four-person checklist

If you are working in a four-person group, use this checklist as a guide for the entire project.

Beginning the Project: Planning
Producer/Director	Lead discussion in selection of topic
Writer	Create text for topic
Camera	Establish visuals for topic: locations, stills, video shot list
Editor	Lead research of topic
Before the Tape Rolls: Preproduction
Producer/Director	Select shots and create storyboard
Writer	Establish dialogue for each storyboard scene
Camera	Create scene shots from storyboard
Editor	Establish equipment needs and background materials list
Start the Tape: Shooting
Producer/Director	Determine and schedule scenes to be shot
	Select sound effects and background music
	Establish editing timeline and view rough cuts
Writer	Rehearse dialogue and prompt actors
	Create additional narration
Camera	Record video and still scenes
	Generate additional video/stills if needed
Editor	Create video shot list log: scenes and tape time
	Make editing content choices: cuts, transitions, titles, etc.
The Final Product
Producer/Director	Select “director’s cut” scenes and interviews
Writer	Create advertisements and publicity statements
Camera	Create publicity stills
Editor	Create video trailers for publicity needs