F3 Production Specs – FSUFILM Handbook

Screenplay

3 – 4 pages

Running Time

Minimum TRT 4:10

Maximum TRT 6:10

Leader 0:10

Content 3:00–5:00

Credits 1:00

Story Parameters

Story Setting

The script can include any number of settings as sluglines, but you should plan to be able to shoot them all at no more than two physical locations.

Special Content Permissions

MinorsMinor performers require advance approval and labor compliance.Permitted; approval may still be required
AnimalsAnimal use requires advance approval and safety planning.Permitted; approval may still be required
WeaponsUse requires advance approval and safety oversight.Permitted; approval may still be required
StuntsStunts require advance approval and coordinated safety planning.Permitted; approval may still be required
IntimacyIntimate scenes require advance approval and safety protocols.Permitted; approval may still be required
Visual EffectsVisual effects require advance approval and planning.Permitted; approval may still be required
Stock footageFootage not created by students is prohibited.Not allowed

Principal Photography

Shoot Days2

Pages Per Day2

Locations Per Day1

Shooting Ratio25:1

Daily Production Windows

Day 1

Day 2

Earliest Call Time6:00 am

Latest Wrap Time12:00 am

Note: By default, it's one location per day. This is to help reduce the complexity of each shooting day, so that company moves are not needed. Producers can request a second location in a given day, but it requires special approval from Head of Production.

Production Permissions

Special EquipmentSpecialized equipment requires advance authorization.Permitted; approval may still be required
Sound StageStage requests receive lower scheduling priority.Limited access; approval and availability are not guaranteed
Distant LocationsFilming outside the Studio Zone is not permitted.Not allowed
Virtual ProductionVirtual production exceeds this production's scope.Not allowed
Walkaway WrapEquipment must be returned at the end of each shoot day.Not allowed
Night ShootsOvernight filming is prohibited for this production cycle.Not allowed
2nd UnitSeparate second-unit photography is not permitted.Not allowed
Pick-upsAdditional shooting days are not permitted for this cycle.Not allowed

Camera Specs

Capture

1.90:1

Approved Mattes

1.37:1

1.66:1

1.85:1

2.00:1

2.39:1

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2K2048x1080

24FPS

7K FFSensor

4:4:412-bit

302 Mbpsbit rate

Capture format: MOV
Codec: ProRes 4444
Color space: REDWideGamutRGB
Gamma curve: Log3G10
Color processing: IPP2
Output color space: Rec. 709
Output Tone Map: Low Contrast
Highlight Roll-Off: Very Soft

Production Sound

SystemDual System

Radio MicsYes

Data Allocation

Shoot Days2

Pages Per Day2

Shooting Ratio25:1

Data Per Page25 × 2.27 GB/min

56.63GB

Data Per Day2 pages × 56.63 GB

113.25GB

Total Data2 days × 113.25 GB

226.50GB

Dailies Per Day2 pages × 25

50min

Total Dailies2 days × 50.00 min

100min

Post-Production

Picture Edit5DAYS

VFX5MAX DAYS

Sound Design6DAYS

Sound Mix0.25DAYS

Color1DAYS

Picture Edit

SoftwareAVID Media Composer

LocationPost Hall

VFX

Software

After Effects

Cinema 4D

Nuke

Syntheyes

Unreal Engine

LocationDA Suite

ScopeMostly 2D effects; simple 3D effects by exception. All effects must be approved by the Head of Visual Effects. Faculty assigns total number of days for each show.

Sound Design

SoftwareProtools

LocationPost Hall

Dialog

ADR

VoiceOver

Effects

Foley

Soundly

Music

Universal Production Music

Composer

Licensed Music

Public Domain

Creative Commons

Generative AI

Sound Mix

StatusYes

LocationMix A, Mix B

Color

SoftwareDaVinci Resolve

LocationPost Hall