Portfolio Project Schedule

1. Research 

• find out the genre I want to choose

• find examples of films in that genre

• figure out a basic plot

• find examples of existing openings that can be inspirations for mine

2. Planning

• write script 

• find any music/sounds I wish to use

• storyboard 

• figure out if group members want to act or if we want to use actors

• find actors (if needed)

• find locations, dates, and equipment for filming

• find fonts and style for title and credit texts

3. Production

• film all scenes 

• record any foley needed

4. Editing/Post-production 

• edit clips together 

• re-record foley if necessary 

• finalize title and credit font and style

5. Revision

• make any final small changes/edits 

• analyze to make sure every detail is intentional and justified

• make sure everything is up to par

6. Reflection

• research information needed to write reflection 

• create the reflection

• edit and review CCR (critical creative reflection)

Week One (1/16-1/23)

• begin genre research

• choose genre and start planning narrative/script

• 3 blog posts

Week Two (1/26-2/1)

• finalize genre and basic plot

• find opening examples for chosen genre

• start finding possible filming dates, locations, actors

• start writing script 

• 4 blog posts

Week Three (2/2-2/8)

• research media theories to include in script 

• storyboard 

• group meeting to finalize filming dates, locations, etc.

• 4 blog posts

Week Four (2/9-2/15)

• try to get most filming done

• record necessary foley sounds 

• 4 blog posts

Week Five (2/16-2/22)

• start editing 

• finish first cut 

• record any additional foley sounds if needed

• 4 blog posts

Week Six (2/23-3/1)

• revise editing 

• compare changes and make sure they're justified, if not, change back (play around, see what works and what doesn't)

• research for question #1 on CCR

• 4 blog posts

Week Seven (3/2-3/8)

• research for rest of CCR

• finalize project details 

• finalize CCR

• 4 blog posts

Week Eight (3/9-3/17)

• make sure all elements of project are ready (opening and reflection)

• fix/make any last minute changes if necessary 

• post all elements of project

• 4 blog posts