Portfolio Project: Establishing a Timeline

Throughout the various projects completed this year, I have learned that it is vital to breakdown a timeline, or some form of plan, to stay organized and on time during the process of creating the project. This breakdown will help my partner and I stay on task, while also ensuring we are getting enough work done when needed.

Breakdown


1. Research

-Research and analyze examples of thriller film openings.

-Research and analyze examples of thriller film credits.


2. Planning

-Brainstorming thriller plot ideas

-Develop film characters

-Create 2-minute script

-Create the Storyboard

-Create a cast (actors)

-Research location and organize filming schedule


3. Production

-Create company logo

-Film opening + extra clips

-Develop mise-en-scene elements (costume, set, prop, lighting, etc.)

-Create foley sounds


4. Editing

-Edit the film footage

-Create the title card and credits scene

-Re-record any necessary foley or footage


5, Critical Creative Reflection

-Plan script for individual reflections

-Film reflection videos

-Edit and review both CCRs



Timeline


Week 1 (1/19-1/25)

-Choosing film genre

-Researching thriller genre film openings

-Brainstorming film plots


Week 2 (1/26-2/1)

-Finish plot plan

-Look for actors

-Find filming locations

-Look to rent camera equipment for filming

-Create script


Week 3 (2/2-2/8)

–Start and finish storyboard

-Set filming days

-Begin filming


Week 4 (2/9-2/15)

-Continue filming

-Record necessary foley/voiceover (if needed0


Week 5 (2/16-2/22)

-Finish filming

-Start editing/revising


Week 6 (2/23-3/1)

-Continue editing/revising

-Begin research for Creative Critical Reflection


Week 7 (3/2-3/8)

-Film and complete CCR

-Edit and review CCR


Week 8 (3/9-3/17)

-Extra week


We will work hard to ensure that we are sticking to the timeline and straying away from procrastination, but in case we find difficulties in getting work done on time, we have an extra week that will be used to ensure that everything is finished accordingly.