The Complete Line Producer Script Breakdown Checklist

The Line Producer's Breakdown Checklist

As a line producer, your script breakdown is the foundation of the entire production. Here's the complete checklist of what you need to identify for every scene:

Cast & Talent

  • Speaking roles (by character name)
  • Non-speaking roles
  • Background / extras
  • Stunt performers
  • Body doubles
  • Animals and handlers

Locations

  • Primary location
  • INT or EXT
  • Day or night
  • Practical vs. studio
  • Permits needed
  • Weather considerations

Props

  • Hand props (used by actors)
  • Set dressing props
  • Practical props (functional)
  • Prop weapons / special handling
  • Consumable props (food, breakaway)

Camera & Equipment

  • Special camera equipment (cranes, steadicam, drones)
  • Lenses needed
  • Special rigs
  • Underwater / aerial equipment

Lighting & Grip

  • Special lighting requirements
  • Generators needed
  • Diffusion / flags
  • Special rigging

Sound

  • Specific sound effects needed
  • Music playback on set
  • Wireless mic requirements
  • ADR notes

Costume & Wardrobe

  • Costume changes per character
  • Special costume requirements (period, SFX makeup)
  • Stunt costumes / multiples

Makeup & Hair

  • Special makeup (aging, wounds, prosthetics)
  • Hair styling requirements
  • Touch-up needs

VFX

  • Practical vs. digital VFX
  • Green screen elements
  • Motion capture
  • Tracking markers needed

Stunts

  • Stunt type and complexity
  • Safety requirements
  • Stunt coordinator needed
  • Rehearsal time

Vehicles

  • Picture vehicles
  • Background vehicles
  • Special vehicles (stunts, period)

Production Notes

  • Child labor considerations (minors on set)
  • Union / non-union considerations
  • Special insurance requirements
  • Security needs

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