Guest Speaker: Picabo Street

• Picabo talks about how surreal it is that she's done as much as she has.
• Spends her time raising her boys.
• Thinks it's cool that she can bring back some of her past.
• Story about Ski Patrol Griffin...
• Opening scene is picabo talking about her childhood in Triumph Idaho.
• Wants to get the point across that she is a caring person, but can set it aside to win a race and be determined.
• Before the run story could prove to be more important than the actual run.

It was so awesome meeting Picabo... I've seen countless interviews with her, and even watched some of her home movies, and races. It was really cool to meet her in person. She was so down to earth, and very comfortable to talk to. I feel like these are things we need to bring out in our movie. 

Class Discussion: Table-Top Shooting

• Documenting three dimensional items by filming them.
• How can you use this for your personal film?
• Separate object from the background via ring lighting.

Class Discussion: Production Book

• Looked at production book, and other paperwork from Team 51.
• Talk the book up.
• Display a list of successful, likewise films.
• Make things colorful, and interesting to look at.
• The production book sets the precedent for the film.
• Talk about where the money goes.
• Use the Team 51 information, such as the risks page.
• Have ideas for an opening scene for the movie.

Guest Speaker: Doug Wellman

- Producer: the person who is responsible.

1. acquire a property.
1. Find something to develop
1. book, song title.
2. Purchase or option
1. purchase - pay for the rights to use it.
2. Option - gives you the right to consider and develop an idea.
2. Get the property to someone who will develop it.
1. Treatment - give the book/property
2. Script - write up a script.  
3. Get a pilot.
4. Breakdown and budget. 

Guest Speaker: Sandra Schulberg

- Film Produccer
- IFP (Independent Film Makers)
-Don't solely define success by financial success.

• Communication
• Artistic Value

Guest Speaker: Sam Perez

- Keep a production Journal
- Document EVERYTHING. It will be nice to go back and look at what you've done.
- Keep permits that you receive forever.
- oneofthegoodguysproduction.blogspot.com
- give a release form to everyone.
- Make sure that permits are handed out to everyone. People need to have permits to get in and out of places if they need. You'll get shut down if you don't have proof of permits.