The Infamous Blogs MUST, SHOULD, COULD list

Your blog MUST include: Representation analysis (gender) Camera shots and angles Camera movements video Notes on rule of thirds and continuity editing Preliminary Task (video and planning documents) Evaluation of preliminary task Research into Saul Bass Research: general codes and conventions of film openings Research: close analysis of horror openings (including Psycho) Research: target audience of a horror film Film pitches (video and survey) Explanation of final idea/concept Moodboard Narrative structure of film Title and logline (with research into similar products) Script Storyboard Location shots Casting and wardrobe/make up Shooting Schedules Rough cut footage with reflection/evaluation on where you go next

Your blog SHOULD include: A log of all group meetings Additional research into the particulars of your chosen sub-genre (e.g. common themes, common mise en scene elements, common shot types/angles/ edits etc) Regular mini-evaluations of the various stages of planning/production Review of footage/shooting days (e.g. what went well, what pick ups are required etc) Lighting tests Shot tests Casting/audition reels Detailed reasoning of casting, location, costume decisions using existing products as justification On set videos (e.g. prepping for a shot, doing make up etc) Research into music/sound Research into editing style of your chosen genre Drafts of scripts and storyboards Prop sourcing

Your blog COULD include (and this list is by no means exhaustive): Research into BBFC certification: where would you aim to have your film rated (links to target market) Comparative shots if you have been influenced by existing films, you could edit together some side by side comparisons and explain why you chose to use the source material as inspiration VLOG of process Research/analysis of uses and gratifications what do you think your audience will take from your product? A making of documentary A directors commentary Detailed comments on any drafts of scripts, storyboards etc to explain why amendments were made Audience reactions to drafts and your comments on how these reactions will move your work forward Sound/music creation Editing progress