I found a documentary that the BBC have done in 2004! It is a fly on the wall documentary style which could be quite interesting!!! it is an observational documentary that follows the live of a young man called Natty, and he is from Birmingham too! Its looks at his life six months after he leaves prison, and whether he can reform with the help of his girlfriend!
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
Part 5
Part 6
Minutes for meeting on Wednesday 30th January 2013
Members Present:
Ø Latoya Wilson
Ø Adele Morris Robinson
Ø Katie Allen
Agenda for meeting
1. Meeting with contributors,
2. Talking about research done,
3. Blogging progress
4. Developing the script
5. Casting actors
6. Determining Locations
7. Any other business
1. Meeting
with contributors
Adele
has given the email addresses to contact the contributors and Latoya has agreed
to write up an advertisement for the StarNow casting website to find actors for
the drama segment of the documentary. Latoya will then email this to Katie to
put up on the website. Auditions are to be set up at the available time.
2. Talking
about the research done
The
group discussed the research that has been put on the blog. Katie needs to
complete the research from last week and work on market research (draw up
questions for the questionnaires and surveys that can be made on Survey Monkey.) Market research will also give us a greater
understanding of what people what from documentaries. We also need to have the
correct statistics and see what other competitors are doing so that we can make
our documentary a unique and valid product. Katie will also get details of
support groups and research on counselling. Counselling heavily features in the
documentary so we need to know as much as possible about the processes. Katie
can get some insight from her father and other information from the internet. We
also want to talk to young boys about the why people want to join gangs.
Adele
also needs to put the annotated version of her research on the blog and give
the details for the contributors. Research on youth clubs and any possible
support groups that we can attend need to be done. Latoya will continue to
contact contributors and source more information on the production processes
and stories on gangs. Tasks have been allocated to members to be done by next Wednesday’s
meeting. The documentary marathon has also been organised. The group also
talked about the benefits of the project and came to the conclusion that it
will better our understanding of gang violence and the massive impact it has on
people’s lives. It will also be an interesting educational tool to young
people. The project will give us a greater understanding of violence. It is a
great opportunity to work with professionals and showcase and develop our
skills as media professionals.
3. Blogging
Progress
The
blog and email address has been set up, but the progress has been slow as Adele
and Katie have not posted any of the research on the blog yet. More research is
needed to be put on and implemented. Research must be put on the home page and
individual pages to show that people are doing the work that has been given to
them.
4. Developing
the script
The
group talked about the structure of the documentary – incorporating the
different scenes of drama and mixing them with the segments of interview
footage. The music composer for the project has been confirmed, and the type of
music has been sourced. The climax of the documentary has also been determined.
A treatment and rough guide of the whole script will be written up.
5. Casting
actors
Latoya
will contact contributors and cast actors by next week. We will hold auditions at
soonest possible time. A short brief of the actors need and descriptions have
been written up by Adele. Latoya will write up an advert for Katie to post on
the StarNow website.
6. Determining
Locations
The
group discussed locations to film. We can get more research from people at
Potters House in Birmingham.
Drama
segment - We will film in outside locations, youth clubs and a community
centre.
Interview
segment – We will film in contributors homes and places of work to provide
interest.
Props
and costumes were also discussed - police officer uniforms, baby bump padding
for the pregnant lead actress.
7. Any
other business
Below is a list of things that need to be done by 6th February
2013.
The Documentary marathon will take place on Wednesday the 6th too!
Meeting with Caroline will be set for a later date! but very soon!
Latoya:
Write up description for casting to get actors
Contact interviewees
Contact catch 22
Look at books in the library
Look at forums
Email Caroline about the kind of research we need
Katie:
Talk to her dad to get information! record the conversation
Put existing research on the blog
Research on counselling
Draw up a list of questions for the surveys for market research
Complete the research on any of the gang violence campaigns that you
talked about on the blog
Continue the research on stories of gang violence
Adele:
Email me the annotated version of your screenshots so that i can put
them on the blog
Give me the typed up of version of the contributors email addresses
Get the contact details of the locations - youth centre and community
centre
Research prices for costumes such as police officer costumes
Take a picture of the locations you have found
Make a start on the treatment and structure of the script
Research for production project Research topics:
1. Potential clients
2. How to improve technical skills i.e directing and camera operating
3. Gang violence
4. Competitors
5. Gang related websites and blogs that raise awareness of the effects of gang violence
Potential Clients
Below are images of an organisation that help to raise awareness and prevent gang violence. They have a unit in Wolverhampton (proximity) and can act as potential clients as they have a short video about their services but a documentary would be an interesting and more informative programme for people to watch. We could
get an employee to be a contributor in our documentary.
Improving skills
We can ask for help from the BCU Technicians – a masterclass! We can also find info in books in the library and tutorials on YouTube. Some interesting tutorials are below that consist of tips on how to direct, do certain camera techniques and tips on the art of documentary filmmaking. I can also learn about the best cinematic techniques and what to do to avoid making the footage look amateur.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Si86Au0UbIo
Gang Violence
The team from the University of Glasgow have done a report on gang violence among young people to see some of the causes behind it and the impact it has on the public. Below is a summary on this report.
An exploration of territorial behaviour among young people in disadvantaged areas of British cities.
Territoriality among young people has been identified in some previous studies as a source of social exclusion and disadvantage and as one of the roots of gang behaviour. It has also begun to be recognised by policy-makers working to improve young people’s life chances and to promote safer communities.
This research focuses on understanding territoriality in its own right and examines:
§ what territoriality is, how it is experienced by young people and who is involved;
§ the origins of territoriality in disadvantaged places;
§ the impacts of territoriality on young people’s lives;
§ the range of projects which aim to deter or counteract territorial behaviour;
§ the public policy implications of recognising territoriality as an important social force in disadvantaged places.
SUMMARY
This study investigates territorial behaviour by young people to see whether this imposes significant constraints on their lives, and to consider the implications of this kind of behaviour for communities.
Key points:
§ Territoriality was part of everyday life for young people in the six areas examined. Territorial behaviour emerged where young people’s identity was closely associated with their neighbourhoods and they gained respect from representing them.
§ Territoriality was found to be a cultural expectation, passed down to young people from older generations, often with deep historical roots.
§ Boys aged 13-17 years old were most involved in territorial behaviour; girls and younger children less so. Men aged in their 20s also showed territorial behaviour, particularly where it was associated with gangs and criminality.
§ Young people often had positive motivations for becoming involved in territorial behaviour, such as developing their identity and friendships. But territorial identities were frequently expressed in violent conflict with territorial groups from other areas.
§ The negative impact of territorial behaviour on young people included constrained mobility, problems with access to amenities, and the risk of violent assault and criminalisation.
§ This negative impact was felt most heavily by boys and young men who had a core involvement in territorial conflict. However, other young people, including those with no active involvement, also experienced problems.
§ There was evidence in some places that low-level territorial behaviour could be the foundation of criminal gangs involved in violent crime and distributing drugs.
§ The authors conclude that territoriality should be considered significant when designing policies and programmes relating to the social exclusion of young people, community safety and neighbourhoods.
Background
This study attempts to better understand territoriality among young people across different parts of Britain. For the purposes of the study, territoriality was defined as 'a social system through which control is claimed by one group over a defined geographical area and defended against others'.
There has been considerable media and policy attention given to particular aspects of territorial behaviour – for example, ‘gang’ membership, ethnic segregation and anti-social behaviour. Territoriality is a kind of ‘super place attachment’; while there may be benefits of mutual support by getting involved there is also a darker side, which potentially leads to violence and isolation from the wider community.
This study aimed to better understand the manifestations and significance of territoriality, and its origins and geography; who was involved and their motivations; its impact on young people and their communities; and the appropriateness of current responses.
The research examined six case study projects in Bradford, Bristol, Glasgow, Peterborough, Sunderland and Tower Hamlets, where key stakeholders were interviewed and focus groups were held with young people.
The manifestations and significance of territoriality
The case studies showed that territoriality was important in the lives of many young people, although it was manifested in various forms – from young people who socialised on the streets; to groups with a stronger territorial affiliation, some of whom identified themselves as a gang; to more highly organised, criminally-oriented territorial gangs. Territoriality often gave rise to physical conflict between groups of young people.
Conflict featured in all six areas, although the frequency and level of violence varied. Mostly, conflict occurred on boundaries between residential areas (typically defined by roads, railways, vacant land or other physical features), or where there were incursions by one group into another’s territory. There was also evidence, in one of the cities, of conflict being played out in the city centre between groups from different areas. The level of organisation of territoriality appeared to vary considerably between places; in some places territoriality encouraged the formation of gangs. In each location, territorial behaviour was associated with other types of anti-social behaviour such as drinking, taking drugs and minor theft.
Origins and geography
Territorial behaviour was often associated with very tight boundaries, and frequently identified as longstanding and ‘generational’. This research found that territoriality was learned behaviour for those concerned and that the stories told to them by older generations, when combined with their own limited horizons, had a significant part in transmitting their territorial culture between generations.
The research also suggested a strong interrelationship between territoriality and disadvantaged areas. Some of the case studies showed connections between poor housing conditions and often difficult family backgrounds, and territoriality. Territorial behaviour appeared for some to be a product of deprivation, a lack of opportunities and attractive activities, limited aspirations and an expression of identity. It could be understood as a coping mechanism for young people living in poverty, who were thus provided with leisure, excitement and an alternative focus of association outside their households.
In some places, tensions between or within areas arising from people’s attachment to the place where they lived reflected, or were linked to, other divisions between groups. By far the most influential division was ethnic origin, and this division existed to some degree in all the English case studies.
Who was involved
Boys aged 13-17 years old were the most active in territoriality and certainly most visible. They were also most likely to carry weapons. Girls were seldom involved in conflict and were less affected by territoriality, feeling safer to travel outside their home neighbourhoods. However, girls and relationships could be a source of conflict between different groups of young men.
Younger children often closely identified with territorial boundaries and in some areas they were involved in territorial behaviour. Men in their late teens and 20s also engaged in territorial behaviour in some places, particularly where territoriality was also associated with selling drugs and other criminal behaviour.
Motivations
The study identified a large number of factors that motivated young people to participate in territorial behaviour:
§ Territorial affiliations were a source of friendship and group solidarity that provided an alternative to household and family affiliations.
§ Young people sought recognition and 'respect' among their peers.
§ Participation in territorial conflict was sometimes motivated by a sense of ownership over the area, and the desire to protect the area or oneself. Simply crossing a boundary into a neighbouring territory was regarded as an insult and could lead to conflict.
§ As male teenagers became sexually aware, territoriality was intensified by the protection, or perceived ownership, of girls and young women in that area.
§ In some places, territoriality was a leisure activity, a form of 'recreational violence' where 'gang fighting' was ritualised.
§ Territoriality was sometimes associated with material crime for financial gain.
The impact on young people and communities
Many young people felt unable to cross territorial boundaries. Territoriality placed limits on young people’s freedom to go to areas outside their own, especially in the evenings and at weekends. The extent to which territoriality restricted their mobility and access to opportunities and facilities varied according to their level of involvement in it, and varied between sites. Territoriality had a negative impact on young people’s access to education, leisure and relationships. For some, mainly those who were involved in conflict, the fear of violence when outside their own areas was so strong that even when transport to leisure facilities was provided they were unwilling to travel to access them.
The impact of territoriality extended beyond those directly involved. Even those young people who were not active in territorial groups sometimes faced restrictions on their movement because of where they were from. The case studies revealed many examples of 'innocent' young people being caught in 'the wrong place at the wrong time'.
In areas of mixed ethnicity, territoriality was sometimes exacerbated by ethnic differences; some areas were perceived as belonging to one group, despite having residents from more than one group. This had a negative impact on young people, who were all the more easily seen to be in the 'wrong area'.
Territoriality was associated, in all six locations to some degree, with violent confrontation with rivals from other areas. The risk of harm, or even death, appeared be much higher for those actively involved in territorial gangs compared to non-participants, as they were involved in fighting more frequently or were likely to be victims of revenge attacks. Territoriality could involve anti-social behaviour, including carrying weapons and violence, and often led to young people entering the youth justice system – both likely to provide barriers to future employment or other opportunities.
Three of the case studies indicated that low-level, routine territorial behaviour could be a foundation for the formation of criminal gangs involved in distributing drugs and gun-related crime.
Territoriality also had a wider impact on communities. Problematic territorial behaviour by some young people often led the wider community to 'demonise' all young people, so that any group of boys or young men was viewed with suspicion. Family members also sometimes got caught up in violence.
Current responses: 'anti-territorial' projects
This research identified over 200 local projects across Britain which could be described as ‘anti-territorial’ in some sense, funded from a wide range of government and charitable sources. These organisations carried out a whole range of activities linked to particular local concerns, including:
§ diversionary activities (such as sport and leisure);
§ education (e.g. about the consequences for young people);
§ association (to break down boundaries between communities by increasing contact); and
§ conflict resolution techniques (for more serious conflict).
The projects in the six case studies appeared to play an important role in tackling young people’s motivations for involvement, such as boredom and peer pressure. But they were not really able to tackle underlying problems, such as deprivation or unemployment. These projects faced a number of challenges including reaching out effectively to those most affected, and were hindered by limited capacity and access to funding. On the whole across Britain these schemes appeared opportunistic, temporary and somewhat randomly distributed.
Public policy and research implications
Territoriality has the potential to be a significant factor for several themes in social and urban policy. However, recognition and understanding of it in policy circles appears to be at a fairly early stage. This study indicates that there are substantial ‘social exclusion’ disadvantages for young people because of restricted mobility and conflict caused by territoriality, therefore it merits being taken seriously as an important problem in its own right. Because territoriality can be associated with disadvantage, programmes that are designed to create alternative opportunities for young people and offer them positive ways of affirming themselves other than on the streets appear to offer a solution. Projects that help young people build bridges to other communities and break down their isolation should be especially helpful.
This research supports the idea that some of the most violent gangs have territorial origins. The local and wider significance of gang violence indicates that it would be useful to consider the causes of gang formation and to concentrate resources on prevention and conflict resolution, as well as tackling criminal behaviour by existing gangs. A clearer understanding, however, is needed of the links between low-level territorial behaviour and the formation of criminal gangs. It would also be useful to more closely identify the scale and scope of young people’s involvement in territorial behaviour.
The evidence of territoriality originating in historic patterns of residential differentiation creates concerns about the settlement of migrant groups and how this might interact with territorial and gang behaviour. Thought needs to be given to the provision of services and support for migrants and existing communities affected by incomers in light of these issues.
This research also suggests that addressing problematic territoriality would support the current theme in planning and housing policy to encourage social mix in both existing and newly developed residential areas and, within them, to consider the institutions and spaces that are necessary to allow social mixing to occur.
Finally, there are many useful anti-territorial projects across Britain, which need to be evaluated in more depth to promote good practice.
About the study
The researchers conducted six case studies based on 'anti-territorial' projects in Bradford, Bristol, Glasgow, Peterborough, Sunderland and Tower Hamlets. The study draws on over 40 interviews with key local stakeholders and 15 focus groups with young people, including those who were involved with the ‘anti-territorial’ projects and those who were not. In addition, six interviews were held with national-level stakeholders involved in policy.
I got this info from the Glasgow University Group. The link is below.
http://www.jrf.org.uk/publications/young-people-and-territoriality-british-cities?gclid=CPiKvN2lhLUCFSHHtAod3hAADA
Meeting Two – 18th January 2013
Draft Production
Timetable
Date
|
Task
|
September 2012 to January 2013
|
Research Period and Preliminary stages of
development as well as initial meeting with Caroline Officer
|
February 2013
|
Continue extensive research, work with
contributors, source actors and locations, review budget, technical skills
master class and finish all the necessary pre-production paperwork
|
March 2013
|
Filming the drama and the interviews and photo shoot
of the actors
|
April 2013
|
Editing
|
May 2013
|
Finishing up and hand in 10th May 2013
|
Agenda for 18th January 2013
1.
Discuss Production Timetable
2.
Define roles
3.
Research – what are documentaries? Types? The
ins and outs of production
4.
Incorporating drama
5.
Improvement of skills – Technical Skills master
class
6.
Statistics and Market research
7.
Any other business
Minutes from meeting – 18th January 2013
Members Present:
Ø
Latoya Wilson
Ø
Adele Morris Robinson
Ø
Katie Allen
1.
Production Timetable
The Production timetable was discussed and has been
collectively agreed on.
2.
Defining Roles
Latoya Wilson
Opal
Media Roles
|
Production
Roles
|
Managing Director
|
Production Manager
|
Producer
|
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Camera Operator
|
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Director of Photography (Lighting)
|
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Photographer
|
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Researcher
|
Katie Allen
Opal
Media Roles
|
Production
Roles
|
Company Secretary
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Director for interviews
|
Casting Director
|
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Sound Recordist for Drama
|
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Script Supervisor (Continuity)
|
|
Researcher
|
Adele Morris Robinson
Opal
Media Roles
|
Production
Roles
|
Creative Director
|
Director for drama
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Writer
|
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Editor
|
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Sound Recordist for Interviews
|
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Locations Manager
|
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Researcher
|
Detailed
Job Descriptions
Adele Morris-Robinson
Responsibilities
Ø Create script
Ø Direct cast and
crew in drama production
Ø Create storyboard
and desired shot lists
Ø Edit documentary
Ø Record high quality sound
Ø Record wild tracks
Ø Source music that complements the drama
Ø Help in writing
the post production script
Ø Write a paper edit
Latoya
Wilson
Responsibilities-
Ø In charge of all production
stages – draw up schedules and budgets
Ø Delegate tasks and
roles
Ø Co-ordinate with
cast and crew members
Ø Organises and take
minutes in meetings
Ø Ensure that all
the paperwork and tasks are set and met at the intended times.
Ø Operate the camera
Ø Book and hire
equipment
Ø In charge of
lighting
Ø In charge of all
aspect of photography and branding
Katie Allen
Responsibilities
Ø Cast appropriate
actors
Ø Maintaining
continuity
Ø Record high
quality sound
Ø Record wild tracks
Ø Help in writing
the post production script
Ø Direct
contributors in interview section of documentary
Additional Roles Required:
Ø
Graphic Designer
Ø
Music Composer
Ø
Hair and Make-up Artist
Ø
Photographer (for documenting behind the scenes
stills and photography for promotional material) * Latoya Wilson to perform
this role
3.
Research
Everyone has been instructed to do as much research as
possible to be emailed to me by the end of the month (January 31st)
Ø
What are documentaries?
Ø
What types exist and what category does our
documentary fall under?
Ø
The ins and outs of television production?
Ø
Researching drama
Ø
Market research?
Ø
Who are our competitors?
Ø
Potential clients?
Ø
Contributors?
4.
Incorporating Drama
Ø
Adele has been instructed to source locations.
Ø
We will cast actors from the Star Now website.
Ø
Adele is to send the draft script for the drama
scenes.
5.
Improvement of technical skills
Ø Ask fellow peers for advice
Ø Talk to the technical staff and
Vanessa
Ø Research tutorials on YouTube
6.
Statistics and Market Research
Ø
Focus groups
Ø
Blogs
Ø
Websites
Ø
Surveys
7.
Any Other Business
Ø Schedule meetings with Caroline
Ø Location – interviews to take place
in places of work and at home.
Ø Tasks to be done by the end of
January
Ø Blog and email address to be set up
Ø Confirm contributors
Ø Redesign logo
Ø Organise an evening of documentary
watching at my house (February)
Ø The agreed days for work on the
production project are Wednesdays and Thursdays
Draft Production Timetable and Main Aims
The documentary aims to explore the effects that violence have on the victims family. We aim to explore this in an innovative way by incorporating drama for our younger audience. There are a multitude of tasks that need to be done to make this programme a success. It will be a valuable text to young people. It is a sensitive area to cover, so it is vital that we avoid any ethical issues by conducting ourselves in a professional manner when dealing with real life contributors who are the family members of victims. We feel that the subject matter is an extremely interesting one, so we will do our best efforts to create opportunities that will ultimately enhance the content. This project will also give us an opportunity to broaden and develop skills that we may not be confident in as well as utilising and exploiting the skills we are confident in.
Our Draft Production Timetable
Date
|
Task
|
September 2012 to January 2013
|
Research Period and Preliminary stages of development as well as initial meeting with Caroline Officer
|
February 2013
|
Continue extensive research, work with contributors, source actors and locations, review budget, technical skills master class and finish all the necessary pre-production paperwork
|
March 2013
|
Filming the drama and the interviews and photo shoot of the actors
|
April 2013
|
Editing
|
May 2013
|
Finishing up and hand in 10th May 2013
|
Our Journey
This blog documents our journey in creating a documentary about the effects that gang violence has on the victims family.
Production Challenge
Production Challenge
Medium Involved
Opal media will be to creating a Television Documentary with dramatic reconstructions.
Synopsis
The text will be a twenty minute documentary which is a culmination of both emotive interviews and dramatic reconstructions which explore the after effects that gang culture and violence can have on the victim’s family.
Workforce
The group will consist of three members Latoya Wilson, Adele Robinson & Katie Allen.
Target Audience
The Primary target audience for the documentary is young people aged 13- 25 as they are the most likely to engage in gang activity. The programme aims to be a deterrent for these people. A secondary audience can be determined which is adults aged 25 and over as the documentary can be watched by anyone who has an interest in gang violence.
Locations and production costs
The programme is not specific to West Midlands as gang violence is a universal subject. However to provide focus, we have decided to centre our efforts in the West Midlands area which in turn utilises the best resources that are made readily available to us.
The intention is to film the footage using recording cameras such as the Sony JVC from the university. Production costs will be minimal as all of the equipment will be hired from the technician’s office and we will source the most cost effective modes of transport. The contributors will also be voluntary which helps to minimise costs.
Critical Evaluation of professional contexts
It will be a success in the current media environment as there is not a programme in the market like this. It will be a stylised programme that looks at the violence from a new perspective – the victim’s family members.
We feel that the subject matter is not heavily featured in the media. A comparable text is the 2011 ITV documentary into Stephan Lawrence’s murder, which looks into the inquiry of the unprovoked racial attack by a gang of men. The style of this documentary is inspirational, with the use of evidence, engaging interviews and the stylistic nature of the documentary as it incorporated the use of dramatic reconstructions which we will draw inspiration on. However the documentary’s focus was on the police cover-up and not on the effects of the victim’s family. We feel that our documentary will be equally engaging as it will be shot through the perspective of the victim’s family member which pushes it from being just an informative text to one that actively engages the audience by showing the world through the victim’s family’s eyes.
However there are implications when filming such sensitive areas in the contributor’s lives. We have to avoid any ethical issues by gaining informed consent. We must ensure that we build a rapport with the contributors and remain respectful in their wishes, if they do not want some of the footage to be used.
Treatment
The aim is to create an engaging and educational documentary that brings awareness to young people about gang violence and crime. The documentary explores gang violence and the after effects of this violence, which we feel is an innovative and intriguing approach to take on this controversial subject area. It will act as a deterrent for young people who may feel that committing crimes and joining a gang is an appropriate way of life. The text will be a documentary with dramatic reconstructions. It will feature a number of interviews and a dramatized piece that will be separated by each interview to create interest. The most appropriate contributors to be sourced will include the West Midlands police, a former gang member, a victim’s family member and also actors for the drama.
Evidence of skills (Prerequisite Modules)
· MED5049 Television Studies
· MED5026 Television Drama
· MED5024 Television Documentaries and Features
· MED5030 Music Television and Promotions
· First year Production Event
· First year Television Production skills
The wide variety of modules that we have undertaken will be of great benefit to the smooth running of the production process. The first and second year modules have provided the background knowledge and experience to creating a television programme. we have become multi-skilled and been trained to work in both location and studio settings and we have a full understanding into the contexts and working practises that are required in creating the text – ranging from how to work with contributors to managing projects to editing footage together.
Production Plan
The production process is a lengthy process that will require time management and organisation. It must take up 300 hours of allotted time. The chart below illustrates the various tasks that the team members will have to complete throughout the production process that should fill this time but are subject to change.
Work completed so far- A script has been written for the drama and a solid knowledge of a production plan, research and assignment of roles has been achieved.
What we will submit- we will submit a DVD and a production portfolio pack
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