#paperwork

Goodwill Letter

Production Paperwork

Instructions

This letter may be used as an agreement between a student and Goodwill for the borrowing of clothing or props from a Goodwill store.

Students must present a signed copy of the letter and a valid credit card at the time of pick-up. Goodwill keeps the credit card on file until all borrowed items have been returned. The credit card is only charged if items are returned in a worsened condition or if items are not brought back by the agreed upon return date. In such circumstances, students are liable for the full cost of the item.

Please note that individual Goodwill stores are not obligated to loan out items, and may choose at their discretion whether to enter into an agreement with a student.

Camera Continuity Log

Production Paperwork

Camera Continuity Log Download (PDF)

Camera Continuity Log Download (XLS)

Instructions

The Camera Continuity Log is to be used only on shows that do not have a Script Supervisor. The report is completed by the 2nd AC. If the project does have a Script Supervisor, then the 2nd AC should use a Camera Report instead.

Sample

Steel Tongs Font

SteelTongs_Font Download (ZIP)

Instructions

Steel Tongs is the font to be used for the credit block on FSUFILM marketing materials. You’ll need to download the zip file (above) and install the font on your computer before starting work, otherwise the credit block will not display correctly.

Steel Tongs works by displaying certain keystrokes as credit titles or logos.

Lowercase letters, many punctuation symbols, and ALT key codes are translated into different graphical elements of a credit block. See below for a complete list of these.
All uppercase letters, numerals, and basic punctuation symbols (periods, commas, quotes, dashes, ampersands) will display as normal. This can be helpful if a needed credit for a poster is not one of the presets, as you can type it out manually.

Lowercase

a	WRITTEN BY
b	CASTING BY
c	MUSIC BY
d	COSTUME DESIGNER
e	EDITED BY
f	PRODUCTION DESIGNER
g	DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY
h	LINE PRODUCER
i	CO-PRODUCED BY
j	PRODUCED BY
k	DIRECTED BY
l	CO-DIRECTED BY
m	STORY BY
n	BASED ON THE NOVEL BY
o	SCREENPLAY BY
p	EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
q	CO-EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
r	GUEST DIRECTOR
s	SPECIAL EFFECTS BY
t	VISUAL EFFECTS BY
u	3D VISUAL EFFECTS
v	ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
w	ART DIRECTOR
x	CO-EXECUTIVE PRODUCER(S)
y	CREATURES DESIGNED BY
z	CREATURES DESIGNER AND SUPERVISOR

Symbols

{	ANIMATION PRODUCTION
\|	SOUND EFFECTS SUPERVISOR
}	BASED ON THE CHARACTERS CREATED BY
~	DIRECTOR OF GRAPHICS
\	ANIMATION DIRECTOR
^	WITH MUSIC FROM
_	ORIGINAL MUSIC BY
£	SPECIAL APPEARANCE BY
#	MAKE UP ARTIST
$	STUNT/FIGHT COORDINATOR
%	A*
*	A FILM BY*
+	IN ASSOCIATION WITH
[	SCREENWRITER
]	KEY ANIMATION SUPERVISOR
<	TECHNICAL ADVISOR
>	TECHNICAL SUPERVISOR
?	ASSISTANT TO CHIEF ANIMATOR
@	CINEMATOGRAPHY BY
!	CUSTOM LAYOUT BY
(	WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY
)	ASSOCIATE PRODUCER
:	PRESENTS*
;	PRESENTS A*
/	AND*
=	PRESENTS AN*

ALT key codes

The following characters need to be accessed by holding down the ALT key while typing the character code number — e.g., hold the ALT key and type 0131, then let the ALT key go and “MECHANICAL DESIGN” will appear.

ALT+0131	MECHANICAL DESIGN
ALT+0132	ASSOCIATE PRODUCERS
ALT+0133	PLANNING AND ORIGINAL CONCEPT BY
ALT+0134	PLANNING AND COOPERATION
ALT+0135	DIRECTOR OF VISUAL CONCEPT
ALT+0136	COLOUR DESIGNER
ALT+0137	COLOR DESIGNER
ALT+0138	AN*
ALT+0139	PRODUCTION*
ALT+0140	FILM*
ALT+0142	ASSOCIATES*
ALT+0164	3D CGI BY
ALT+0165	ORIGINAL CONCEPT BY
ALT+0166	MATTE ARTIST
ALT+0167	SPECIAL MAKE-UP
ALT+0168	IN ASSOCIATION WITH*
ALT+0170	MEDICAL CONSULTANT
ALT+0171	MEDICAL ADVISOR
ALT+0172	IN ASSOCIATION WITH**
ALT+0177	MILITARY CONSULTANT
ALT+0178	MILITARY ADVISOR
ALT+0179	WEAPONS CONSULTANT
ALT+0180	WEAPONS ADVISOR
ALT+0181	VEHICLE DESIGN
ALT+0182	WEAPON DESIGN
ALT+0183	PROSTHETIC DESIGN
ALT+0184	PROSTHESIS DESIGN
ALT+0185	MOTION CAPTURE
ALT+0186	STORYBOARDING
ALT+0187	FILM EDITING BY
ALT+0188	DIALOG COACH
ALT+0189	DIALOGUE COACH
ALT+0154	A**
ALT+0155	AND**
ALT+0156	FILM**
ALT+0158	A FILM BY**
ALT+0159	PRESENTS AN**
ALT+0161	PRESENTS A**
ALT+0162	PRESENTS**
ALT+0176	ASSOCIATES**
ALT+0190	AN**
ALT+0191	PRODUCTION**

* UPPER line
** LOWER line

Useful logos

ALT+0149	DVD LOGO
ALT+0150	DOLBY LOGO
ALT+0151	DOLBY DIGITAL
ALT+0152	CLOSED CAPTION LOGO
ALT+0173	CLOSED CAPTION LOGO & TEXT
ALT+0192	THX LOGO
ALT+0193	DTS DIGITAL SURROUND
ALT+0194	DTS LOGO
ALT+0195	PAL
ALT+0196	NTSC
ALT+0197 thru ALT+0209	Various Mono/Stereo indicator icons

Poster Template

Poster-Template-2023 Download (PSD ZIP)

Instructions

This is the official poster template to be used in the creation of marketing materials for FSUFILM productions. Use it as your foundation for making something beautiful and compelling!

Do:

Make sure to install the Steel Tongs font on your computer before starting work on the poster. This is the font for the credit block.
Keep all of your layers inside the appropriate folders, so that everything remains well-organized when you deliver the final Photoshop file. Make sure all of your layers have appropriate names, so that someone else could make sense of what each layer is.
Take your artwork all the way to the edge of the frame, but keep any essential elements at least a quarter-inch from the edge, in case they are trimmed during printing.
Adjust the color of the credits, logos, and copyright to best fit the aesthetic of your poster concept. Be particularly mindful of the legibility of the credit block, as it can quickly become hard to read if the background is busy or if there’s not enough tonal separation between the credits and the background.

Don’t:

Do not adjust the dimensions or resolution of the file. It’s set up to meet the specs needed for printing.
Do not reposition or resize the logos or copyright.

Universal Production Music License

Production Paperwork

Universal Production Music License 2024 Download (PDF)

INSTRUCTIONS

The College of Motion Picture Arts pays an annual fee to Universal Production Music for the licenses to the library music they provide on their site. No additional releases need to be signed for the use of this music, as long as you remain in accordance with this licensing agreement.

Work for Hire Agreement

Production Paperwork

Work For Hire Agreement Download (PDF)

Work For Hire Agreement Download (DOC)

Instructions

The Producer should use this contract agreement when hiring someone to create a work-made-for-hire for a production.

The Producer is responsible for working with the Contractor to determine the services, the compensation structure, the dates of service, and the screen credit in the finished film.

All other clauses in the agreement must remain unchanged, unless the Producer is authorized in advance by the Head of Production to make specific amendments to the contract.

Weapon Authorization Request

Production Paperwork

Weapon Authorization Request Download (PDF)

Weapon Authorization Request Download (DOC)

Travel Card Agreement

Production Paperwork

Travel Card Agreement Download (PDF)

Instructions

The Producer should use this agreement for travel paid using a Florida State University Travel Card (TCard). The form must be submitted to the Head of Production prior to booking travel.

The Producer is responsible for submitting final receipts of the listed expenses to a designated staff member at the time the charges are made. The Producer agrees that these charges will be deducted from the production’s budget.

Sample

Trademark Use Agreement

Production Paperwork

Trademark Use Agreement Download (PDF)

Trademark Use Agreement Download (DOC)

Instructions

This agreement is to be used to document when rights have been granted to use trademarks, logos and/or other identifiable characters associated with a company or product, in order to maintain a clean chain of title.

Any fair use claims — allowing the inclusion of trademarks in the finished film without this agreement being filed — must be presented to and cleared by the Head of Production prior to picture lock.

Timing/Continuity

Production Paperwork

Timing Continuity Download (DOC)