Monday, September 26, 2011

Project Development Issues

I haven't really had as much time as I'd like to meet with my group and discuss a lot of this stuff, but here's what I've got from what I have been able to discuss with the group and (mostly) from my own observations.

Time Management Issues
Depending on how things go, this could either be a really small or really large concern for my project. Right now I'm pretty much just shooting, and when I can do so is determined by factors beyond my control, so there's not much time to manage. I just shoot when I can. Later this semester and next, I'll be editing, and since my computer can't handle extensive editing of HD video, I'll have to do this at school. This will force me to block out time to work on it, but will also limit when and how often I can.

Skills Needed
I think I have some extent of all the skills I'll need, I just need/want to hone them. I've done smaller documentaries, so I know I can do everything (shooting, editing, sound mixing, scoring, etc.) that I can see coming. I just want to be better at it.

Resources Needed
Theoretically, I should be able to do this project on my own (other than my mentor). Materials is another issue. I've been using the cameras and other shooting equipment from school, and I'll continue to do so. I'll have to use school computers for a good bit of the technical work, and I hope to be able to use the green screen from the school.

Budget
There are a few things I need now and I'm sure more will come up, so I'll need some sort of budget. I'm guessing at spending about $500 or so over the course of the project. That should cover technology costs for everything the school can't provide and also have some for unforeseen needs.

Team Issues
The team right now is myself, my mentor (Susan Tennant), and the subject of the documentary (Jordan Adair). So far I haven't had any serious issues, and I don't really foresee that changing in any major way.

Other Issues
Right now I'm trying to decide on a few aspects of the scope of the project. For instance, do I want to score it completely myself (I'd like to, but that's a lot of time I could use for other aspects) or have help or use some royalty-free music? Or how ambitious do I want to be with green screen use for interviews? Things like this are what I am dealing with most now, but soon I hope to have all this ironed out and be ready to start really getting it done.

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