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THEORETICAL HOW TO FIX FACED DIDN’T FACE

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In a past production, During the research
when it came to do the phase, I have planned
screen writing for the to research into how to
script, I didn’t know properly screen write
really how I wanted to and to add that
write the script which emotional tension that
meant that the film I want in the film. I
didn’t come out as will make sure I have
well. at least an outline
right before I begin to
write the script.

MID POINT REVIEW: As I included this into my research, I was able to

I am worried that I In my production

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will not have enough schedule, I blocked out
time to finish analysis days that I would be
work because I take able to catch up on
longer to write this as this work which I have
I want to make sure done in the past and
that I get the full has worked out quite
marks for it and that I well.
talk about the
necessary pieces of the
analysis

MID POINT REVIEW: Throughout the project, I did my best into keeping up
with analysis work and making sure I wrote a proper analysis each time.
However, the stage I did face this issue was during the research stage
when I was talking to interviewees. When I was listening to the one story,
I realized that the topic was too emotionally draining for me, and I felt
for my mental health, that I had to take a step back. Because I did plan
for extra time in my production schedule, I found that I was able to
resolve the issue and carried on moving forward. For me, this issue
allowed me to realize how important this topic is to many people who has
experienced these feelings and I knew more about how I was going to take
on this project, having understood these feelings.
I will most probably During my research, I

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use actors that do not would also like to
have much experience in research how to direct
acting. young actors and actors
that have never acted
before which will allow
me to get the most out
of having actors that
do not know how to act,
thus, leading to a
 better film using a
wide range of actors.

MID POINT REVIEW: I researched this mostly using a book written by one of
the best acting coaches in the industry. Their tips were quite helpful
into understanding from a director’s point of view how to deal with non-
professional actors and use them to get the most out of the performance.
Their tips also allowed me to decide if the actor I envisioned was going
to be the perfect fit, and my actors were definitely perfect for the role.

PRACTICAL HOW TO FIX FACED DIDN’T FACE

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felt rushed when it planned for sufficient
came to the editing. time for editing
because it is quite
important for the
output of the film to
be perfect and not feel
rushed.

MID POINT REVIEW: During my planning stage, that first week was really
cloudy so I was only able to film the sunset scenes the following week
which pushed my editing time for the rest of the film. I did plan more
time into the other two weeks to deal with this editing issue which did
help, and that I did have more time to look back on my work to get
feedback. This issue did not cause last minute editing which was great as
I found the appearance was much better, having more time to film, and
edit.

During casting actors I have put in my

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and planning around production schedule
when I need actors, in more time to be able to
the previous unit, I film so in case an
had an experience where actor is not able to
I wasn’t able to have film at the last
an actor on a specific minute, I have time to
day that we had reschedule to be able
scheduled together to fit it in.
since something came up
with lead to multiple
schedule changes. As a For example, if I need
class, most groups were multiple actors for a
behind which led to the specific scene, and one
planning being taken of the other actors
back and overlapped can’t make it, I will
with time I needed to plan to have multiple
make changes to my understudies for the
filming schedule. roles – this scene
would particularly be
if I want to have a
party scene or a bunch
of friends hanging out,
the specific actor I
need is the main actor.

MID POINT REVIEW: Leading on from the last issue, it definitely caused a
similar issue to this. I had originally planned a party scene in the first
week that I had already planned actors for but it then had to move to the
 day after which mean’t that I needed to use more understudies to fill the
roles as the extras in the scene. Luckily, I did talk to a few more people
in case something like this happened so therefore I had to just call them
as ask to be there at the time since I knew they would be available.

Also, Because the first week, it was cloudy, I pushed that filming to the
week after, I had to go back and forth, scheduling when my main actor was
available and crew, and when the weather was good to film in. This took
way longer to deal with as the weather was unexpected.