My Timeline - Portfolio Project

 

The completion of my portfolio project contains 5 steps.

1.      Initial Research (completed)

a.      Research and Analyze film openings in my genre

b.      Researching plot structures and finding conventions/traditions in my genre

2.      Planning

a.      Compiling a complete plot idea for my opening and having a script ready

b.      Completing a quick storyboard

c.      Finding/creating place for music (if needed)

d.      Finding Actors

e.      Choosing filming locations and setting dates

3.      Production

a.      Filming all of the scenes

b.      Recording any foley sounds or voiceovers

4.      Editing

a.      Putting all the footage together

b.      Creating the final cut

c.      Adding titles & credits

5.      Critical Creative Reflection

a.      Understand the four guiding questions

b.      Plan and write the CCR

Week 1 (1/19-1/23)

• ·       Understand the project and understand film openings

Week 2 (1/26-1/30)

·       Finalize plot idea

• ·       Write script
• ·       Create storyboard (quick draft, just structure)
• ·       Begin planning filming dates

Week 3 (2/2-2/6)

• ·       Character development planning
• ·       Mise-en-scene planning
• ·       Begin filming

Week 4 (2/9-2/15)

• ·       Continue/finish filming
• ·       Record any voiceover/foley needed
• ·       Begin editing (if done filming)

Week 5 (2/16-22)

• ·       Begin/continue editing
• ·       Start CCR, focusing on Q1

Week 6 (2/23-3/1)

• ·       Continue editing
• ·       Continue CCR

Week 7 (3/2-8)

·       Finalize editing & CCR

Week 8 (3/9-17)

• ·       Buffer week
• ·       Finalize and submit!

I know that I personally have troubles not procrastinating, and I’m hoping that this schedule can keep me on track or maybe even ahead of schedule.

 

I will be posting updates to the progress of my project as time goes on.