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The Production Plan |
Once you determine the goal and approach of your piece, you can begin to put together a production plan, which includes all of the specific elements you will need to realize your documentary. The production plan simply answers the overall question: “How can I make this happen?” To answer this big question, start with your goal then ask yourself a series of smaller questions such as:
1. What specific aspects of the topic should be covered?
This will determine your sources and depth of research.
2. Who is most qualified to speak on this topic?
This will determine your choice of interview subjects.
3. Where does the ...
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