is the phase of film production in which the movie is actually shot, as distinct from pre-production and post-production. Principal photography is usually the most expensive phase of film production and its start generally marks a point of no return for the financiers.

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  • Principal photography is the phase of film production in which the movie is actually shot, as distinct from pre-production and post-production. Principal photography is usually the most expensive phase of film production and its start generally marks a point of no return for the financiers. While it is common for a film to lose its greenlight status during pre-production (for example, because an important element such as a cast member drops out), it is extremely uncommon for finance to be withdrawn once principal photography has commenced (and is usually regarded as a catastrophe). In the United Kingdom, since 2005, top independent production companies and major studios when dealing with major motion pictures have recently adapted the short term of Roll Programme which is similar to greenlighting; however, it is commonly used by accountants and producers in highlighting the fact to all parties concerned that there is no abort, cancellation or any other route for the film apart from finishing the film under any circumstances. This is only used for very high cost films, as calling a halt to a major feature whilst in production will cost the studio or producer even more in penalty fees and insurance claims for non-completion of the project. Once a film concludes principal photography it is said to have wrapped, and a wrap party may be organized to celebrate. During post-production, it may become clear that certain shots or sequences are missing that are required to complete the film, or that a certain scene is not playing as expected, or even that a particular actor has failed to turn in a performance of the required caliber. In these circumstances, additional material may have to be shot. If the material has already been shot once, or is substantial, the process is referred to as a re-shoot, but if the material is new and relatively minor, it is often referred to as a pick-up.
  • Die Dreharbeiten stellen die Realisierungsphase einer Filmproduktion dar. Mittels einer Filmkamera und eines Schallaufzeichnungsgerätes, traditionell Tonkamera (Ende 1920er bis Ende 1940er Jahre), dann Magnetfilm- oder Tonbandgerät (etwa ab 1948), heute meist numerisch digitales (Computer) samt Mikrofon wird die im Drehbuch festgelegte Handlung, Szene um Szene auf Rohfilm und Magnetband bzw. Festplatte aufgezeichnet. Für den „Dreh“ sind spezialisierte Personengruppen, bestimmte technische Gerätschaften, Requisiten und oft auch Kostüme nötig. Die zeitliche Abfolge der Dreharbeiten wird festgelegt im Drehplan. Der Begriff Dreharbeiten stammt vom Drehen der Antriebskurbel, wie sie zu den ursprünglichen Filmkameras gehört (Anfänge bis Ende der Stummfilmzeit). Dreharbeiten werden im Studio oder an Originalmotiven (Außen- und Innenaufnahmen) durchgeführt. Für Studiodrehs sprechen die Unabhängigkeit von Wetter und Motivgebern sowie eine optimale Drehinfrastruktur. Originalmotive hingegen sind authentisch und müssen nicht erst gebaut werden. Für Außendrehs ist ein höherer Aufwand als bei Studiodrehs erforderlich, da einerseits Geräte und Personal an den Drehort gebracht werden müssen und die Location gebucht werden muss.
  • Le tournage est l'étape de prise de vues, où sont enregistrés les images et les sons destinés après montage à constituer un film. En fonction de l'importance de la production, il peut mobiliser une équipe composée d'acteurs et de plusieurs techniciens spécialisés dans une branche bien précise. Ces équipes peuvent comporter d’une à plusieurs dizaines de personnes. Le tournage succède à la préparation et précède la postproduction.
  • La lavorazione è la fase in cui si effettuano le riprese del film, ed in senso lato comprende tutte le operazioni compiute nel periodo tra pre-produzione e post-produzione Questa fase risulta solitamente la più costosa, seguita dalla post-produzione, ed è il punto di non ritorno dei finanziatori. Mentre è solito che un film venga annullato prima e dopo il semaforo verde, è estremamente raro che venga abbandonato dopo l'inizio della lavorazione se non che in caso di calamità naturali (un esempio è The Man Who Killed Don Quixote). Una volta terminata la fotografia il materiale girato viene "confezionato" per essere lavorato al montaggio e alle altre fasi che comprendono la post-produzione. Se durante la montatura alcune sequenze risultano malfatte ci si avvia verso il re-shoot.
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  • Principal photography is the phase of film production in which the movie is actually shot, as distinct from pre-production and post-production. Principal photography is usually the most expensive phase of film production and its start generally marks a point of no return for the financiers.
  • Die Dreharbeiten stellen die Realisierungsphase einer Filmproduktion dar. Mittels einer Filmkamera und eines Schallaufzeichnungsgerätes, traditionell Tonkamera (Ende 1920er bis Ende 1940er Jahre), dann Magnetfilm- oder Tonbandgerät (etwa ab 1948), heute meist numerisch digitales (Computer) samt Mikrofon wird die im Drehbuch festgelegte Handlung, Szene um Szene auf Rohfilm und Magnetband bzw. Festplatte aufgezeichnet.
  • Le tournage est l'étape de prise de vues, où sont enregistrés les images et les sons destinés après montage à constituer un film. En fonction de l'importance de la production, il peut mobiliser une équipe composée d'acteurs et de plusieurs techniciens spécialisés dans une branche bien précise. Ces équipes peuvent comporter d’une à plusieurs dizaines de personnes. Le tournage succède à la préparation et précède la postproduction.
  • La lavorazione è la fase in cui si effettuano le riprese del film, ed in senso lato comprende tutte le operazioni compiute nel periodo tra pre-produzione e post-produzione Questa fase risulta solitamente la più costosa, seguita dalla post-produzione, ed è il punto di non ritorno dei finanziatori.
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  • Principal photography
  • Dreharbeiten
  • Tournage (audiovisuel)
  • Lavorazione (cinema)
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