Film Opening Project Schedule

 This is going to be the schedule we are going to use to develop the film opening.

Schedule

1. Research:

• Research and analyze film openings of chosen genre.
• Audience, color schemes, and how to develop a character within an opening
• Mise-en-scene and font of title and credits 

2. Planning:

• Define plot of the film and characters 
• Think about how to tell context and character development through opening
• Find music
• Scripting and storyboarding
• Prop/set design/costuming
• Camera equipment
• Find actors and crew members
• Define location and schedule time to shoot

3. Production

• Filming (check everything is checked of list above)
• Record foley
• Record voice over (if needed)

4. Editing

• Editing footage 
• Incorporate title and credits 
• revise project with partner and teacher 

5. Critical and Creative Reflection

• Research information relating to reflection
• Create the reflection
• Edit and review CCR

Timeline

Week one: (1/26-2/1)

• Make schedule of development
• Research/analyze three film openings of chosen genre
• Research/ discuss three credit sequences from films within chosen genre 
• Research how to use color in a deeper level

Week two: (2/2-2/8)

• Reflection post about group meeting #1
• Research a media theory to incorporate to film opening
• Summary of plot/main idea and major inspiration 
• Storyboard and scripting

Week three: (2/9-2/15)

• Plan character how to develop character
• Plan mise-en scene
• Plan how to do audio (foley)
• Finalize location and time to film

Week four: (2/16-2/22)

• How to develop lighting schemes
• Create company logo
• Filming
• Behind the scenes 

Week five: (2/23-3/1)

• Edit and incorporate edit techniques
• Add sound (foley and other sound effects)
• Research for first question of CCR

Week six: (3/2-3/8)

• Research for second question of CCR
• Research for third question of CCR
• Research for four questions of CCR
• CCR production ideas

Week seven: (3/9-3/17)

• Post the production of CCRs
• Post about editing of CCRs
• Post with final reflection on project
• Post CCR and film opening links

Let's begin!!

It is happening! I'm both excited and nervous, we have 7 weeks to finish this project; I will keep you updated every week with my progress. I hope you are ready to dive in into the creation of my film opening. See you soon!