Major Project Production Unit - Briefing

Today we had a briefing with Simon to help with the process of moving forward into the production of our major project. He explained that this unit is designed to bring together all the creative and critical experience of the course. We will have to make a final piece that will be put together using all the skills we have learnt in previous units.

Since we have planned a project in the previous pre-production unit, myself and Andreya will be taking the project forward and shooting it as well as editing it in post-production to create a final piece. In this unit, I will be carrying forward my roles from pre-production and I will be making sure I am applying all the skills that are needed when making the projected. I must ensure that I have advanced creative methodologies and to give insight into why I am making decisions on each part of the project. Lastly, I must also show clear management throughout showing that I am clear in my direction and have set everything up well in order to guide the process smoothly.


Overall there should be:

1x Complete Major Project Production (Uploaded to the course drive)

1x 2 - 3-minute extract (Uploaded to the course drive)

5x Production Stills (3x Action, 2x Behind The Scenes)

1x Production Poster (A1 size, high res, digital copy for course drive, print copy)

1x R&D Journal (Research, Professional Practice, Development)


A schedule must be clear and accurate to ensure we are keeping on track with the production and being organised. Real actors must be hired rather than friends, family or people on the course, the crew needs to be hired for each role that needs to be filled to ensure I am concentrating on my specific roles. Locations are really important to work for the story so I must ensure I am getting the right places that fit. The music should be well fitted and scored to the film to set mood and tone. Ensure contracts and risk assessments are carried out before any filming takes place. Production stills need to be taken with both the action and behind the scenes. Sound design needs to be elaborate and detailed. It needs to work well with what's happening on screen and to build the project to a professional piece.

Producers Role
Needs to be overseeing the whole production right the way through making sure the organisation is in place.

Writers Role
Ensure the scripts are up to date and if anything needs moving about and adjusting then it's important to make the changes.

Directors Role
Directing all the way through the process and have a very clear creative plan of how to get all the shots and the final edit.


There are many key things to think about moving forward into this unit. These are, do not under produce, find the right cast, have enough crew and make sure they are suitable, give enough time, have enough money, gain plenty of coverage in both video and sound, include lots of detail in everything done like set design/ dressing at a location and communication is key.