Project Management 101

Producer: This is the person who will organize the film and keep it on schedule and under budget. The work for this individual is very front heavy, meaning their work will be hard up front before the production gets shooting. Once the shooting begins the workload will lighten but not by much. You will want to choose someone with a great deal of energy, responsibility and desire.

I would not make a good producer because of many reasons. I am very organized but if i was in charge of keeping everything under budget i would probably fail. I would not want the stress of this job.

Director: The director is usually a creative person with a knack for telling stories. Traditionally, everyone wants to direct but take my word for it, once you have tried directing your opinion may change very rapidly. As a director, you are the only person on the crew who will never have a chance to sit down and relax.

I would probably be a good director because i can think of good ways to tell a story through film. I mean i am in this class aren't i? I would be okay with not having relax time because i always have high energy.

Director of Photography (Cinematographer...in our case, Camera Operator): The majority of the DP's work takes place once the shooting begins. He is responsible for making both the frame and actual image that you see on the screen look fantastic. The person in your group that is most inclined to photography should take on this role.

I be a good Director of Photography because I'm a very artsy person. I could come up with good ways to tell the story. I am inclined to photography.

Editor: The editor is brought aboard to piece together the various camera angles and assemble the scenes of a film. The most simplified way of doing this is by using computers with video editing software. Most of the editor's work will take place during post production, but it is a good idea to have someone scheduled to take on this burden when the time comes.

I would not make a good editor with a big group of people. I would if i were working alone. The stress of the video relying on me would stress me out. I am not good under insane pressure.

Project Manager: A project manager is the person responsible for accomplishing the stated project objectives. Key project management responsibilities include creating clear and attainable project objectives, building the project requirements, and managing the constraints of the project management triangle, which are cost, time, scope, and quality.

I would be a good project manager because i am good at keeping people on schedule. I am so organized which is a good quality to have with this job.

Obligations: My obligations are Dance Team, Work, Musical Practice, Church Band, and Church Youth group.

My Team: Producer- MaryAnn Traxler Director- Quinn Self Cinematographer- Jayleah Johnson Editor- Emily Kemp & Abbie Paikowski Project Manager- Megan Osborn