Midway Review

Activity 1

To plan my project I used Microsoft Excel to create the Gantt Chart needed to make sure I complete all parts of my project on time and effectively. I selected this software because I am familiar with it after using it for Unit 2 and 20 of my CDM course, and it specialises in documents of this nature so it was the best choice. To plan the locations for my storyboard I used a Canon DSLR camera, which I selected again because I am familiar with it due to Unit 20 and Unit 2 of my course, so I was able to change the focus and aperture to take pictures most suitable to the task.
I have worked with my teachers, especially with Ms Allen as she has knowledge in the media field, to pick suitable documents needed for my task (e.g. storyboard), to fulfil the task of planning a short film effectively. I also interacted with others in my research, specifically Rob Speranza of the SYFN and Hugh Mann of ITBL Productions, industry professionals that provided insight into the planning of a short film, which I retrieved through survey and interview respectively.
The main stage I used problem-solving and project management in was the creation of my Gantt Chart, as figuring out in what order I had to do certain tasks and organising various parts together in order to be the most time efficient option was important to the project. However, textual analysis of short films, analysing production techniques, costume, sound etc was similar to problem-solving.
As mentioned earlier, I have used critical analysis skills in this project to research the best way to make my film. Also, I have learnt how to Harvard Reference sources that I have analysed, and have done so, which is an important part of planning for a short film.


Activity 2

From this point I will write my script and create my storyboard for the film, which will be completed by the 4th of May as the last part, and the goal of the project. In addition to this, the powerpoint and evaluation of my presentation, as well as my research evaluation as a whole, will also be included and completed by the 4th of May.
As well as the previous sources I've used, I will also use scripts from various films to base my script off of, in terms of the proper format, as well as learning how to tell a story through pacing especially narration. These will be placed under the 'Research' section of my project, as I will need to research this in order to plan how to create these documents for the planning of a short film.