Scheduling...

 Sunday, February 18th, 2024 

Scheduling (ish)

So, over the weekend I've thought a LOT about different possible approaches. I didn't think it would be this difficult to choose one and just call it a day. There's so many things you have to consider when having an idea you really like, such as, lighting, setting, props, what you have and don't have, etc. When I had an idea I loved and really wanted to go for, there was always a flaw that would interfere and shut me down. But I didn't give up, I continuously researched for examples of "horror film openings." 

In the midst of doing all this thinking and researching, I created an official plan. It's not strict, but it'll guide me and keep me on track so I don't fall behind. It tells me what I must get done every week, until the end. I was worried at first for the lack of timing and organization I'd have because of basketball season. There were so many hours of practice per day/week, and on top of that, the busy work my teachers give. But now I have a more suitable and plausible shift in timing, since season is over. 

My plan (which isn't written in detail on the schedule), is to make/buy every prop we need for the film, make certain who my characters will be and their role, and know the setting I want to have will be available at most times, before creating my story board next week. This seems like a stretch, but the best feeling for me, is being ahead of what's expected. Since I already know two of the characters that will be in my production (one being a puppy), I am sure neither of us (me or Carson, the potential antagonist in the story) will be gone for spring break (the time filming/editing will be done MOST), which is a huge benefit for me with timing and completion. 

Just to add on with what I've been doing this weekend, I found a cool website that has thousands of logo intros provided. It says free trial, but we all know that's BS, it asks for card payment and that kind of stuff. But from what Mrs. Stoklosa warns about how websites try to scam and do that weird stuff... i dont know about proceeding with their requirements. I also discovered different ways to make masks since that is one of the props I need for my production. Instead of just buying one, I plan to make my own.. maybe out of clay or I will buy a plain one and modify it myself. Here were some ideas: 

Carson (the guy in my film), didn't want to make the mask, he kept saying we should just buy one to make things simple. But I insisted, I want to make things more creative. Although it won't be as visually appealing (like neatness) than buying one... it's the effort that counts, right??

Last thing, we don't have school tomorrow, Monday, so I will be taking advantage of that time, so you will most likely hear from me in less than 24 hours!