Introduction | Production Process | Your Team |
Pre-Production | Set-Up | Plot | Synopsis | Storyboard |
Production | Preparation | Scene Staging | Recording | Footage Transfer |
Post-Production | Footage Sharing | Picture Edit | Music | Sound FX |
Distribution | Final Video | Promotional Content | Distribution Folder |
For this project you will be part of a team that creates a short film featuring a chase.
This is a modified version of a similar project that involves planning and filming scenes on the James Logan High School campus. (Past chase films are available to view at LoganTV.net) Since this is the first time a distance learning version of the project is being attempted, changes to the process may be made by the teacher at any time.
The Production Process
Development
Purpose of the Project (Inform, Persuade, Entertain)
The Audience (Logan students and staff)
Format (Feature Film, TV Series/Episode, Short Film)
Type (Live Action, Animation)
Funding (budget)
Pre-Production (Planning)
The Script
Format, Synopsis, Treatment, Storyboard, Shooting Script
Staff
Producer, Director
Writer, Storyboard Artist
Actors, Videographer, Audio Recordist, Production Assistants
Editor, Composer, Graphic Artist, Animator
Production Schedule
How much time to prepare? Sets, props, costumes, rehearsals, etc.
How much time to shoot? Interiors, exteriors, etc.
How much time to edit?
Budget
What equipment is needed?
How much time will each person be involved?
What locations and sets?
How will the project be marketed?
Production
Studio and Location Recording
Graphics/Animation creation
Narration/Music recording
Post-Production
Editing – Sound and Picture
Distribution
Channels: Theatrical, Home Video (Disc, Digital), Broadcast (Over-the-Air, Cable, Satellite, Online)
Marketing: Poster; Trailer/Commercial; Social Media; Promotional Materials; Press Campaign
Your Team
You will be assigned to a production team.
During synchronous class time you will meet in a zoom breakout room to plan and discuss your team’s film. You will use synchronous and asynchronous class time, in addition to after school time, if necessary, to complete your contribution to your team’s film.
Your Roles
Pre-Production
All team members will help create the story, write the synopsis and produce the storyboard.
Production
Each team member will play a character in two scenes and direct the filming of their own scenes.
Post-Production
Each team member will edit their own version of the team’s film.
Once the team has selected the best edit, each team member will add music and sound effects.
Once the team has selected the best soundtrack, some team members will finalize the film edit; some team members will create marketing materials.
Distribution
All team members will make sure the distribution requirements are met.
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