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Preplanning Production and Postproduction

So after some brainstorming and coming up with a concrete concept in my head, I realized that I should come up with a more specific schedule of what I'm doing each day/week. Also, I began thinking about the coloration of credits and a title screen so my plan is to do my credits during the opening few shots and then my title to be after Nicole passes away.

Platforms: 

The two main platforms I'm going to use are Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe After Effects. Since I've had lots of experience with Premiere Pro I'm excited to see what I can do to the coloration and keying. I will be using Adobe After Effects to create titles and graphics I plan to use however my main platform will be Premiere Pro. I still need to learn a little bit more about how to really use After Effects however because I haven't been that advanced in it in the past. So I watched a few videos including a YouTube video "5 Title Text Animation in After Effects" and "How to make an Aesthetic Title on After Effects" where I'm beginning my research on what I need to learn to create my own title. My thought is to use a more minimalistic title and edit each credit into a more natural spot. I'm really excited to use both of these platforms to better my piece and can't wait to update you more on my journey of After Effects!!

Equipment:

I have a few things in my head when it comes to Equipment, So first I am lucky enough to have my own camera at home so I'll be using a Canon T8i as well as a Sony tripod for all filming. My only struggling factor for this film is the audio. Because I know I'm going to use dialogue in my opening I need to figure out how to get the audio from dialogue. With a past in news production, I'm used to using Lavaliers but I don't really know/feel comfortable with using a shotgun mic that will really pick up audio differently from just a rode microphone. I also am planning on using a GVM light kit that is led so I can use a yellow color making Gabby's atmosphere at her home more warm-toned while making the scenes in the hospital very light and white looking to be symbolic of her mother passing away by the end of the scene. 

Schedule:

        For the next couple of weeks, I plan to follow a schedule to give myself enough time to really film and edit the opening to my liking while also developing a great film opening. 

Week of 2/20-2/24:

Find actors to play the role for the film opening. 

Create storyboards, script, and shot list

Week of 2/25-3/2:

Location Scouting

Week of 3/5-3/11:

Meet with cast and crew to set up dates for filming.

Start filming!

Finish filming and make sure there is no need for retakes.

Week of 3/12-3/18:

Start editing.

Figure out fonts.

Add special effects and title.

Week of 3/17-3/23:

Finish editing 

Add music and any other things needed for the opening.

Week of 3/24-4/30:

Get feedback from my advisor

Turn in the project :)

        I think by having this schedule and being more organized in what I'm doing each week I'll be more successful and I can't wait

Until next time 

- Emma