Project Schedule!

Hi Cambridge, to prepare for the portfolio project, I'm going to be making a schedule so I can stay organized and never be overwhelmed throughout these next 8 weeks (hopefully)!

Before I divide things up into each week, I wanted to have an outline of what I have to do for this assignment. First, I need to research Coming-of-Age film openings and focus on how they introduce things like characters and the story. Then, I have to plan the plot, the script, the storyboard, the locations, the actors, and any sound elements I need. After that, I have to film, record any audio I need, and get all the footage I need. Next, I have to edit a rough draft, add my titles and credits, and fix any sound parts. Finally, I have to revise everything and create my CCR.

So, with all of that, here's my schedule...

Week One (1/16–1/23): 3 Blog Posts

- Choose a genre and study openings

- Research key conventions I might use

- Brainstorm ideas for opening

- Create notes for characters and setting

Week Two (1/26–2/1): 4 Blog Posts

- In‑depth research into Coming-of-Age openings

- Study structure of real title sequences

- Finalize style and plot of my opening

- Make my project schedule

Week Three (2/2–2/8): 4 Blog Posts

- Write the script for my opening

- Create a storyboard for every shot

- Make a list props, wardrobe, and other mise‑en‑scene elements I’ll need

Week Four (2/9–2/15): 4 Blog Posts

- Finalize characters, locations, actors, and filming dates

- Get all of costumes, props, setting, and lighting organized

- Plan audio parts like voiceovers and foley ideas

Week Five (2/16–2/22): 4 Blog Posts

- Film scenes and any extra ones

- Record foley and voiceover sounds

- Create my production company logo

- Re‑shoot anything that didn’t work

Week Six (2/23–3/1): 4 Blog Posts

- Edit the rough draft together

- Add production company logo and all the required credits

- Add music, sync audio, and adjust volume

Week Seven (3/2–3/8): 4 Blog Posts

- Re‑edit scenes that need to flow better

- Fix any audio issues or re‑record if needed

- Be completed with the final film opening

- Start CCR planning and research

Week Eight (3/9–3/17): 4 Blog Posts

- Film/record CCR

- Edit CCR and finalize visuals and audio

- Double‑check film opening (titles, credits, sound, pacing)

- Upload final film opening and CCR

- Complete final reflection and submit everything by 3/17

Reflection:

    This was very helpful for me to plan out and hopefully it'll help me throughout the project. I also created a calendar template on Canva that I printed out, and I've been writing down what I do each day to keep track. So, here's image of the template if you want to see. I color-coded it with my school calendar so it's even more efficient.

Canva. (2024). Canva [Software]. Canva. https://www.canva.com