I shall now post the production book for the most recent project. Here is page 1:

-1. Production Outline (Treatment/ Proposal)

A.) Format, Media, and length if applies

- Format: High Definition (1440 x 1080) (16:9)

- Media: Digital Film

- Length: 20 minutes or less

B.) Intended audience: Anyone open-minded

C.) Summary description of project in one paragraph: A short film about a serial killer who takes the blood of 1,000 people to fold 1,000 paper cranes for a ritual. A survivor of the killings tries to find the killer and the part of himself he lost in the attempted murder. A modern-day oracle and an unofficial detective become obsessed with the killings and both try to catch the serial killer. The views of each character are heavily affected by their previous experience with the serial killer, both in their actions and visually on screen. In the end, all three main characters catch up to the killer who kills themselves in desperation.

D.) Discussion of themes you plan to explore: Psychological states of mind, crime scene investigation techniques, media’s role in spreading information, and individual approaches to loss and obsession.

-Ghostly visions of the world

-The perspective and exploration of a serial killer’s mind

E.) Statement of your relationship to your subject and theme: I have always been interested in abstract approaches to serious matters and narratives, such as crime wave narratives and the states of mind each person involved goes through in extreme situations. I also am interested in the subject of ghosts, and wish to portray that visually.

F.) Social, theoretical, historical, and or cultural issues which are relevant to your project:

- Social: The alienation people can feel in the midst of modern media and the size of modern cities, as well as from their own actions which can be deemed “odd.”

- Theoretical: Exploring and solidifying the ideas of narrative structure, with influences of psychotic states of mind and heavy loss.

- Historical: The approaches to crime investigation and how it has and has not changed. The use of older techniques of “divination” to analyze modern issues.

- Cultural: How media can drive people to extremes in a place of a lot of people and technology, including the way they see life.

G.) Discuss conceptual themes and issues: The states of mind visually represented through the warping of the video.

-views of life after death

H.) Review methods (test audience plans): Show the film to test groups with context of an “experiment.” Listen for parts to improve on and what parts the audience likes.

I.) Approach and style: Dramatic narrative with psychological influences to the video.

J.) Probable collaborative members or production crew: None planned but all help appreciated

K.) List of all equipment you will be using: HD Handy Cam

- Olympus Portable Recorder

-Three outdoor ground lights

-Two Handheld lights