International Documentary Pre-pro
(Blacksmith Business)
1.Purpose: The intent of this piece is to show a how differently a business is manage in a different country.2.Contacts: My aunt
3.Interview Questions:
What do you sell? And do you manufacture it?
How do you run your business?
How do you set up every Sunday morning?
What factors contribute to a high sales?
Is this a business from generations?
How do you deal with haggle on prices?
How do you win over clients?
Do you depend on this business?
What’s the most difficult part of selling in a market? Only selling one day a week?
What are some the regulations you go through for having this business in the market?
4.Shot List-
| Shot# | Shot | Description |
| 1 | FS | the entire location, the stations next to it |
| 2 | CU | the products (blacksmith tools) |
| 3 | MS | of the interviewee |
| 4 | MS | people buying |
| 5 | CU | Interviewee |
| 6 | MS | Station set-up |
| 7 | FS | their station |
| 8 | MS | End of the day, picking their station and putting everything back |
| 9 | MS | Market getting empty and dark |
| 10 | FS | The entire street alone and fading to black |
5.General Flow:
Beginning: FS of the street tracking down to the station of the business. VO introducing the place and the business
Middle: The interviewee explaining her business, the way it progresses throughout the entire day
End: People leaving the place and the business putting back their stuff and leaving the Street empty, just like it is in weekdays
6. Scripts:
Intro: “It’s a Sunday in Tlacolula, Oaxaca, Mexico, but unlike the other days of the week, it’s a great opportunity for Nancy Ramirez to sell blacksmith in the traditional market”
Closing: “And just like the beginning, the streets are empty again, Nancy has worked her business and wait for next Sunday to sell again”
7. Production Schedule- Dates for interviews/b-roll
Dec 2nd- Interview and B-ROLL
Hey Elizabeth! I like your idea, it is very unique, especially since it is taking place in another country. I believe it was already an established issue that you would have to get all of your shots because you are only there for a limited time! I really like your general flow, I feel that it flows very nicely! However, I am lost on what research you are going to incorporate into your documentary for its intent. SInce you are elucidating the differences in a business in Mexico vs where we live, why not interview a second business that is in the local area and put them side by side so we really see the differences and similarities between the two. That way the general idea of the documentary will be held, because with your general flow it would just seem like you were promoting her business rather than showing us the differences. And in your camera work I bet you took the liberty to get as much b-roll possibly, I like the them of showing the business from opening to closing, it is a very interesting angle! Best of luck, I'm sure your documentary will be lovely!
ReplyDeleteI know you already went to shoot this the other day but I have some tips that you could have for next time. I know you were operating in a limited time frame but you only have one contact. For a strong documentary, different sources and interviews add substance to your documentary. Perhaps you did have more contacts while you were in Mexico but your pre-pro lists only one contact. Try to expand it next time. Some research that could be added in as B-Roll could be things like how business have evolved and struggles of other business. How would the business you interviewed compare to other businesses in Mexico and America. Things like that. The cinematography you have listed is well laid out. I wonder how much you stayed true to it but it works. No suggestions on this.
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