Planning for Short Film Progression

 Today is Sunday, December 13th, and as of currently our film is on track with our schedule. In a previous blog we outlined a calendar we were going to use to ensure we stayed on track during the production process of the film. We separated the calendar into serval very specific times, including but not limited to, not filming, production planning, group meetings, fining dates, editing dates, and reshoot/re-edit dates. This week, December 6th through the 13th, we were outlined to begin the production planning for the film. This includes lining up the order of shots and scenes that need to take place and securing locations to film. In addition, it also meant we would need to later find a date to actually film and put our work into action.

    Despite this reality, this week we did not accomplish as much as would've liked due to some logistical errors that I am going to discuss. For instance, as I am sure we are all very much aware we are in the time of a global pandemic, and meetings for any kind, are highly discouraged. This has been a major setback for us as a group, we have made the decision to limit the possibility of exposure and instead remain virtual throughout most discussions. However, once again we encountered even more logistical errors, that interfered with the amount of time we had to plan. Speaking for myself, and other members of my group, many of us have jobs or other occupations that have to be prioritized in our life. I for the most part work mostly on the weekends, from 9-5, and am only available during the week or after my work time. 

    With this all being said, while it may have looked mostly negative there was some positive feedback to come out of the production planning. On Thursday, December 10th, our group got together on a FaceTime call to discuss some of the opening sequences for our film. We specifically laid out a gameplay for the individual houses and guard at the gate scene. While there may be some complications during filming, I believe the laid out plan for the scenes, in addition to our draft of our dialogue script should be very helpful. Additionally, on Saturday, December 12th, we held another group call after I got off of work and everyone was available. In this call we discussed, as mentioned priorly, securing locations to film and additional actors that were needed. Some concerns were brought up with regards to corona virus and limited exposure to prevent cancellation of plans on the Winter Break. But, alternatives were proposed in the event that the original location could not be secured. Overall, while we did not "complete as much as we desired," a significant amount of planning took place and I look forward to begin filming this week.