Proposed Timeline

Hello all.  As we begin to delve into this new project, it is imperative to create an outline for the 10 weeks of class that we will dedicate to our short film.  Using the outline provided to us by our teacher, I created a reference sheet for what will have to be done each week in accordance to the progression of the project.  

Week One

• Choose project genre
• Begin developing idea and plot
• Research genre and story ideas

Week Two

• Continue to research and develop the story
• Begin writing script
• Post to blog about planning (outlines, storyboards, moodboards, schedules, etc.)
• 4 blog postings

Week Three

• Finalize script
• Create a shot list/storyboard
• Create a filming schedule
• Create a social media account
• Continue to research and plan (digital and print components)
• 4 blog postings reflecting research and planning

Week Four

• Begin video production
• Document the production process (for the blog and social media page)
• Curate a posting schedule for the social media
• 4 postings to the blog - reflecting on research and planning, production process, filming, major changes to production and why

Week Five

• Continue production
• Begin planning ideas for the postcard
• Begin posting to social media
• 4 postings to blog reflecting production process, etc.

Week Six

• Continue production
• Continue planning of postcard
• Post to social media
• 4 blog postings reflecting on the entire process

Week Seven (Spring Break)

• Begin editing
• Work on print/digital components
• Post to social media
• 3 blog postings

Week Eight

• Begin research for the Critical Reflection
• Finish finalizing video
• Work on print/digital
• Post to social media
• 3 postings reflecting production process

Week Nine

• Finalize editing the video
• Finalize print component
• Post to social media
• Create Critical Reflection
• 3 blog postings

Week Ten

• Finalize Creative Reflection
• Upload all components to blog

The schedule is pretty similar to that we were given, but some changes were made to ensure that we would finish the script pretty early into production, which would allow us more time to film.  This time will be used very carefully and wisely, as we want to aim for a longer runtime.  However, we also need to allow ourselves enough time to edit, and I fear that we might have to cut it a bit short.  These changes to the schedule also give us much less time to work on our Critical Reflections, which I worry about.  Ultimately, this schedule is subject to change and is still very early on in terms of production, and we will likely make several changes as we work.