pre production documents Flashcards
what is a workplan?
an organised document containing all the tasks needed to be completed in the client’s timescale
why is a workplan important?
clearly shows all the activities needed to be done to complete the project
allows you to manage your time efficiently
what are the components of a workplan
phases
tasks
activities
workflow
timescales
milestones
contingencies
phases?
pre-production
production
post-production
tasks?
larger sections of work
activities?
smaller actions needed to be carried out to complete a task
workflow?
visual representation of all the activities in the order they need to be completed
timescales?
the length of time available to complete the project
milestones?
key points in a project
contingencies?
extra time given for an activity if it isn’t completed in its initial time
advantages of workplans?
everyone knows their roles and responsibilities
progress can be tracked
clear deadlines
easy to spot if something goes wrong
what is a mind map?
a diagram used to represent and/or generate ideas and organise information
what does a mind map include?
central node
nodes
subnodes
branches
what is a mood board?
a visual collage of elements used to display and generate ideas for the product
what is an asset log/table?
a table that contains information about any assets used in a media product
what is an asset?
illustration, photo, diagram, font, colour or sound
what is a flow chart / site map?
a diagram of steps that show the sequence they should happen in
typically used with buttons
what is a script?
a document that contains the written text of a media product, formatted in a specific way
chronological order
what is included in a script?
dialogue
movements / actions
expressions
instructions
IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER
how can a script be improved?
make it a shooting script
- include camera angles and shots
what is a storyboard?
a series of boxes in chronological order containing the action that occurs in a specific scene with text below describing the action
what is a visualisation diagram?
a detailed drawing/sketch that shows what the final product should look like
