Trailer Production Timetable - an example (AMLEGG)

Week 1 + 2

Alongside prior research into similar media texts:

• - clear conventions of genre
• - clear conventions of the teaser trailer
• - influences and creative ideas

Week 3

(13-17^thSeptember)

Target audience and audience research

• Present findings electronically
• Overview of narrative and nonlinear narrative plan

Week 4, 5 + 6

(20^th-8^thOctober)

See List for pre-production research and planning

• Get early recee date for locations
• Book equipment out in advance and book actors for filming in advance

Week 7 and Half Term

(11^th – 31^stOctober)

CONSTRUCTION

• Filming for production
• A number of days – not all at once
• Also book time for pick-ups
• Update Blogs with all planning materials
• Update blog with skills acquired during filming (for Exam unit)

Week 10

(1^st -5^thNovember)

Final week of construction – get pick-ups

• Log footage carefully and up-load onto Final Cut for editing

Week 11, 12, 13, 14

(8^th – 3^rdDecember)

Post – Production

• Editing and improving your knowledge of Final Cut.
• Separate Sound editing and Improved Graphics work.
• Keep detailed blog on decisions and revisions

Week 15

(6^th-10^thDecember)

Another period of audience research – pilot your trailer and see what views are before finishing in post-production

Week 16

13^th + 14^thDecember

Update notes for blog on transitions/graphics/ sound editing

• Only two days this week before end of term things start.

TRAILER COMPLETE: TUESDAY 14^thDecember