2. Date (w/c) Workflow Activity What should be
complete/
Milestones/
Progress monitoring
by this date?
Production Logs
21/03/22 Filming Film any footage
that doesn’t require
any VFXs added in
post production.
By the end of this
week I want any of
the simple shots to
have been filmed.
This include the
ones of the actor
that don’t involve
magic, and the close
up shots of items
such as the cake and
magic book.
They will reflect
how the filming has
gone, what I have
left to do and any
potential
improvements I
could make.
3. 28/03/22 Filming The shots that require
VFXs and green screen
will be filmed here.
Any of the shots that
require VFX will likely
require a different set
up. This means I’ll focus
on collecting all of
these today to make
filming easier as I won’t
have to change my set-
up as much saving
time.
This will reflect what
percentage of footage
is now filmed, how
filming with VFX shots
planned is different to
filming regular shots,
and again an
evaluation on the
week.
04/04/22 Editing I’ll focus in building the
timeline so the whole
two minute film is
edited together
correctly. This includes
me cutting and moving
clips onto the timeline,
and ensuring the
transitions and edits
work.
The first thing I’ll want
to do is put all of the
clips that I want to use
into Premiere Pro and
then I’ll hope to have
cut them, removing any
excess footage that isn’t
required. From here I
should drag and drop
them into the timeline
and build the 2 minutes
of footage up.
This will reflect on how
the final footage looks
and how the editing
process is going, plus an
analysis on what needs
to be done next week.
4. 11/04/22 - EASTER Editing This week I will look
at adding the VFXs
to the footage. I
want this to look as
good as it can so
will put this entire
weeks toward
achieving that.
By the end of this
week I’ll want the
VFXs to be in the
premiere file and
for them to look
convincing and
complete.
Similarly to last
week, just log how
the editing is going,
and given this is
where you edit the
VFXs, comment on
how that is going as
it is something that
hasn’t been tried
before by me.
18/04/22 - EASTER Post Production Once the above is
completed, I will
look at adding a
score to the film and
ensuring that the
colour and sound
editing is up to
standards with the
rest of it.
I will want the entire
film to be just about
finished at the end
of this week.
Everything should
have been edited
and fixed and it will
just be a matter of
ensuring everything
is ready to be
submitted.
This is where you
will write about how
the final film looks,
and if there is
anything else you’d
want to change.
5. 25/04/22 Post Production Check everything is
how you want it
and export the film.
The film should
now be exported
and ready to send
off for grading.
How did the film
turn out, what
would you do
differently if you
had the time to do
it again, what went
well?
02/05/22 Submit deliverables Upload the film to
my website and
email the link to
anyone who is
required to see it.
Everything should
now be sent off for
marking.
Possibly comment
on how the website
looks. Does it
present your film in
an interesting way
or is it very
simplistic.
7. Locations – Release Forms
Land Owner
I, the undersigned hereby grant permission to Sam Miller the right to enter and remain upon 11 11 11 11111 (the Property),
which shall include not only real property but any fixtures, equipment or other personal property thereat or thereon, located
at 11 11 11 11111 , with personnel and equipment (including without limitations, props, temporary sets, lighting, camera and
special effects equipment) for the purpose of photographing scenes and making recordings of said Property in connection
with the production of a digital media text on the following date(s): 21/03/22, 22/03/22, 28/03/22, 29/03/22. This
permission includes the right to take motion pictures, videotapes, still photographs and/or sound recordings on and of any
and all portions of the Property and all names associated there with or which appear in, on or about the Property. This
permission also grants all rights of every nature whatsoever in and to all films and photographs taken and recordings made
hereunder, including without limitation of all copyrights therein and renewals and extensions thereof, and the exclusive right
to reproduce, exhibit, distribute, and otherwise exploit in perpetuity throughout the universe (in whole or in part) such films,
photographs and recordings in any and all media, whether now known or hereafter devised, including without limitation in
and in connection with the documentary video and the advertising and other exploitation thereof. I certify that I have the full
right and authority to enter into this agreement and grant the rights herein granted, and that the consent or permission of no
other person, firm, or entity is necessary in order to enable you to exercise or enjoy the rights herein granted.
8. Locations – Notice of Filming
• Write email informing land owner of when filming will take place,
durations of filming and cast/crew
9. Cast & Crew
Cast Name Cast Role Number
Harry Miller Man with Injured Leg 11 11 11 11111
Crew Name Crew Role Number
Sam Miller Director/Editor/VFX Artist 00000000000
11. Scheduling – Call Sheet
Shooting
Day
Who Is needed on shoot Expected Time
of Arrival
21/03/22 Crew: Sam Miller – Cast: Harry Miller 09:00
22/03/22 Crew: Sam Miller – Cast: Harry Miller 09:00
28/03/22 Crew: Sam Miller – Cast: Harry Miller 09:00
29/03/22 Crew: Sam Miller – Cast: Harry Miller 09:00
12. Scheduling - Production reports
Shooting
Day
Summary of Activities Crew responsible for
the completion of
Production Report
21/03/22 Filming any actor scenes that don’t require heavy VFX. Also film and close
ups of objects and establishing shots of locations.
Sam Miller - Director
22/03/22 Finish up any missed scenes from 21/03/22. Sam Miller - Director
28/03/22 Film any scene with VFXs in (both with and without actor) Sam Miller - Director
29/03/22 Film any outstanding scenes and any from the previous week that didn’t
show up on camera very well.
Sam Miller - Director
13. Locations – Risk + Health and Safety
Assessments – Location
Location – 16 111111111111111 (Kitchen)
Risk Control Measure
Kitchens naturally have a lot of dangerous objects in
them that could do harm in left in the wrong place.
Ensure that before any set-up takes place, the room is
suitable for use and any objects that could be a risk to
health and safety.
Bright Lights will be in the room and may cause heat
related damage to anyone exposed to them for a long
time.
Provide water for everyone on set and ensure that
everyone take regular breaks to avoid exhaustion.
Wires may be trailing around the room and could be a
trip hazard.
Tie any loose wires down and attempt to place them
out of the way. If they can’t be placed out of the way,
ensure they are clearly pointed out to avoid anyone
not noticing them and falling over.
The exploding cup scene may have some debris that
could hit a member of the crew.
Remove everyone who doesn’t have to be in the room
for that scene and provide everyone with safety
equipment when filming it.
14. Contingency Planning
Potential Issue Control Measure
Actor doesn’t show up. Plan extra filming days to what you need in case
you can’t film on one of the days planned.
Camera runs out of battery. Bring at least two batteries and have one
constantly on charge.
Footage isn’t there/deleted. Upload it to a computer as soon as you have filmed
it.
Premiere Pro isn’t working. Plan travel into college to use their computers if
you need to.
Continuity isn’t accurate. Take pictures of the actor and set at the end of
every day to ensure continuity can be kept across
days. Film in chronological order.
15. Cloud Based Production Management
What Cloud Based Providers Will You Be Using OneDrive
What Folders Will You Need to Create HNC > Black Magic Gateau > Footage > Shot 1, 2, 3 etc
HNC > Black Magic Gateau > Post Production >
Premiere File
HNC > Black Magic Gateau > Final Export > H.264 File
16. Budget
ITEM COST CREW RESPONSIBLE
FOR PURCHASE
Cake £5 Sam Miller -Director
Food and Water for Cast and Crew £5 per day (*4=£20) Sam Miller -Director
17. Financing - Private investment
Private Investment
Definition When someone gives you money out of their own
pocket for you to use on the film.
Advantage(s) Usually this is from friends and family so they would
be more inclined to give you the money over
something like a studio that doesn’t know you.
Disadvantage(s) You risk letting down and/or getting into debt with
people if the film doesn’t work out.
Dependant on who you ask, you may not get a large
amount of money so may have to find a way to either
earn more money or to make the film cheaper.
18. Financing - Studio funding
Studio funding
Definition When a big studio gives you a budget to make the film
on.
Advantage(s) If a studio does fund your film you’ll likely have a
bigger budget than any other means of funding can
supply.
Disadvantage(s) They studio may want some creative control and may
damage your vision.
19. Financing - Pre-sales and co-productions
Pre-sales and co-productions
Definition The money made from selling tickets and pre-orders
before the film is released.
Advantage(s) Helps you estimate how much money you are able to
make from the product.
Shows support from fans.
Disadvantage(s) Pre-sales may not bring in as much money as you plan
and if you are relying on them to make up for certain
costs you may find yourself needing to find other ways
of making money.
You risk letting people who have purchased the
product down.
20. Financing - Product placement
Product placement
Definition When a brand pays you to place their product in your
film.
Advantage(s) Easy way of getting some quick funds from a company
that likely has a lot of marketing money to give.
Disadvantage(s) It’s viewed as an undignified way of making money in
film as you compromise some of your mise-en-scene
for a company.
Big companies often only want to have their products
placed in big budget films.
21. Financing - National/regional/local film funds
National/regional/local film funds
Definition Where a company that specialises in supporting film
production in either your local, regional or national
location, gives you some money to support your film
and help it get made.
Advantage(s) If successful, you may receive a larger budget than
most other available options.
You may also have a well established company backing
your film such as BFI or Film4 if you receive funds
from them.
Disadvantage(s) A lot of people pitch to these fund groups so it can be
difficult convincing them to give you some money.
Some of them may ask you to change your film to get
the money as it is their name your film will be
associated with and creative control may be taken
away from you.
22. Financing - Crowdfunding
Crowdfunding
Definition Advertising your film on sites such as ‘Kickstarter’
where you pitch a concept and people who are
interested pay money to see it get made.
Advantage(s) Shows support for your film.
With a good concept and pitch, this is a very popular
way for indie filmmakers to raise funds for their ideas
to come to life.
Disadvantage(s) You run the risk of letting people down who have paid
money towards the production if you don’t deliver
something that they wanted to see.
23. Financing
Best Source of Finance For Your Project Crowdfunding
Why
I am making a short film that does require a lot of money but that could be elevated if I had more funds.
Crowdfunding allows me to pitch my film to people who would be interested in seeing it and I could ask for
small amounts of money to go towards making the film. There is the risk that people who invest in it are let
down by the final product but I have full control over the film I make so as longas I make something of a high
standard, this shouldn’t happen.
