MMS 237 - Producing & Directing Techniq

1. Examine advanced producing terminology and the process of production
   1. Explain the steps required to produce a video
   2. Demonstrate the communication skills needed to produce a video
   3. Define film and TV production terminology
   4. Discuss solving production problems as they arise
   5. Describe the process of managing a production for different size budgets
2. Demonstrate software used in the film and TV production process
   1. Demonstrate using word processors, spreadsheets, email and other software
   2. Demonstrate using specialty software for film and TV production budgeting & scheduling
   3. Explain available standard industry forms to use for production elements
   4. Describe how to find documents needed online
3. Examine communication techniques with clients and production personnel
   1. Apply and demonstrate effective use of emails, phone calls, texts and other communication methods
   2. Apply and demonstrate verbal, nonverbal, written and visual communication methods
   3. Demonstrate positive communication skills vs. negative communication skills
   4. Demonstrate and practice negotiating skills
4. Evaluate advanced production planning techniques
   1. Create budgets
   2. Create schedules
   3. Set up casting sessions
   4. Conduct a location scout
   5. Conduct a tech scout
   6. Explain legal requirements
   7. Explain insurance requirements
   8. Explain safety considerations
   9. Discuss union vs. non-union productions
   10. Discuss how to select the crew
5. Create the necessary forms and documents for a production
   1. Create a production book
   2. Develop call sheets and maps
   3. Develop a shooting schedule
   4. Track actual expenses in the budget and compare to estimated expenses
6. Examine producer’s duties during production
   1. Analyze and demonstrate managing the production
   2. Examine and demonstrate solving problems with time, money and personnel solutions
   3. Demonstrate tracking expenditures and reallocating funds
   4. Demonstrate negotiating without negative consequences
7. Examine producer’s duties during post-production
   1. Describe the complete steps required for post-production
   2. Describe managing the post-production process through all of the steps
   3. Examine all elements required for final delivery for different projects
8. Explain advanced directing terminology and the process of directing
   1. Discuss the differences between features, TV, documentaries, commercials, corporate and multi-cam productions
   2. Explain the steps required to direct a video
   3. Explain and discuss the communication skills needed to direct a video
   4. Describe solving directing problems as they arise
   5. Discuss how to stay true to the message, stay creative and inspired throughout the production process
   6. Discuss best practices for directing
   7. Show examples of different director’s work
9. Evaluate the steps required to be a successful director
   1. Discuss the importance of understanding history, art, politics, social science and many other subjects to be an effective director
   2. Analyze and determine the foundational message of a video
   3. Analyze a script and determine the best approach to visualize the story
   4. Breakdown a script into its production components
   5. Analyze character development
   6. Determine the plot structure
   7. Discuss the importance of understanding cameras, lights, sound, art direction, wardrobe design, editing, visual effects, sound design and all aspects of film and video production
   8. Create shot lists
   9. Create a storyboard
   10. Examine the requirements for selecting the crew
   11. Prepare for the first day of shooting
10. Examine casting and working with actors
    1. Demonstrate how to create specific casting breakdowns
    2. Discuss the importance of casting and making the best decision for the video
    3. Demonstrate how to conduct a casting session
    4. Discuss and demonstrate how to interact with actors
    5. Practice successful methods of getting the best performance from actors
    6. Explain the do’s and don’ts of directing actors
11. Analyze how a director works on the set
    1. Practice how to communicate with department heads like the DP, Production Designer, Wardrobe Designer, etc.
    2. Demonstrate the best practices of directing on set
    3. Discuss and demonstrate problem resolution on set
    4. Explain dealing with time, money and personnel restraints
    5. Explain and practice negotiating with producers, talent and dept. heads
12. Evaluate how a director works in post-production
    1. Demonstrate how to communicate and work collaboratively with post department heads like the Post-Production Supervisor, Editor, Composer, Post Sound Mixer, Visual Effects Supervisor, etc.
    2. Explain best practices for telling the story through editing
    3. Analyze input and decide what to take and what to reject
    4. Explain negotiating and convincing client’s, studios, producers and others on the best outcome for the video.