Documentary Production Plan 2025/26: Template - GROUP A by

Post-Production Starts 30.03.26

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-Organise the footage using the above structure, ensuring it is saved to the computer's hard drive.
- Review Footage and create an Edit Log

-Rough-cut assembly

Upload your Edit log

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Upload a PDF version of your edit log from Premiere-Pro to this column of the padlet.

Pre-Production Planning

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- Please use the templates provided in the following link - Paperwork example and TemplatesPaperwork example and Templates

-Develop the project concept, contact contributors, and plan the scenes to be captured.

- Write & submit Treatment writing
- Write & submit Script

- Write & submit a Shot List or Storyboard

- Write & submit Schedule
- Go on Location scouting and Write & submit Recce
- Write & submit Risk-Assessment/Booking Sheet

-Take weekly Diary notes

Primary Objective

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By the end of this project, students will be able to independently plan, produce, and complete a documentary project demonstrating pre-production, production, and post-production techniques.

Production Phase - Starts 09.03.26 - Ends 23.03.26

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Tasks:
- Arrange interview(s)
- Plan B-roll shots
- Organise crew responsibilities
- Complete Recce and Risk-Assessments (booking equipment)

- Execute shooting schedule
- Conduct interviews
- Capture scenes and B-roll
- Record ambient sound

-secure footage to creative industries student server
- Daily footage review

Inspiration Mood board

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Time Allocated

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Project Diary & Evaluation

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Complete a detailed reflection diary on your learning journey, including the challenges you overcame and the skills you developed for both project 1 and project 2.

Evaluation:

The evaluation must cover the following:

Evaluate the quality of the work produced

Evaluate each stage of the production process, from pre-production and scheduling through filming, editing, exporting, and uploading to Padlet—considering both technical execution and creative decision-making.

Evaluate your personal performance in undertaking the tasks outlined in the brief

Include an analysis of the video production process that demonstrates an understanding of key elements common to programme making, beyond your own experience.

*The evaluation should be approximately 1000 words

Submit to the following Portal on Moodle - HEMediaAssessmentArea: Documentary Diaries & Evaluation Submission Portal | FVC Moodle

Recce & Risk-Assessments

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Recce and risk assessments must be submitted to lecturing staff via Teams chat at least 48 hours in advance. Please note that demand will be high, so it's advisable to complete these as early as possible to ensure the equipment needed for your shoot is secured.

Examples below

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Draw from your visual inspiration to bring your project to life.

Replace the examples with imagery that truly reflects your vision.

Deadline

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02.03.26

Post-Production - Rough Cut Deadline 11.05.26

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-Complete Rough cut

-Upload to Frame IO for review & Send to Joanna for feedback

Weekly Progress Reviews

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Write weekly diary notes: This can be submitted via Moodle for privacy.

Technical Skills

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Students will demonstrate proficiency in camera operation, sound recording, lighting setup, and editing.

Technical Skill Development

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Practice camera operation, sound recording, and editing techniques through small exercises between shooting days.

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Post-Production Final cut deadline 18.05.26

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- Refine the edit using your feedback comments provided via Frame IO.

- Refine the sound mixing.

- Add titles and credits.

- Export the final documentary project in H.264 codec at 1080p resolution and save it to the assigned folder on the student server.

- Upload the final version to YouTube and embed it into the next section on Padlet.

Recce Guidance

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Please see the YouTube video recapping how to complete the recce assessment.

Production Paperwork

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Upload completed Pre-Production planning under this column:

Research (topic and style) and produce a treatment based on research
AV Script
Schedule
shot list or storyboard
recce & risk-assessments
Call sheets

Embed your final cut here

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Risk-Assessment Guidance

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Please see the YouTube video recapping how to complete the risk assessments.

Storyboard Example

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Project Management

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Students will develop and execute a comprehensive project timeline, managing resources and deadlines effectively across all production phases.

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Location Recce Template

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Please use the attached recce template.

Contributor Consents

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All contributors must complete the digital consent form.

Contributor Consent Form 25/26 – Fill out form

Skills Portfolio

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Document all production materials in a professional portfolio for future reference and employment opportunities.

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Risk-Assessment

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Please use the attached risk-assessment template.

Music/SFX Copyright reporting form

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All Music, SFX, and Archive copyright reporting forms must be completed. Please use the attached template, removing the example information and replacing it with your project details.

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