The document outlines the process for creating a film trailer over 5 phases: 1) Planning and research including developing characters and storyboards. 2) Filming of the trailer and collecting additional images. 3) Editing the video footage and finalizing the trailer. 4) Creating ancillary materials like magazine covers and posters using the images and research. 5) Producing the final products and evaluating the entire process through reflection questions.

1. 1. 4th
September – 23rd
October PLANNING AND RESEARCH
*Gather ideas and decide on groups and genre.
*Research related genres and deconstruct existing film
trailers related to chosen genre.
*Decide on story plot, including characters, locations, camera
angles, scripting, storyboard and props.
*Construct questionnaires based upon target audience.
*Casting for the film trailer.
2. 23rd
October – 3rd
November FILMING
*Start filming trailer.
*Take images of set, characters and props that can be useful
when creating ancillaries.
*Keep a record of all changes of scripting, locations, plot etc.
*Finish filming all selected images for the trailer.
3. 4th
– 17th
November EDITING
*Upload all video footage onto iMac.
*Begin editing using iMovie software.
*Keep a record of all changes to storyboard.
*Make sure all footage is edited and suitable to fit the brief.
*Burn finished product onto a disk.
4. 18th
November – 19th
December ANCILLARIES
*Gather ideas of magazine covers and posters with looking at
the images collected from filming.
*Research related media texts and deconstruct.
*Gather conventions and informational text that will need to
be included for each.
*Create first draft.
*Hold a focus group and ask for audience feedback.
*Document any amendments made.
5. 7th
January – 14th
February EVALUATION
*Produce final products of film trailer, magazine cover and
poster.
*Answer 4 evaluation questions about the process in detail
including different ways to portray the information – written
blog, video, slideshare, voice recorder, prezi etc.
*Include what was learnt, what was successful, what I would
change etc.