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1. Where did the idea for Jaws originate? How did it become a film? Who contributed to the screenplay? the film jaws originated from an older text called 'Jaws.' it became a film after 2 producers read the novel multiple times.
2. Why were particular scenes removed from the film?
the scene where the shark appears at the beach and the man who gets eaten was carrying the boy to safety.

3. During the pre-production stage what sort of footage did the producers commission in preparation for the film? How was the script changed as a result of this footage? they decided to get real footage of live sharks. they changed teh script because nobody was in the cage while the shark was caugh on the cage which made it look like it was attacking it.
4. What was involved during the casting process?
ray schieder - chief brody, sam quint - robert shaw, richard dreyfuss - Matt hooper, Murray hamiton - Mayor larry, Lorrane gray - Ellen brody, they were looking for suitable characters with a nice name.
5. What is location scouting? Why did Steven Spielberg choose the locations for the film? location scouting is looking for a location to shoot the movie, spielberg chose this location because it was the only place that was close to land but at an angle where it looks like they are in the middle of the sea.
6. Describe how actors contributed to the production of Jaws.
the actors contibiuted by taking on the producers orders.

7. What does a composer do? What considerations were taken into account when writing the music for Jaws? A composer writes music for the theatre or where music is needed. The considerations were taken into account when writing the music for jaws from John williams, with a lower and higher key being repeated and getting louder and louder.

8. What did Spielberg do as a result of test screenings? spielberg's first screening was in dallas shopping center where Dick zanuck and spielberg himself was nervous to see the audiences reactions and if the film was going to suceed.
9. What is a D.O.P? How was the director of photography involved in the production of Jaws?  D.O.P Is director of photography, also known as Cinematographer, he/she is someone who supervises the recording of the movie. the cinematographer creates equipment just to make jaws.
10. What does an editor do? Who was the editor on Jaws and what was her responsibility? the editor corrects the manuscripts, which is incharge of cutting and putting together the film for a better outcome.
11. Based on the documentary, what are the responsibilities of a producer?
based on the documentary, the responsibilities of a producer is to help spielberg finish the movie.
12. What does the producer do once principal photography has finished?
once principal photography has finished, the producer just has to finish off filming the end of the movie and checking over it to see what could be better.
13. What did the production designer do on the film?
The production designer to find where in the town to shoot for the production of the film 'Jaws.'