L03-Project management

What are the four key considerations when planning an effective media project?
-Time
-budget
-employees
-equipment
How do we make decisions on each consideration?
We make decisions on how much we have to spare of each of the key considerations eg.how long you have to make the media project and or how much money you have to invest in it

project management is the role of ensuring that all aspects of a given production run smoothly by overseeing a number if people/departments.
the project manager would ensure that deadlines are met and the brief is followed by liaising with others and holding them to account.
project management is the effective planning and running of a project, from the ideas points to the end product and evaluation
planning requires an outline of the tasks, deadlines, contingencies (the alternative) and milestones that will be required to manage the project effectively

Gantt charts
a Gantt chart uses horizontal bars to illustrate the project completion dates, progress, milestones and dependancies. A bar chart where each bar marks the start and end of each task and activity.
A project management tool...each bar represents each stage of production

also allows to determine any tasks that have dependancies eg. getting a camera in order to be able to film

other project management tools include:
production schedule
todo list
workflow tool: split by team member so roles are assigned clearly and when they are done.

how do all these pre-production documents aid project management?

initial pitch or treatment - outline of jobs to be done

call sheet - a contact document 

budget proposal form - designating where the money goes to and how much, being suggested 

budget - where money goes to, sectioned 

contracts -documents of how much a person is working and for how much

storyboard - the basic story drawn up

set diagram - what the set would look like drawn/ built 

camera shot list - list of shots that need to be taken whilst filming, scene by scene 

talent release form - the cast you're using 

location release form - permission form for using a location

daily progress report - written up progress, logged to stay on time 

continuity sheet -

equipment log - written list of what equipment is being used 

shooting script -

visual effects (FX) breakdown -

audience questionnaire for product testing -

asset log -

risk assessment - a document saying all of the potential issues 

recce/scouting sheet - checking the location before production 

editing log - a list of what needs to be edited 

Logistics:
this is the complex process of organising resources for production
this includes getting:
- personnel
-props
-production equipment
-locations
-transportation
-care on location

What logistical issues might arise on a massive production like Star Wars: Force Awakens?
-location
-production equipment
-care on location
-props
-personnel

Individual release form: for individuals working on a project, to sign over the rights to their work and or intellectual property
consent form: for actors employed for the project, needs to be signed. note, under 18s require permission from a guardian.
location form: for all locations used in a film, must be completed to not only grant access but also appear on camera. some buildings are subject to copyright law