Project Timeline

Above all the media knowledge I've gained since starting this class, the biggest lesson I've learned is that time management is EVERYTHING. That's the basis of all assignments and has made me a more responsible student overall. That's why I felt it was important to begin this long project with a guide so I use all given time wisely and in the most productive way. 

Lets first create a full to-do list so I know exactly what tasks must be completed:

1. Research 

• find out the genre I want to choose
• find examples of films in that genre
• figure out a basic plot
• find examples of existing openings that can be inspirations for mine

2. Planning

• write script 
• find any music/sounds I wish to use
• storyboard 
• figure out if group members want to act or if we want to use actors
• find actors (if needed)
• find locations, dates, and equipment for filming
• find fonts and style for title and credit texts

3. Production

• film all scenes 
• record any foley needed

4. Editing/Post-production 

• edit clips together 
• re-record foley if necessary 
• finalize title and credit font and style

5. Revision

• make any final small changes/edits 
• analyze to make sure every detail is intentional and justified
• make sure everything is up to par

6. Reflection

• research information needed to write reflection 
• create the reflection
• edit and review CCR (critical creative reflection)

Now, we can create an actual week-by-week timeline using the tasks as a guide:

Week One (1/16-1/23)

• begin genre research
• choose genre and start planning narrative/script
• 3 blog posts

Week Two (1/26-2/1)

• finalize genre and basic plot
• find opening examples for chosen genre
• start finding possible filming dates, locations, actors
• start writing script 
• 4 blog posts

Week Three (2/2-2/8)

• research media theories to include in script 
• storyboard 
• group meeting to finalize filming dates, locations, etc.
• 4 blog posts

Week Four (2/9-2/15)

• try to get most filming done
• record necessary foley sounds 
• 4 blog posts

Week Five (2/16-2/22)

• start editing 
• finish first cut 
• record any additional foley sounds if needed
• 4 blog posts

Week Six (2/23-3/1)

• revise editing 
• compare changes and make sure they're justified, if not, change back (play around, see what works and what doesn't)
• research for question #1 on CCR
• 4 blog posts

Week Seven (3/2-3/8)

• research for rest of CCR
• finalize project details 
• finalize CCR
• 4 blog posts

Week Eight (3/9-3/17)

• make sure all elements of project are ready (opening and reflection)
• fix/make any last minute changes if necessary 
• post all elements of project
• 4 blog posts

SOOOO...

Now that I have a guideline for how to move forward with my project, this entire process will hopefully go much smoother. I'm a little nervous but mostly excited to start and I can't wait to take you guys with me through the whole experience!

K blog, byeeeee!!!