Map it Out

     After the storyboard had been completed, the group needed to meet up to discuss a few aspects of the project. Once we got together, some important details were worked out. Each member had a different set of ideas on how we should film, direct, and edit the project. Despite this, we were able to come to an agreement pretty quickly.

    One major aspect of the project we talked about was locations. We all agreed that some locations were required fro the project. Because we can not film at school, we have to get a little creative with the sets. Locations like the beach or parks are definitely on the list of places we want to film. The only issue with these places is how filming would play out. Because these areas are often loud and heavily impacted by the weather, it might be hard to film with good sound. Having the actors’ voices clear is imperative to the viewing experience of the project. Additionally, there may be a few scenes in homes or gyms to fill in certain moments. These sets would also help facilitate a training montage, which is very common in the sports genre. 

    Another part of the project that was discussed was the cast and crew. The members of the group will have total control of the filming, direction, and editing process. However, we will need some help with the acting. The group has agreed that we want to expand our cast outside of just us. To do so, we are asking friends and family to participate in the project. Additionally, many scenes will be filmed in crowded areas, so people will naturally be present in our project. The overall goal is to make the project feel very natural, so chemistry between characters and the presence of background characters is very important. 

    As we progress in the project, the group is continuously making changes to what we want to do. Luckily, we have many people in our group with differing ideas that will improve the quality of our project.