Problem solving

Theoretical How to fix Faced Didn’t face

Storyline structure Deconstruct story, make sure that it
might be a bit is filmable, and throw out bits and
complex to put pieces that might not be relevant
into a production. I to establish storyline.
worry that some of
it might be too
complex for me to
film.
Characters might not Will need to figure out individual and
have enough of a separate personalities for my characters
flexible personality and make them different from the next,
Especially the main 4, who will be needing
to have their own quirks and such.
There may be some When writing script, try and rewrite ideas
elements in the story and make sure they make sense, and
that might have to be proof-read any big plot-points
cut out because it may
lead to confusion in
the story.
Finding proper Scour the lower pages of google to find
authentic and genuine more credible information.
research
Fining the proper Try using other sources of information
place for research. (books and etc.) or try asking peers and
teaching staff for assistance.
Finding the right Don’t go on biased and un-credible sites
information to use for such as SlideShare and Wikipedia
research
Script writing might be Refer back to research and adapted main
a bit of a struggle to idea and write out exposition with
start with. already laid out ideas.
Music and sound I had Re-plan the music used in some of the
in mind eelier might sequences, and also remember to
not fit in with the new organise a shooting script.
storyline.
Copyright Issues with Ask for permission from royalty owners
music or, find royalty free alternatives.
Practical How to fix Faced Didn’t face
The “Shop Find an indoor location that is
Robbery” part of owned by one of the crew / actors
the storyline is very and set up a fake storefront, and
hard to do, since film there. If that doesn’t work, we
we can go into an could try and ask a storeowner to
actual shop with help us film.
fake guns, we’d
probably all be
arrested.
Guns Props, we will Either buy one from online,
inevitably have to (another problem, money...) or
use a fake gun or contact a person I know who has
two to help us film, plastic gun replicas.
since some scenes
might require a
firearms to be
present.
Money, we will Accumulate a set budget for
have to cash out filming, spend on only critical items
on at least either for shooting.
special effects or
props and we are
unsure how much
of budget we shall
have in the future.
Actors might back out Have a contingency plan ready, prepare
at last minute. for the worst of situations and have good
backups ready.
Getting the right Ask around for proper equipment, or
filming equipment either rent it from a production house.
since college
equipment is limited
Finding the right time Stick the production schedule and if you
for the project. can, find as much extra time as possible.
Finding the right props Depending on what props are needed,
for production. such as customer additions and handheld
props, look in cast / crews houses with
permission
Finding the right Consult the drama department for actors
actors for production. for auditions, or ask around in other CMP
classes.
Finding the right crew If more crew are needed other than me,
for production. ask others in the different classes.
In- built camera Isolate yourself in a quite or
microphone will pick soundproofed area when recording
up a lot indoor, turn of air conditioning or fans or
anything that can make noise.