Smile: It's Friday!

Here's a great little profile documentary about a kid in DC who wants to make people smile. As you watch this short film notice some of the ways the film is put together. It's not as simple as it may appear. Pay particular attention to all the sounds, the quality and crispness of the audio, and the subtle music that plays throughout the film. Also, try to pay attention to the pacing or tempo and how the filmmaker uses lots of b-roll footage to tell the story.


I'm still out recovering from the flu. I'll be back Monday. Today, you should complete the following tasks:

1. Continue arranging interviews as needed. Check this CALENDAR for next week as I have set up some interviews myself for a few of the groups. Next week is the last week for interviews.
2. Complete the Pre-Shooting Script Outline. Make sure you send me an invite to your Google Doc page so I can see your outline. Many of the outlines I looked at over the last few days from home are way to general. You need to create this outline like it's your actual documentary. The more thought and time you put into this outline the better off you will be. If you have a creative idea for the structure or something interesting you want to try, it should be represented in this pre-shooting script outline.
3. Once the outline is complete, create a shot list of every shot you think you'll need for this film.  Create a separate list for any archival footage you plan to use.
4. Print out your Pre-Shooting Script Outline and your shot list before the end of class. Make sure everyone's name is on the outline. Staple it all together and hand it in to Ms. Eroraha. 

You will have all of next week to film. However, you must have this pre-shooting script outline and shot list done prior to filming.