Paul Staton's blog

Status Update

st8ton27 — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:59:35 +0000

We have finished the script for our movie and now we are figuring out film locations.

So far we have found places but we haven’t been getting permission to film so, we need to find a place that we can get permission.

Research Status Update

st8ton27 — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:23:10 +0000

We are going to set up a movie night and watch assassin movies at one of our houses. We have not been able to set it up yet because not everyone’s schedule works out the same due to five minute films, and work, etc.

We are hoping to continue to have after school meetings to work on the script.

I believe we are problem free! For now.

Research

st8ton27 — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:29:55 +0000

When it comes to action films, what type of action do you prefer or like most? (explosions, car chases, gun fights, hand to hand combat, spies, etc.)

Our research will consist of critiquing assassin/action films. We will be using the movies to find camera angles that we like, fight sequences, characters and the storyline.

We can use the information we get to see how most assassin movies are portrayed. This will help us reach a higher professional level because we can incorporate professional techniques into our film.

We will probably have a movie night at one of our houses so we can view the films.

Research

st8ton27 — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:50:31 +0000

When it comes to action films, what type of action and at what amount do you prefer?

Capstone Update

st8ton27 — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:21:53 +0000

-Last week we began our script.

-This week we are still working on our script.

-Next week we are going to be working on our script.

We have been meeting every day instead of two days a week. We also try not to rush on our script because we want it to be solid.

Status Update

st8ton27 — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:34:59 +0000

Last week Austin, Elaine, Nathaniel and I finished our character profiles.

This week we are beginning our script.

We will continue to meet twice a week and work on the script and simultaneously work on the story board.

We plan to begin shooting in the beginning of January.

Status Update

st8ton27 — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:50:25 +0000

We are going to be meeting today and Wednesday. We have been meeting every Monday and Wednesday to develop our story. We will also be having a movie night on Friday to get inspiration. Today and Wednesday we will be discussing our characters and begin the treatment.

Deliverables

st8ton27 — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:37:17 +0000

We will be making a film, website, and a promotional poster.

The film is an assassin movie. It will be about 30-40 minutes. We are going to have some special effects and some dramatic irony.

The website will have a trailer and other information about the production of our film.

The poster will have a screen shot out of the movie or a picture shot for the film poster.

Task List

st8ton27 — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:00:46 +0000

Pre-Production

Concept—> Treatment—>Script—>Storyboards
Costumes —>Design—>Create
Props—>Design—Create
Budget—>Fund raising???
Location—>View locations—>Choose
Equipment—>Figure on what we need—>Rent (maybe)

Production

Shooting—>Prepare sets—>Check equipment—>Film
Problem solving—>Solve problems that present themselves while shooting.

Post Production

Editing—>Upload footage—>Basic cuts—>Special Effects—>Soundtrack and Effects—>Render
Distribute—>DVD’s
Advertising—>Create Posters—>Website—>Trailer

The Pre-Production phase should be finished by December. The Production Phase should be finished by February. Post Production should be finished by April 26th.

Elaine, Nathaniel, Austin and I will all be contributing with all tasks, but the person assigned is still the main contributor.

Director —> Austin E. Livingston
Assistant Directors —> Paul J. Staton, Nathaniel W. Wagner, Elaine D. Vue
Editors —> Austin E. Livingston and Elaine D. Vue
Sound Managers —> Nathaniel W. Wagner and Paul J. Staton
Special Effects —> Austin E. Livingston and Elaine D. Vue
Makeup —> Elaine D. Vue
Scriptwriters —> Nathaniel W. Wagner and Paul J. Staton

Capstone Summary

st8ton27 — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 15:36:26 +0000

Project Name:

Film Production

Partners:

Nobody yet. But possibly Metro East.

Team Members:

Elaine Vue, Austin Livingston, Nathaniel Wagner

Project Dates: These can be rough estimates at this point.

Begin: Now

End: April 26th

Project Summary:

We would like to make a film.