producing (fmp) course director: michael wotherspoon “spoon” x1623 & [email protected]

Producing (FMP)

Course Director:Michael Wotherspoon

“Spoon”X1623 & [email protected]

http://www.fsproducingclass.com/fpm1

Overview of Producing Courses (FPM)

The objective of this courses is to strengthen understanding of the need for preparation, by reviewing principles of producing, as well as critiquing efforts of other filmmakers.

The course is broken into 3 sections, FPM-1, 2 & 3

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The Vision MakerThe focus is on building the logistical skills needed for production. The student will be assessed on the ability of pre-production preparation and understand the role of the producer.

The objective of FPM-1 is…


The Dream MerchantEmbracing the business side of our industry is critical to any successful filmmaker. The student will be assessed on the ability to showcase their skill set, reinforce the ideas of preparation and embrace the critique of their projects.

The objective of FPM-2 is…2 is…

The objective of FPM-3 is…


The Complete Producer

By utilizing educational processes from earlier degree courses, the student will focus on the blending of the “Vision Maker” and the “Dream Merchant” for their final Prospectus Project. The students will be assessed on the ability to plan for the marketing of their project, showcase their post-graduate ideas in the Pitch & Prospectus and understand the important role of distribution.

Support, Logistics & Help:

Schedule (hand out schedule)

PIF Laptop policyLaptops are to be closed when any videos are being shown.

If you laptop is open, you are then eligible to

do on the spot research.

Online Helpwww.fsproducingclass.com

www.fsproductionstills.com

Facebook: Full Sail Producing

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Attendance Policy

FPM-1 is a 1.0 credit class with 24 hours, so 10% of 24 is 2.4 hours. The student must attend for 21.6 hours to pass and not fail for attendance.

If the student are out 20% of the hours, then they are not eligible to do make up work and must repeat the course. 4.8 hours out is at 20% out, so they must attend 19.2 hours of the course, anything less than that then they are ineligible to make up any work and must repeat the class.

If you are TARDY, please see the instructor during the BREAK, so that you can have your attendance adjusted. FAILURE TO DO SO could result in being counted absent even though you were in attendance.

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Producing Team

Producing CourseMichael Wotherspoon

Course Director

Educational Background. Worked at Tampa Public Access TC at age 15. Head Yearbook Photographer starting

Sophomore Year and continued throughout high school. Won various photo & photo journals awards and scholarships.

Won 11 Awards and a full scholarship for Video Production working in high school.

Have a B.A. in Technical Theatre & Design from UCF.

Introduction of the Course DirectorIndustry Experience

Started as an art department intern at Nickelodeon Studios.

Legends of the Hidden Temple. GUTS Allegra’s Window. Gullah Gullah Island

Assistant to the Props Master (Art Dawg) The Newz Seaquest 2032

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Moved over to Universal Studios Florida (USF) Entertainment.

Assistant to the Production Designer on Halloween Horror Nights.

Installed and coordinate the creation of various shows at USF.

Production Assistant & Coordinator on multiple commercial and tourist industry productions.

Clients: Coke, Pepsi, Nike, Florida Orange Juice, IBM, Microsoft, Apple, Metro Orlando Convention Board, and many many more.

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Universal Studios Florida (USF) Entertainment, Halloween Horror NightsUniversal Studios Florida (USF) Entertainment, Halloween Horror Nights

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Moved over to Walt Disney World (WDW) Entertainment. Production Assistant & Coordinator productions and live acts

such as Lord of the Dance, The B-52s, Styx, Christina Aguilera, Julio Iglesias

Casting Director on various live shows throughout the entire WDW complex.

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Moved over to Walt Disney World (WDW) Entertainment.

Production Designer for LAFF 911.

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Industry Experience Moved over to Walt Disney World (WDW)

Entertainment. Installed and coordinated the creation of various shows at Installed and coordinated the creation of various shows at

Epcot such as the Epcot such as the InnovatorsInnovators, , Crash Test DummiesCrash Test Dummies, , JammitorsJammitors, , 2525thth & Millennium Celebrations & Millennium Celebrations and much more.and much more.

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Introduction of the Course DirectorCurrent Projects

Full Sail DVD’s distribution & film festivals

National Artist: The Supervillains

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Lab Specialist: Episodic & Field Production

I am a self proclaimed world culture documentarian. I am a story teller, a producer and photographer. I have had the privilege to document some of the greatest talents of all time. My goal is that my imagery truly tells the whole story one frame at a time. As an independent artist and producer, I created BOOTLEG TELEVISION, an art and music variety television program focusing on the promotion of independent artistry.

I understand there is great talent out there that will never be discovered, so his mission is to shine light upon these visionaries and give them the exposure they deserve. "There is talent everywhere you look." When I am not working, I like to surf, and skate. I love live music, concerts and festivals. I am a dog lover and an occasional tree hugger.

Producing CourseCarl Verna

Lab Specialist:

Music VideoCarl H.G. Verna is a twenty-year television, video, and motion picture

film veteran. Carl began his career with NBC's Saturday Night Live in early 1993. He was an office production assistant for the SNL film unit under Jim Signorelli. Within two years, Carl was the 1st A.D. on several SNL Film Unit productions, working with the likes of Mike Myers, Dana Carvey, Chris Rock, and Will Ferrell to name a few.

Soon, Carl was one of New York City’s top 1st A.D.'s, working with legendary Directors Hype Williams, Paul Hunter, Chris Robinson, Dianne Martel, Floria Sigismondi and Michel Gondry. He was at the A.D. helm for Grammy award winning artists, Mary J. Blige, Busta Rhymes, Missy Elliott, Sheryl Crow and several hundred more. His career transitioned from working solely as an AD to directing music videos and television programs for major recording artists. His career has taken him world wide with international artists and filmmakers.

Currently, Carl Verna is the Instructor for 35mm Film Budgeting and Music Video Production at Full Sail University in Winter Park, Florida. After twenty years, Carl is still very much involved in producing independent films and currently has several motion pictures, digital video endeavors and projects in various stages of development.

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http://www.fsproducingclass.com/fpm1

Welcome to Producing (FPM-Welcome to Producing (FPM-1, 2 & 3)1, 2 & 3)

producing (fmp) course director: michael wotherspoon “spoon” x1623 & [email protected]

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