Thursday, September 17, 2009

Essential Questions

Possible essential question: What is the process in creating an entertaining and informational documentary about a subject?

Possible focus questions:

How much can a documentary cost?
What kind of materials will I need?
How do I research the material?
What is the best way to convey the research to the audience?
How much footage should I have?
How can I condense the script, yet keep it informational?
Who can I ask about the different aspects of a documentary?
What is the best way to organize the story?
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  1. samSeptember 17, 2009 at 11:21 AM

    Excellent essential and foundation questions. Check out the Pittsburgh Filmmakers website. They have tons of classes you could register for.

    http://www.pghfilmmakers.org/

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  2. samSeptember 18, 2009 at 8:22 AM

    9/18/2009
    -identified a topic
    -located 10 sources
    -developed an essential question (What is the process in creating an entertaining and informational
    documentary about a subject?)
    -developed some focus/foundation questions
    -read through most sources
    GOALS
    -FINISH ESSENTIAL QUESTION WORKSHEETS
    -take notes on 3-4 sources
    -inventory required equipment
    -begin compiling list

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