Making a timeline early on is key to actually finishing a big project without last minute panic. So, before I dive into filming and editing, I figured it would be smart to lay out my plan for the next few weeks. I want to make sure I stay on top of everything and don’t leave things until the last minute because let’s be real, that never ends well. Here’s what the next several weeks are looking like for me:
Week Three (2/10-2/16) – Laying the Foundation
This is the week where I set everything in motion. I’ll be making four blog posts:
• A reflection post about our first group meeting, in my case, solo meet.
• A research post on a media theory I want to incorporate into my project.
• A post summarizing my project idea and overall vision.
• A post that includes either my script or storyboard (whichever I complete first).
This week is all about getting my ideas down, making sure I have a solid plan to work with, and figuring out how to apply film theory to my own work.
Week Four (2/17-2/23) – Planning the Details
Now that I have my overall concept, it’s time to focus on the smaller (but super important) details:
• A post dedicated to character development, this helps me and the audience envision the story more clearly to the motives behind my characters and their backstory.
• Two posts focusing on mise-en-scène elements like costumes, set design, props, and lighting.
• A post focusing on the audio side of my project.
This week is all about building the world of my film. I want to make sure every visual and sound choice adds something to the story, so I’ll be paying close attention to how all these elements work together.
Week Five (2/24-3/2) – Transitioning into Production
Things are starting to get real. This week, I’ll be balancing planning with actually filming:
• One final planning post of my choice.
• Three production posts, illustrating the filming process.
Since this will be my first time shooting for this project, I want to document the process and reflect on what’s working and what needs adjusting.
Week Six (3/3-3/9) – Full-On Production & Post-Production Begins
At this point, I should be deep into production and starting to shift into editing:
• One more production post.
• Two posts about the post-production process (most likely focused on editing).
• One research post for the first CCR (Creative Critical Reflection) question.
Editing is just as important as filming, so I want to make sure I take my time with it and really think about pacing, transitions, and the overall flow.
Week Seven (3/10-3/16) – Focusing on the CCR
This week is dedicated to research and preparation for my CCRs:
• Research for CCR question #2.
• Research for CCR question #3.
• Research for CCR question #4.
• A post discussing my CCR production ideas.
Since the CCR is a huge part of this project, I want to make sure I fully understand the questions and plan my responses ahead of time.
Week Eight (3/17-3/25) – Wrapping It All Up
This is the final stretch!! My focus will be on finalizing everything:
• A post about the production process of my CCRs.
• A post about the post-production of my CCRs.
• A final reflection on my project.
• A post with links to my CCRs and the finished film opening.
I’m planning to finish everything a little early so I have time to make adjustments if needed.
The goal is to stick to this timeline as closely as possible, but I know unexpected things might come up. If I run into any problems, I’ll adjust as needed while making sure I stay on track. I know this project is going to be a challenge, but I also know that if I stay organized, it’ll turn out exactly how I want it to and be very exciting and fun.
Let’s do this!!