Things to consider when planning

Things to consider when planning
Task Allocation- Who is doing each task (during allocation consider each team member's specific skills and abilities
Scheduling- When does each task need to be done and how long will each task take. Set needs to be done before another can be completed or begun. Set milestones (checkpoints to ensure work is up to standard ad on schedule) and on deadlines are essential to good management.
Resource allocation- What is required for each task (during allocation consider what equipment/resource are required for each task)
Report creation- How have the team completed each task (during each task ensure the group is communicating well throughout and reflecting on how effectively the team is working together)

All media productions have a final deadline- so that the project can be distributed on time.

Deadlines also reduce costs- all people and resources on a media production cost money.

By planning effectively- using the guidance on the previous slide- the production company saves money and creates a smooth working environment.

Pre-production- during planning each individual task needs careful scheduling in a linear fashion- milestones are crucial here.

Production/Post production- the production needs to be monitored to ensure:
Individuals set targets within the team
personnel, locations, props/costumes and equipment are booked well in advance
Regular meetings to ensure everyone is on task- again milestones
Regular meetings with the client to ensure they are happy with what being produced and allow for modifications

A good project will always have a contingency. This includes:
A back up location
A back up cast member
Extra time allocated for tasks
Additional/replacement tasks if one does not work out

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