Creating a Schedule

     Before I officially start working on any project, I like to plan out the things I need to do and when I need to have them done by. This helps me stay productive and on task as it lets me have one spot where I can look at everything that needs to be completed, rather than having multiple spots that I need to check. Making a schedule for this project will help me thoroughly, as it'll allow me to do just that.

TO-DO

    List of all the things I need to do before submitting my project.

        1. Research

    -Research and analyze film openings as well as how they build up to the plot within my chosen genre.

    -Research and analyze examples of credit sequences within my chosen genre. 

        2. Planning

    -Come up with potential plots and characters.

    -Create a script for my opening.

    -Create a storyboard for my opening.

    -Find actors and crew members. 

    -Gather pieces of costumes and props.

    -Figure out times and days for filming.

    -Figure out filming locations.

        3. Production

    -Film scenes

    -Record foley

    -Record voice overs (if needed)

        4. Editing

    -Edit the footage together

    -Incorporate all necessary institutional conventions 

    -Re-record any scenes, foley, or voice overs (if needed) 

        5. Creative Critical Reflection

    -Research and answer all CCR questions.

    -Brainstorm CCR production ideas.

    -Film CCR

    -Edit and review any work. 

TIMELINE 

    My teacher has given us 7 weeks, starting now, to work on this project. This timeline will take all the things on the to-do list and organize them into specific days or weeks to help me manage my time more wisely.

    Week 1: 1/26 - 2/1

• Research and analyze film openings and credit sequences within my genre
• Begin planning
• Plan out and create plot
• Create characters 

    Week 2: 2/2 - 2/8

• Finish planning
• Write rough draft for script
• Create storyboard
• Find people to act
• Find/order props and costumes
• Choose filming days and locations 

    Week 3: 2/9 - 2/15

• Pick out songs and sound effects
• Production
• Begin filming
• Record foley
• Record voice overs

    Week 4: 2/16 - 2/22

• Edit footage together
• Corrections and tweaks
• Re-record foley (if needed)
• Re-record voice overs (if needed) 

    Week 5: 2/23 - 3/1

• Touch up editing
• Creative Critical Reflection
• Think about ideas for CCR production
• Research and answer questions
• Create script 

    Week 6: 3/2 - 3/8

• Creative Critical Reflection
• Film
• Edit footage together

    Week 7: 3/9 - 3/17

• Week to work on anything thats not finished or needs re-touching

MOVING FORWARD 

    Now that I have this plan, I will strive to stick to the schedule and avoid procrastination by frequently looking at this calendar. I'm also hoping to be able to work ahead of the schedule, which will help me be prepared in case anything happens or comes up. For instance, if I'm having troubles with editing and need more time, I'll at least already have some of the work I need to complete done.