The Emergence Machine

Pre Production

process · Cinema · Level 13 · E9

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Emergence definition

Pre-production is a process that involves planning and preparation before the start of filming, including script development, casting, location scouting, and design, but this definition lacks a clear understanding of the underlying system that enables this process.

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Wiktionary senses

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Historical origin

Origin word
pre-production
Origin language
English

Prerequisite chain

Possible path of this concept down to the fundamental substrate.

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Neighborhood

Direct prerequisites above, concepts that depend on this one below.

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Prerequisites

What you need to understand first.

  • Motion L1 (requires)
    pre production requires understanding motion as a foundational concept
  • System L3 (requires) systems-theory sense
    A system is necessary to understand the concept of phase, which is a critical prerequisite for pre-production.
  • Phase L4 (requires)
    The planning phase before filming begins, including script development, casting, location scouting, and design.
  • Cinema L12 (requires)
    This is a cinema-related concept; understanding cinema comes first