March 14, 2025

CCR #3

How did your production skills develop throughout this project?

For this question I will be doing an outdoors podcasts. I didn't want to just do a normal one inside, I thought adding the outdoors element would be a nice touch.

Script:

Welcome back to the podcast, everyone! Today, we’re talking one of the producers of an incredible upcoming film about growing up and nostalgia, "One Last Time". We’re diving into the question: How did your production skills develop throughout this project? Let's get into it!

Guest: Thanks for having me! Oh, where do I start? Honestly, this film was a big learning experience for me. At the beginning, I was still figuring out how to manage everything, especially the logistics of how I was going to get this all done and made perfectly. As we went along, I could feel my skills growing.

Host: I imagine so! So, what’s one area where you really saw yourself improving early on?

Guest: Definitely in pre-production. At first, I wasn’t as confident with storyboarding and scheduling. But as the project progressed, I started really understanding how important those early stages are. Like, the better your planning, the smoother everything goes on set. I got a lot more comfortable with things like breaking down the script, creating a shot list, and making sure the team was on the same page.

Host: I love that. It’s like the foundation that makes the rest of the production easier, right? What about once you were actually filming?

Guest: Oh, filming was a huge learning process. At first, I was a little intimidated by how much technical detail goes into the shots like, lighting, camera angles, sound. But the more I directed, the more I understood how all these elements work together to tell the story. I definitely grew in terms of my understanding of cinematography. I learned how to use lighting to set the mood for instance, in the bathroom scene when the protagonist is reflecting. The dim lighting and shadows really helped convey the heavy emotion of that moment.

Host: That’s such a powerful scene! Sounds like you really nailed the visual storytelling. How did your skills develop when it came to working with actors?

Guest: That was probably one of the best parts. At the start, I was a little unsure about how to give actors clear direction while still letting them bring their own personality to the role. But as we shot more scenes, I got better at communicating what the character was feeling and why. It was all about building relationship and making sure the actors felt comfortable with everything giving them the chance to express themselves, which really brought some raw reactions and emotion.

Host: That’s so important, especially with a film that dives deep into emotion. Were there any other areas of production where you felt like you made a big turning point?

Guest: Oh, absolutely. Post-production was a whole other world. I used to think editing was just about cutting scenes together, but I quickly realized it’s all about pacing and how you manipulate time. The editing really helped me tighten up the emotional aspects. The transitions between present-day scenes and flashbacks were something I had to figure out carefully to keep the flow consistent without confusing the audience. It’s a skill I’ll definitely would use on future projects.

Host: It’s amazing how each stage really builds on the last. So, looking back, what would you say is the biggest skill you’ve gained from this project?

Guest: Definitely problem-solving. There were so many unexpected issues like, scheduling conflicts, last-minute script changes, and even technical issues with equipment. I learned how to stay calm under pressure and think quickly to keep things moving forward. And that kind of flexibility is big in filmmaking. You have to adapt when things don’t go as planned.

Host: That’s such an important skill to develop! Sounds like this project really helped you grow as a director and producer.

Guest: It absolutely did. And I feel like now, I’m more confident about producing projects. I’ve got a better understanding of the entire production process from the initial planning stages to post-production and that’s something I’ll keep building on in the future.

Host: That’s awesome! It’s clear that you’ve learned so much along the way.