Update on Group Role: Producer

After some complications arose during certain communication problems with my group, I called for some advice on what I should try to do to help my group because I was worried about how the final project may end up. Our group was given a meeting to discuss as to how we are progressing and to see if there were any problems that needed sorting out.

I stated my issue over the apparent lack of communication which has caused problems with scheduling, sometimes leaving unaware of a certain meeting or shoot or who is in charge of which area of the project. It was discussed that I felt like I needed to do more to put towards the project but felt unable to because the others in the group had taken all the jobs needed to do, sometimes without even letting me know. 

However, because of this meeting, we were finally able to agree on appointing me as the Producer for the documentary. On top of the narration which is in the works currently, this will enable me to make a bigger impact on the final project and show that I have more involvement than I initially that I'd had.

The role of Producer means that I will be watching over the editing process and advising on changes that should be made to improve the overall quality of the documentary. I will be able to say whether something works, if an edit needs to be tweaked or even if certain sequences should be shuffled to make the sequences more cohesive with one another.

I am happy with this role although I know how much responsibility is resting on my shoulders to ensure that the final produced edit is up to a high standard. I will aim to perform this role to the best of my ability.