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Week 6 Blog

This weekly journal entry from a student discusses their progress on planning and filming for their FMP project in week six. They learned how to create an effective equipment list and organize their crew. While one actor was unable to film, they adapted by filming scenes without that character. The student ensured they were prepared by completing their script and storyboard. They hired equipment in advance and communicated with actors and crew about filming dates by email and messaging. The student organized a location recce and transport. They indicate being slightly behind schedule and need to complete other weekly blogs and documents to stay on track.

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Week 6 Blog

This weekly journal entry from a student discusses their progress on planning and filming for their FMP project in week six. They learned how to create an effective equipment list and organize their crew. While one actor was unable to film, they adapted by filming scenes without that character. The student ensured they were prepared by completing their script and storyboard. They hired equipment in advance and communicated with actors and crew about filming dates by email and messaging. The student organized a location recce and transport. They indicate being slightly behind schedule and need to complete other weekly blogs and documents to stay on track.

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WEEKLY JOURNALS

This is where you think about your FMP learning journey and development.
Don’t simply describe what you did - consider what you have learnt and how this has benefitted
your project. What do you need to improve?

THIS IS JUST GUIDANCE THAT YOU NEED TO ADAPT TO YOUR OWN PROJECT. YOU HAVE CREATED YOUR
OWN PRODUCTION SCHEDULES AND YOUR WEEKLY BLOGS SHOULD REFELCT THAT.

THESE QUESTIONS SHOULD BE ADDRESSED IN THE WEEKS YOU COMPLETED THEM. DO NOT JUST SUBMIT THIS
FORM FILLED IN FOR YOUR WEEKLY BLOGS. THERE SHOULD BE 11 WEEKLY BLOG ENTRIES (INCLUDING
EASTER).

Week six – Planning/filming

PLANNING

What did you learn from your planning I learned how to make a good equipment list as I had to make
this week? sure that my one was done to a high standard. In addition to
this I had to learn about what sections I should include in my
equipment list so that it would be a useful document that does
its intended job well so that I am fully prepared and able to film
with organised equipment.

What issues did you encounter and When organising my crew, I had to make sure that they were
how did you overcome them? going to be able to film on the days I needed them. From
experience I have learned that people confirm that they can
act or be a part of the film crew, suddenly they forget or end
up being too busy doing their own work leaving you on thin ice.
Luckily only one of my character couldn’t record, therefore I
just recorded the scenes that didn’t include him and recorded
his part another day when he was available.

How did you ensure that you are I ensured that I was prepared to film by making sure my script
prepared for filming? and storyboard was completed so I knew exactly what I’m
doing. In addition, I made sure my crew was ready by double
checking if everyone can record on the snapchat group chat
that we made.

How did you ensure that your I hired out the equipment that I needed the day before just to
equipment lists were completed to a be safe.
high standard?
How have you ensured your actors I have ensured all my actors and crew would be available by
and crew will be available? emailing them the dates I needed them. I also snapchatted
them the day before in case they forgot – making sure they are
ready.

How well have you been able to I organised the location by completing detailed location
organise locations and transport? recces and checked the train times to ship lake the day before
recording.

Are you on track for the week? If not, Behind


how far behind are you?

What work do you need to complete Other weekly blogs + pitch + Final evaluation
outside of lessons to stay on track?

High Grade Tips

Planning & Production


● ‘effective planning, organisation’ – your FMP Workbook will explain what you need to do in the
next few weeks to make sure all of your planning is completed, and also how this will help you
● ‘efficient production against timescales’ – your FMP Proposal will clearly identify how you intend
to create your project before the deadline in May
● ‘commitment & subject engagement’ – all of the above referred to in your daily/weekly
reflections

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