Viability

Viability



My documentary is financially viable because their is not many expenses I have to worry about. For example, with the distribution the cost of putting my documentary on TV can cost anywhere up to £750,000 and that is not financially viable. However, the cost of uploading my video to YouTube is free and this is financially viable because I am on a very tight budget.

I have the necessary skills for the production. For example, the equipment in the school I have available to me in the school are cameras and post-production equipment. The cameras are useful because they are at a good standard and I am familiar with them. This is effective because I will not waste time learning to use another camera. The post-production equipment is useful because they are of a high quality and I know how to use them already. This is also useful because equipment like this can cost somewhere in the thousands. However, it is available to me for free as I am a student.

I have some skills in editing with the mac books that we have located in are school. This is useful because I will not have to waste time learning about how to edit my documentary. However, when it comes to the AVID systems we have in the school, I may have to ask an A-Level student or a member of staff how to use the editing system then this will become viable.

The most important part I will need help with is the post-production stage because I am quite inexperienced with using it. For example, I do not know how to add cuts into my documentary with the AVID system. This is effective because I will waste time not knowing what I am doing. This problem can be solved by asking a more experienced sixth former who has used this equipment several times. This is effective because it will save time and still make my project still viable.

Overall, I think that I do have time to produce the product because when it comes down to it, it will averagely take 5 days to film as-well as 5 days to edit. This is effective because it will take ten days to produce which is really quick for documentaries.

What help and support will you require?
I have been using iMovie more than I have on the AVID, giving me the option to stick to what I am familiar with or to try a brand-new software I have never encountered. However, practising on the AVID will give me an insight of the professional world. Meaning that I will need support from an 13yr student or from a member of staff who knows how to use the AVID media composer.
Despite the fact that, greater part of the production role I can fill without anyone else's input yet when it comes down to talent and sound recordist/make up I will require assistance. This is efficient as I will be able to save money and time by doing this.
Have you got enough time to produce the product?

In conclusion, I believe that it would take approximately 5 days to produce the product and the same amount of days to edit. Giving me 10 days in total to produce which is quite short but effective.  I done a great deal of research finding the best area and the perfect individuals to report about. I may be able to spare time which would me to enhance my work and perhaps add few more details till it reaches to complete my vision.