In pre-production, what is a digital video producer responsible for planning?

• A. Capturing footage with camera.
• B. Directing the actors on set.
• C. Planning the budget and schedule for the video production.
• D. Editing the final cut.

Answer: (C)

The main idea is that in pre-production the digital video producer’s planning centers on the project’s finances and timeline. Setting up the budget and schedule gives the team a concrete roadmap: it determines what can be shot, when, where, and with whom, and it aligns all departments around available resources. This upfront planning helps lock in locations, crews, equipment, permits, and deadlines, and it keeps the project feasible within constraints so production can proceed smoothly.

Capturing footage with a camera is the realm of the camera department, focusing on how to shoot scenes. Directing the actors on set is the director’s responsibility, shaping performances and storytelling on location. Editing the final cut happens in post-production, where the footage is shaped into the finished product.