Schedule

So, this is the point of the project where I know it’s really happening. Alessandra and I pulled together a timeline of what the next six weeks will look like. We are at the beginning stages and all we know for certain is that we want to focus on creating a 2-minute film opening including credits for a drama. There are a lot of ideas swirling around and it will be interesting to see what our final film will look like. I will also be writing four blog posts a week so that I can detail what our process looks like. I will also share behind the scenes footage with you as well.

 
This is the timeline that we have locked down:


Week 3 (2/10 - 2/16) – Pre-production

• First group meeting (where we discuss media theory)
• Start to develop an overall idea for the film (brainstorming)
• Start and complete the script & storyboard for the opening scene

Blog Posts

1. Reflection post on group meeting #1
2. Media theory research and how it will be integrated into film
3. Summary of project idea
4. Script and/or storyboard

Week 4 (2/17 - 2/23) – Pre-production

• Refine characters
• Plan & find locations (determine what café/campus spots we want to go to)
• Plan mise-en-scène (decide on costume, props, sets and lighting)
• Plan the audio (dialogue, background music (if using), etc.)

Blog Posts

1. Character development
2. Mise-en-scène: Costume & Props
3. Mise-en-scène: Set & Lighting
4. Audio planning

Week 5 (2/24 - 3/2) – Production

• Film the movie (record all scenes at different locations)
• Complete the behind-the-scenes shots
• Make sure to document the filming process
• Organize the footage (will make editing easier)

Blog Posts

1. Planning post
2. Production post #1
3. Production post #2
4. Production post #3

Week 6 (3/3 - 3/9) – Post-production Reshoot if necessary.

1. Put together the first full version.
2. Create opening credits and know the correct placement for them.
3. First test screening - ask classmates on thoughts, advice, and even ideas on certain things we could fix.
4. Research and develop first question for CCR.

Blog Posts

1. Production post #4
2. Post-production process #1
3. Post-production process #2
4. Research post for question #1 of CCR

Week 7 (3/10 - 3/16) – Post-production & CCR Prep

• Revise final cut, fix errors and improve transitions.
• Prepare CCR and start brainstorming what we might respond.
• Research for CCR question #2
• Research for CCR question #3
• Research for CCR question #4
• Work on production ideas for CCR presentation

Blog Posts

1. Research for CCR question #2
2. Research for CCR question #3
3. Research for CCR question #4
4. CCR production ideas

Week 8 (3/17 - 3/25) – CCR & Film SubmissionFinalize our film

• Film & edit CCRs
• Submit CCR and final film

Blog Posts

1. CCR production post
2. Post-production of CCRs
3. Final reflection on the project
4. Post links to CCR & final film opening

We will obviously try to get in front of the schedule whenever possible. There is definitely a lot to do but it should be fun. Stay tuned!