The document describes the process of creating the short film Bracero. It involved extensive planning with storyboards and location scouting. Shooting took place in the English countryside to represent rural Mexico. The director provided clear instructions and used equipment like a golf cart to safely move gear. In post-production, the director edited footage in iMovie, added titles in Final Cut Pro, and watched the final film with crew before promoting it on YouTube and social media.

1. By Jasper Hunt
BRACERO
CONSTRUCTION

2.  A lot of planning went in to the creation of Bracero. From
storyboards to idea mind maps it was a long process.
 Once the story had been decided upon I then had to put a lot
of thought into shooting locations.
I decided to shoot it in the English countryside because I felt
it had the terrain which could best represent that of some
rural places in Mexico.
 I then had to arrange each part of the story into individual
scenes as well as draw camera set-up diagrams for each one.
 I then completed my script and chose the technology I would
be using as well as my desired cast.
PLANNING

3.  Once it was time to shoot I had a clear image in my head of
what I wanted and how I would make it happen.
 We wasted no time on site and followed the storyboard in
order of scenes. I wanted my first shot to be just before
sunset so we had to be quick setting up the gear.
 I used an all terrain golf cart to move the equipment safely
around so that nothing would me damaged.
 I gave my crew clear instructions in order to help them see
what I wanted each shot to look like.
SHOOTING

4.  Once on the editing stage of the process I uploaded all of my
footage into iMovie. I spent a long time selecting the best
shots and trimming them to fit the planned shot lengths. I
then adjusted each of the visual effects such as contrast on
every one of the shots.
 Once I had my final film it was time to add titles. I decided to
use Final Cut Pro for my titles as it has a much wider and
more flexible range of options which are customizable. I
exported my film from iMovie into Final Cut Pro.
 Once my titles were done I watched my film many times with
the crew and made sure everything was perfect. Then I
uploaded it to YouTube.
EDITING

5.  Once Bracero was on YouTube I started to promote it. I shared
the link Through multiple social media platforms including
Twitter and Facebook.
 I also set up a Facebook page called Bracero so that fans
could receive updates and promotions from the film.
PROMOTION