1. Script -- visual outline if no dialogue
see storyboard
2. Breakdown the Script -- Determine the following
a. The number and types of actors required
2 actor (Ronnie and Brain)
b. How many scenes each actor will be in and the total length of their performances.
Ronnie (all 21 scenes) Brain three scene
c. The requirements, number, and types of locations.
MCA library, apartment bedroom, outside Poplar & N. Beve. (day), on the Bus (Mata), Wendy’s front door, outside Poplar and Hollywood (night)
d. The number and types of stunts and special effects.
Zero
e. What special costumes and makeup will be required?
Zero. Need old clothing as custom. Actor will provide.
f. What props are required?
Zero.
3. Location Scout (locations_legal.doc) – during scout note sound quality, available light, and power. Take photos of location. Post to your blog.
(See blog)
4. Confirm Locations – Draw an overhead map of the natural and electrical power sources.
For library varies natural light
For apartment bedroom varies natural light (may change due to schedule
For outside Poplar & N. Beve. (day); I will only use the batteries (must be sunny)
For on the Bus (Mata) ); I will only use the batteries (must be sunny)
For Wendy’s front door); I will only use the batteries (must be sunny)
outside Poplar and Hollywood (night); I will only use the batteries (must be not rainy)
5. Block each scene by creating a series of thumbnails for each scene. Master Shots – note coverage -- Post your storyboards to your blog.
6.Determine the number of days you will shoot
Wednesday 11/11/09, Monday 11/16/09, Tuesday 11/17/09, and Wednesday 11/18/09
7. Create a spreadsheet schedule – this should include:
date – days – scene – time – location – actors –
Date/days Wednesday 11/11/09
Scene (13-21)
Time (7:15p-1am)
Location (outside)Poplar. Belv)(night shooting)
Actors (Ronnie and Brain)
Date/days Monday 11/16/09
Scene (7-9)
Time (2pm-3:30pm)
Location (my apartment/(outside)Poplar. Belv)(day shooting)
Actors (Ronnie)
Date/days Tuesday 11/17/09
Scene (1-61)
Time 3pm-5pm
Location (outside)/Poplar_Parkway)(outside)/Poplar_Parkway)(mid-day)
Actors (Ronnie) (Ronnie and Brian)
8. Create a contact sheet for all actors/crew/locations
9. Create maps for actors if not picking them up.
