T436 - Fall 2007 - Week 6

Agenda:

• Quiz #1
• Production meeting/update
• Cinema Technique reports
  

This week we begin production!

Notes: Producers need to act now to secure talent. Coordination of talent, locations and crew is one of the most challenging parts of your job.

The production schedule is online. I'll be making some changes in weeks 3-7 to make sure everyone gets an even dose of field and studio. (right now it's unbalanced)

As you revise scripts for the first two weeks, make sure that the stories make us think, "What will happen next?" Also remember that as a Director, you should be an efficient storyteller. Unless a scene or shot has a specific purpose (develops story or character, serves as an editing aid, etc.) then it should not be in the script or shot list.

"When in doubt, cut it out!"

Journals and Production Reports - Please note that from this point on, everyone needs to keep a journal, which I'll be checking weekly. In addition, key crew members should be completing production reports. I'd like to collect these every Monday.

Be sure to clearly identify your role for each production you are working on and what challenges you encountered. Please note that you will be working in a variety of roles for different pieces at the same time. Make sure you distinctly separate these in your head and address them all clearly in your journal.

Check schedule

Cover monitor usage

Cinema Technique reports

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