Development of conceptual provisions for organising the filming process of creation of an audiovisual product with animals

Abstract

The main feature of films featuring animals is the increased level of their complexity and, as a result, high risks of such projects. In this regard, it became necessary to study the process of organising films with animals at the conceptual and methodological levels. To understand the relationships and components of the concept, the authors developed a conceptual scheme for organising such filming process. The implementation of the stages of this scheme involves development of a set of modules that allow each of the elements to be realiseded. In addition, it becomes possible to find their most rational combination in the set which will help solve complex tasks related to the use of ­animals on a film set. The conceptual scheme also includes three components: preparation for management of the filming process with animals, formation of a mechanism of organisation of this filming process and its implementation. The complex of these components outlines the field of methodological support for organisation of the filming process of creation of an audiovisual product featuring animals. The authors of the article also developed recommendations for improving the methodological support of this process. It was concluded that it is necessary to manage the risk level with consideration to possible outcome options, thus minimising injuries of people that work in close proximity to the animal.