University Applications – Spent significant time on university-related tasks, causing delays in research. Plans to finalise and submit options tonight to remove distractions.
Previsualisation – Created and uploaded a visualisation of the staging and set design on the pre-production page of the blog.
Casting Progress – Still pending. Plans to create a tally form and casting posters to post on LinkedIn, Facebook groups, and physically in college. Additionally, Paddy has potential dancer contacts.
Equipment & Lighting – Plans to contact Wildfire Lighting to enquire about borrowing equipment, ideally for free or at a discount.
Location Scouting – Paddy has asked Ed from the University of Cumbria about using a studio space, with a meeting scheduled for Thursday. Priority is finding a blacked-out studio, though last year’s abandoned warehouse location remains an option.
Projection & Set Pieces – Needs to source projectors and determine if projection mapping is viable or if multiple projectors are required. Also needs to figure out how to construct set pieces, particularly a lit-up catwalk.
Research Progress – Still behind, with fundamental research tasks (e.g., role analysis and music video conventions) yet to be completed.
2. Feedback & Progress
Previsualisation completed and uploaded.
Casting process still unstarted but with a clearer plan for outreach.
Equipment, location, and set design all require further research and problem-solving.
3. Challenges & Solutions
Falling Behind on Research – Struggling to maintain research progress. Solution: Dedicated full day tomorrow after a driving lesson to work solely on this project.
Unconfirmed Location & Equipment – Still waiting for confirmation on location and access to lighting equipment. Solution: Meeting with Ed on Thursday and contacting Wildfire Lighting for support.
Casting Delays – No formal casting has begun yet. Solution: Actively promoting casting call through multiple platforms, including physical and online notices.
Technical Challenges (Projection & Set Design) – Need to find a way to source projectors and construct set pieces. Solution: Further research into projection mapping and sourcing physical materials during the research phase.
4. Upcoming Plans
Submit university applications tonight to free up focus.
Spend tomorrow solely on FMP work.
Meeting with Ed on Thursday to discuss studio space options.
Create and distribute casting posters and forms.
Contact Wildfire Lighting for equipment availability.
Continue research into set design, projection requirements, and technical aspects.
Plan test shots for the week after Easter, with rehearsals and filming scheduled for the following week.
5. Additional Comments
Aware of falling behind and aiming to pick up the pace.
Pre-production work will largely happen over the Easter holidays.
Hoping to shorten gaps between production diary updates to maintain better tracking.
