SCHEDULE
Month 1-2: Pre-Production
(Personnel: Director, Producer, Cinematographer/VR Specialist, Production Designer, Scriptwriter, Editor)
1/ Week 1-2: Project Kickoff and Concept Refinement
- Finalize the creative vision and narrative structure.
- Refine the script and storyboard.
2/ Week 3-4: Budget and Funding
- Develop a detailed budget based on the distribution plan.
- Initiate discussions with potential funders and sponsors.
3/ Week 5-6: Location Scouting and Permitting
- Identify key locations for shooting.
- Obtain necessary permits and permissions.
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Month 3-5: Production
(Personnel: Director, Producer, Cinematographer/VR Specialist, Drone Pilot, Camera Operator, Sound Recordist, Production Assistant)
4/ Week 1-2: Equipment Setup and Testing
- Acquire and test all equipment, ensuring compatibility.
- Conduct test shoots at the Sakumono Lagoon.
5/ Week 3-6: Principal Photography
- Capture 360 footage, including interviews, public art installations, and environmental activities.
- Document the team's explorations and initiatives.
6/ Week 7-8: Post-Production Planning
- Begin organizing raw footage and data.
- Plan the post-production workflow.
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Month 6: Mid-Production Review
(Personnel: Director, Producer, Editor)
7/ Week 1: Initial Edit Review
- Conduct a mid-production review of selected footage and preliminary edits.
- Refine the creative direction based on feedback.
8/ Week 2-4: Additional Shoots
- Identify any gaps in the narrative.
- Conduct additional shoots to fill in missing elements.
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Month 7-8: Post-Production
(Personnel: Director, Producer, Editor, Post-Production Specialist)
9/ Week 1-2: Assembly Edit
- Begin assembling the documentary.
- Incorporate visual effects and immersive elements.
10/ Week 3-6: Sound Design and VR Optimization
- Implement sound design and ambient audio.
- Optimize the VR experience for various platforms.
11/ Week 7-8: Feedback and Revisions
- Share a draft with key stakeholders for feedback.
- Revise based on feedback.
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Month 9: Distribution and Exhibition Planning
(Personnel: Director, Producer, Marketing Coordinator)
12/ Week 1-2: Marketing Strategy
- Develop a comprehensive marketing and promotion plan.
- Design promotional materials.
13/ Week 3-4: Film Festival Submissions
- Identify suitable film festivals and submit the documentary.
- Plan for attendance at selected festivals.
14/ Week 5-6: Online Distribution Setup
- Coordinate with online platforms for distribution setup.
- Implement paywall and access controls.
15/ Week 7-8: Local Exhibition at Nubuke Foundation
- Coordinate with Nubuke Foundation for a local exhibition.
- Plan opening events and community engagement activities.
16/ Week 9: Premiere and Launch
- Host a premiere event for the documentary.
- Launch the documentary online with coordinated marketing efforts.
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Post-Launch: Monitoring and Assessment
(Personnel: Director, Producer, Marketing Coordinator, VR Experience Tester)
Months 10-12: Audience Engagement and Impact Assessment
- Monitor audience engagement through analytics.
- Assess the impact on environmental awareness and support.
____________________________________________________
Month 12: Post-Project Evaluation
- Conduct a post-project evaluation meeting with the team.
- Capture lessons learned and areas for improvement.
(Personnel: Director, Producer, Cinematographer/VR Specialist, Production Designer, Scriptwriter, Editor)
1/ Week 1-2: Project Kickoff and Concept Refinement
- Finalize the creative vision and narrative structure.
- Refine the script and storyboard.
2/ Week 3-4: Budget and Funding
- Develop a detailed budget based on the distribution plan.
- Initiate discussions with potential funders and sponsors.
3/ Week 5-6: Location Scouting and Permitting
- Identify key locations for shooting.
- Obtain necessary permits and permissions.
____________________________________________________
Month 3-5: Production
(Personnel: Director, Producer, Cinematographer/VR Specialist, Drone Pilot, Camera Operator, Sound Recordist, Production Assistant)
4/ Week 1-2: Equipment Setup and Testing
- Acquire and test all equipment, ensuring compatibility.
- Conduct test shoots at the Sakumono Lagoon.
5/ Week 3-6: Principal Photography
- Capture 360 footage, including interviews, public art installations, and environmental activities.
- Document the team's explorations and initiatives.
6/ Week 7-8: Post-Production Planning
- Begin organizing raw footage and data.
- Plan the post-production workflow.
____________________________________________________
Month 6: Mid-Production Review
(Personnel: Director, Producer, Editor)
7/ Week 1: Initial Edit Review
- Conduct a mid-production review of selected footage and preliminary edits.
- Refine the creative direction based on feedback.
8/ Week 2-4: Additional Shoots
- Identify any gaps in the narrative.
- Conduct additional shoots to fill in missing elements.
____________________________________________________
Month 7-8: Post-Production
(Personnel: Director, Producer, Editor, Post-Production Specialist)
9/ Week 1-2: Assembly Edit
- Begin assembling the documentary.
- Incorporate visual effects and immersive elements.
10/ Week 3-6: Sound Design and VR Optimization
- Implement sound design and ambient audio.
- Optimize the VR experience for various platforms.
11/ Week 7-8: Feedback and Revisions
- Share a draft with key stakeholders for feedback.
- Revise based on feedback.
____________________________________________________
Month 9: Distribution and Exhibition Planning
(Personnel: Director, Producer, Marketing Coordinator)
12/ Week 1-2: Marketing Strategy
- Develop a comprehensive marketing and promotion plan.
- Design promotional materials.
13/ Week 3-4: Film Festival Submissions
- Identify suitable film festivals and submit the documentary.
- Plan for attendance at selected festivals.
14/ Week 5-6: Online Distribution Setup
- Coordinate with online platforms for distribution setup.
- Implement paywall and access controls.
15/ Week 7-8: Local Exhibition at Nubuke Foundation
- Coordinate with Nubuke Foundation for a local exhibition.
- Plan opening events and community engagement activities.
16/ Week 9: Premiere and Launch
- Host a premiere event for the documentary.
- Launch the documentary online with coordinated marketing efforts.
____________________________________________________
Post-Launch: Monitoring and Assessment
(Personnel: Director, Producer, Marketing Coordinator, VR Experience Tester)
Months 10-12: Audience Engagement and Impact Assessment
- Monitor audience engagement through analytics.
- Assess the impact on environmental awareness and support.
____________________________________________________
Month 12: Post-Project Evaluation
- Conduct a post-project evaluation meeting with the team.
- Capture lessons learned and areas for improvement.