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Filming intentions

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Planning & Filming Schedule To stay on track, I’ve outlined an example of a basic plan where I can then fill in dates instead of approximations : Script Finalization : [e.g., June 5, 2025] Location Scouting : [e.g., June 6–8, 2025] Filming Days : Scene 1 & 2 : [June 13, 2025] Scene 3–5 : [June 15, 2025] Pick-ups/B-Roll : [June 18, 2025] Post-Production Starts : [June 20, 2025] Final Edit Deadline : [July 10, 2025] I will have completed filming by the end of the summer term, therefore I've arranged to meet with the two actors on Friday 6th June to finalise dates for filming. I plan to have an outline of the script by then and to have overall decided on the plot.  Location and Setting: I have considered many options over the process of planning this film opening, and a lot of the concepts and ideas revolved around the genre of which I chose and the viewings of film openings I studied. Considering my overall plot was key to this process, and the ele...

Creative Process

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The Creative Process: Using Blogs and Losing Original Work As part of my creative process, I’ve used and tried out various blog platforms to collect thoughts, drafts, and early-stage ideas, to eventually be able to show a portfolio of my final work. The blog is used to organize research, and create that final piece of work. I tried changing platforms as a practical decision or for a cleaner interface, better tools, or simply trying something new. Over time, the blog site 'Webador' became an archive of my creative development. It held notes, outlines, and reflections that were key to my overall portfolio. However, using multiple platforms came with downsides, particularly in terms of consistency and file management. At one point, I lost access to one of my original blogs due to a platform shutdown and lack of backups. That loss included early versions of ideas and unfinished writing that I hadn’t saved elsewhere. It was a clear reminder of the risks involved in relying on ext...