Saturday, 23 October 2010

Perfecting your production work

How to get the most out of your practical projects.

Lecturer: Pete Fraser

Research
  • Look at real examples of professional productions (magazines, articles, trailers)
  • Document evidence- log books, logging sheets, diaries
  • Research from every angle- film titles , production logos
  • Look at conventions, audiences, institutions- focus on a specific audience and what the conventions are for that audience's genre
  • Annotate examples from magazines, stills from trailers
Planning
  • Plan for all eventualities- things can go wrong (people don't turn up, equipment doesn't work) use initiative and plan for anything
  • Record planning via log sheets, visuals, blogs which document locations, characters, cinematography and show 'process of journey'

Blogging
  • Allows you to document findings- examples of research and information
  • Film blog- used for shooting logs, costumes, dialogue, locations, feedback from teachers
  • Create 25 word pitches summarising your ideas and possibilities

Ideas/Feedback
  • Do 25word pitches summarising your idea
  • Work at a specific concept- be realistic
  • Feedback from peers and teachers, record feedback in blog, record all stages of the process
Logistics
  • Check equipment, availability of characters, pros and costumes
  • Share contact details with actors/actresses
  • Get filming done early and have substantial amount of footage in preparation for editing

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