Movie Magic Scheduling and Budgeting is the recognised industry standard software for scheduling and budgeting films and TV drama. They are complementary packages: information in scheduling may be exported to budgeting to assist in the process of costing the project. Please note that this Movie Magic software replaces Entertainment Partners Scheduling and Budgeting, the former industry standard software for production management.
The course is run over four consecutive weekdays or two weekends. Through a combination of lectures, demonstrations, and group tutorials, incorporating valuable advice from a professional producer's point of view, you leave with a thorough understanding of how to use Movie Magic.
Day one
Lecture - Basics of scheduling principles
Introduction to using Movie Magic Scheduling software
Practical scheduling project - under tutor guidance, students individually schedule a 10 minute film script using Movie Magic Scheduling
- Entering Schedule data
- The breakdown sheet
- Creating strip boards
- Producing schedules
Day two
Students complete inputting the script into Movie Magic Scheduling
Using MM reports
- Lay out of days
- Cast information
- Printing options
Feedback on schedules and comparison with the actual schedule used for the film
Student led session to re-visit any specific areas.
Day three
Lecture - Basics of budgeting principles
Introduction to using Movie Magic Budgeting
Practical budgeting project - under tutor guidance, students individually budget a 10 minute film script using MM Scheduling
- Importing information from MM Scheduling
- Entering budget data
- Using the top sheet and other levels
- Working with Globals, Subgroups and Fringes
Day four
- Inputting the script into Movie Magic Budgeting
- Working with other currencies
- Amending the budget
- Printing and reports
- Feedback on budgets and comparison with the actual budget used for the film
Student led session to re-visit any specific areas
Duration: 4 days
Hours: 10:00 – 17:00 (BST UK Time)
Key Features
Movie Magic Scheduling and Budgeting is the recognised industry standard software for scheduling and budgeting films and TV drama. They are complementary packages: information in scheduling may be exported to budgeting to assist in the process of costing the project. Please note that this Movie Magic software replaces Entertainment Partners Scheduling and Budgeting, the former industry standard software for production management.
The course is run over four consecutive weekdays or two weekends. Through a combination of lectures, demonstrations, and group tutorials, incorporating valuable advice from a professional producer's point of view, you leave with a thorough understanding of how to use Movie Magic.
Day one
Lecture - Basics of scheduling principles
Introduction to using Movie Magic Scheduling software
Practical scheduling project - under tutor guidance, students individually schedule a 10 minute film script using Movie Magic Scheduling
- Entering Schedule data
- The breakdown sheet
- Creating strip boards
- Producing schedules
Day two
Students complete inputting the script into Movie Magic Scheduling
Using MM reports
- Lay out of days
- Cast information
- Printing options
Feedback on schedules and comparison with the actual schedule used for the film
Student led session to re-visit any specific areas.
Day three
Lecture - Basics of budgeting principles
Introduction to using Movie Magic Budgeting
Practical budgeting project - under tutor guidance, students individually budget a 10 minute film script using MM Scheduling
- Importing information from MM Scheduling
- Entering budget data
- Using the top sheet and other levels
- Working with Globals, Subgroups and Fringes
Day four
- Inputting the script into Movie Magic Budgeting
- Working with other currencies
- Amending the budget
- Printing and reports
- Feedback on budgets and comparison with the actual budget used for the film
Student led session to re-visit any specific areas
After taking this course, students should be able to work with both EP Scheduling and Budgeting software on their own productions.
This course takes place in person at LFA, 52a Walham Grove, London SW6
Will the school provide the software?
Yes, LFA will provide the software for the course, so you won’t need to purchase a license.
Do I need my own computer?
No, LFA will provide computers for you to use.
