The production flowchart is a visual representation of the sequence of the content of your production. It shows what comes first, second, third, etc. as well as what your audience will do, if anything, and what will happen when they've done it. A completed flowchart organizes your topics, strategies, treatments, and options into a plan from which you can work out the details of what each screen, page, frame or shot will look like.
Essentially, it is a working map of your final production. The flowchart is not created in stone. It will probably change as you work through all of the details of your final production.
Below are some symbols commonly used in flowcharts and a checklist for you to use as a guideline. Look at this simple flowchart and this more elaborate flowchart for inspiration.
It is then used at the beginning of the next line or
page with the same number so a reader of the chart can follow the path.
Start and End
This symbol is used to indicate both the beginning and the end of your
program.
Graphic/Text
This symbol indicates individual content for screens, pages, or frames.
Decision
This symbol is used when
there is interactivity between your audience and the program. It is
usually in the form of a yes/no question, with branching flow lines
depending upon the answer.
Place Marker
This is a place marker. If you have to go
to another line or page with your flowchart, this symbol is numbered
and put at the end of the line or page.
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Production Flowchart Checklist
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__ All major elements of the project are indicated.
__ The elements are clearly labeled.
__ Sequence of elements is clear and there are no gaps or dead ends.
__ Sequence of elements is logical from user's point of view.
__ Flowchart symbols are used correctly.
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