Hello Everyone!
Just checking in with you guys...
I see that you have not been posting lately, and also noone has put their Proposals online.
The time is running out class, this exercise needs tobe completed by the time you meet with Annabelle
on the 7th October.
Hope to see some interesting proposals soon!
Best wishes,
Frances-Anne
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Friday, September 18, 2009
Week 2 - Getting on Track.
This week our group project did a double take. We were presented with an incredible opportunity to produce 4 - 6, 30 second ads. It simply requires that we act as producers and nothing else thereby achieving the maximum benefit from the experience as producers. It should be mentioned that we did not accept the opportunity yet due to relevant permissions we need to obtain.
However, as a matter of interest. Financing, the script, actors and locations would be supplied by the company, although we haven't worked out the crew, budget and scheduling yet.
Our aim now is to seek the relevant permissions to ensure that we can take on this venture as our project for the production class.
PS Tried but failed on first attempt to download Celtx, will try again later today.
Hope all is well and that all the groups are making headway with their projects .
Kavita.
However, as a matter of interest. Financing, the script, actors and locations would be supplied by the company, although we haven't worked out the crew, budget and scheduling yet.
Our aim now is to seek the relevant permissions to ensure that we can take on this venture as our project for the production class.
PS Tried but failed on first attempt to download Celtx, will try again later today.
Hope all is well and that all the groups are making headway with their projects .
Kavita.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Class start was great
Sparrow has a calypso about wife beating in which he claims that if you do not beat up your woman you do not love her.
This violence and sense of powerlessness that we men sometimes feel is very deep rooted.
We thank Dionne for the idea. The first class was great. Thanks for the feedback - the most common comment was that we needed to think more out of the box and visualize greater markets and used for our film.
Looking forward to a great 13 weeks and real learning.
Sig
This violence and sense of powerlessness that we men sometimes feel is very deep rooted.
We thank Dionne for the idea. The first class was great. Thanks for the feedback - the most common comment was that we needed to think more out of the box and visualize greater markets and used for our film.
Looking forward to a great 13 weeks and real learning.
Sig
Monday, September 14, 2009
This week is the beginning of several meetings with my co-producers to flesh and iron out concerns and put together a foundation for the production of our commercial. I have begun a draft script and first draft treatment.
Also listing of possible locations for site visits and a short list for possible models/actors.
Hoping that the rainy season does not hamper our outdoor production when we're ready.
The planning continues.......
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Introduction
Dear Producing Class,
Thanks for a wonderful first class! It's always a pleasure working with you here in Trinidad. I'm looking forward very much to the course.
Here is a resume of the points we covered in class, as well as tasks to complete before the next class in October 2009.
The aim of the course is to give you a practical overview of the job of the Producer. During the course you will produce a small project from Concept to Delivery, with the aim of going through all the steps necessary to Produce the film. If posible put aside the jobs of writer, director, actor and try to think as a Producer.
What is A Producer?
1. Dictionary definition: a producer is a person by whom a film is made. Literally "to produce" meaning "to make"; responsible for delivery of the film "product".
2. The producer is responsible. The buck stops with him/her. He cannot go home early, say "I have something else to do", have a family etc... The Producer gets done whatever has to be done. If no-one else is available to do something, the producer has to do it.
3. The producer is a Leader. (has a vision and achieves it)
4. The producer is a Manager. (needs people skills to manage cast, crew, writer, director etc)
5. The producer is responsible for raising and managing Finance on the production.
6. The producer is responsible for bringing the film in "on time, and on budget"
7. The producer is responsible for ensuring that every aspect of production is implemented and runs smoothly.
8. The producer is responsible for delivering the Project to the highest production value posible, within the available budget.
This requires creative thinking and problem solving, thinking outside the box.
The following are the areas of responsibility of the Producer. The course will be evaluated as follows on these areas:
1. The Proposal (10%) - The producer has responsibility to visualise the final product at the projects inception. What is the product, what is its market, who is its target audience. Is the product viable. What is the financing scenario (where will the funding come from).
The Proposal comprises:
Project description,(including Concept, Treatment, and Script if available) Target Audience, Marketing plan, Budget, and Financing Scenario. Key Creative elements - style, cast, Key Crew (ie cinematographer), music. (This can all be brief but it needs to be laid out)
2. Legal (10%) Contracts provide the legal framework on which every aspect of the production is based. Ownership of the project, compensation of all parties, and music copyright are some of the elements covered by contracts.
3. Script Breakdown (15%). A key stage of prep, the Script Breakdown breaks every scene into all its different elements - eg Cast, Day/night, location, props, costumes, special effects, time needed to shoot etc. This detailed breakdown is necessary to produce ...
3. The Budget, Schedule, and Cashflow: (15%) The Budget costs each and every item in the Breakdown, and all other elements needed to deliver the project.
The Schedule lays out the most efficient timeline for achieving the shoot, based on location, cast availability etc etc.
The production Cashflow lays out how much money will be needed when during the production.
4. The Shoot (15 %) ...During the Shoot, time is money, so effective planning (as above) is essential.
The aim is to follow the Schedule precisely in order to bring the show in "on time and on budget" according to the Cashflow. (not go over budget).
During the shoot weekly and daily production and cashflow reports are produced (and sent to funders/producers/banks etc) in order to monitor and keep production on track.
5. Post-production (15%) Everything that has to happen to deliver the final product to the highest level, including editing, music composition, sound mix, grading, Master outputs etc.
* Journaling (10%). You are required to do a report of production progress at least 1ce a week. This will give an opportunity to think through challenges and get feedback from other class members.
* Attendance (10%). If you are late or absent from class you will lose 10% of your final mark. As a Producer it is essential to be on time if not early for all meetings. It is not acceptable to be late or absent without providing a valid reason in advance.
Things to do for next class.
1. In your groups, complete your Proposal (including script) and put it up on blog.
2. Each person to journal weekly (not 2 lines but a good exploration of where production stands to date!)
3. Download Celtx Script and Production software (celtx.com) and figure out how to use it to do your Script Breakdown. At your next class Annabel will cover the Script Breakdown in detail.
That's it folks. I'll see you in October. I am available through this blog and will respond to your posts. You can also email me directly to francesannesolomon@gmail.com.
Love,
Frances-Anne
Thanks for a wonderful first class! It's always a pleasure working with you here in Trinidad. I'm looking forward very much to the course.
Here is a resume of the points we covered in class, as well as tasks to complete before the next class in October 2009.
The aim of the course is to give you a practical overview of the job of the Producer. During the course you will produce a small project from Concept to Delivery, with the aim of going through all the steps necessary to Produce the film. If posible put aside the jobs of writer, director, actor and try to think as a Producer.
What is A Producer?
1. Dictionary definition: a producer is a person by whom a film is made. Literally "to produce" meaning "to make"; responsible for delivery of the film "product".
2. The producer is responsible. The buck stops with him/her. He cannot go home early, say "I have something else to do", have a family etc... The Producer gets done whatever has to be done. If no-one else is available to do something, the producer has to do it.
3. The producer is a Leader. (has a vision and achieves it)
4. The producer is a Manager. (needs people skills to manage cast, crew, writer, director etc)
5. The producer is responsible for raising and managing Finance on the production.
6. The producer is responsible for bringing the film in "on time, and on budget"
7. The producer is responsible for ensuring that every aspect of production is implemented and runs smoothly.
8. The producer is responsible for delivering the Project to the highest production value posible, within the available budget.
This requires creative thinking and problem solving, thinking outside the box.
The following are the areas of responsibility of the Producer. The course will be evaluated as follows on these areas:
1. The Proposal (10%) - The producer has responsibility to visualise the final product at the projects inception. What is the product, what is its market, who is its target audience. Is the product viable. What is the financing scenario (where will the funding come from).
The Proposal comprises:
Project description,(including Concept, Treatment, and Script if available) Target Audience, Marketing plan, Budget, and Financing Scenario. Key Creative elements - style, cast, Key Crew (ie cinematographer), music. (This can all be brief but it needs to be laid out)
2. Legal (10%) Contracts provide the legal framework on which every aspect of the production is based. Ownership of the project, compensation of all parties, and music copyright are some of the elements covered by contracts.
3. Script Breakdown (15%). A key stage of prep, the Script Breakdown breaks every scene into all its different elements - eg Cast, Day/night, location, props, costumes, special effects, time needed to shoot etc. This detailed breakdown is necessary to produce ...
3. The Budget, Schedule, and Cashflow: (15%) The Budget costs each and every item in the Breakdown, and all other elements needed to deliver the project.
The Schedule lays out the most efficient timeline for achieving the shoot, based on location, cast availability etc etc.
The production Cashflow lays out how much money will be needed when during the production.
4. The Shoot (15 %) ...During the Shoot, time is money, so effective planning (as above) is essential.
The aim is to follow the Schedule precisely in order to bring the show in "on time and on budget" according to the Cashflow. (not go over budget).
During the shoot weekly and daily production and cashflow reports are produced (and sent to funders/producers/banks etc) in order to monitor and keep production on track.
5. Post-production (15%) Everything that has to happen to deliver the final product to the highest level, including editing, music composition, sound mix, grading, Master outputs etc.
* Journaling (10%). You are required to do a report of production progress at least 1ce a week. This will give an opportunity to think through challenges and get feedback from other class members.
* Attendance (10%). If you are late or absent from class you will lose 10% of your final mark. As a Producer it is essential to be on time if not early for all meetings. It is not acceptable to be late or absent without providing a valid reason in advance.
Things to do for next class.
1. In your groups, complete your Proposal (including script) and put it up on blog.
2. Each person to journal weekly (not 2 lines but a good exploration of where production stands to date!)
3. Download Celtx Script and Production software (celtx.com) and figure out how to use it to do your Script Breakdown. At your next class Annabel will cover the Script Breakdown in detail.
That's it folks. I'll see you in October. I am available through this blog and will respond to your posts. You can also email me directly to francesannesolomon@gmail.com.
Love,
Frances-Anne
Saturday, September 12, 2009
put on your seat-belts !
Yes indeed..a great first class. Now comes the scary part, actually putting our ideas to flight. The fine tuning begins!!!! Thanks for all the feedback towards our project and blessings and focus to us all!
Friday, September 11, 2009
My Impressions of Week 1
I must say the first producing class was very impactful. I am a bit intimidated but very excited at the same time, is that possible? I am looking forward to endure the process and to see where it takes me.
njah
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