Imaginarium, 1st Edition

RESOURCES AND RESEARCH

Now that you know what you want, the scavenger hunt to find everything begins: locations, subjects, models, team members, crew, props, set elements, and equipment. Again, organization is your best tool with these types of productions. Create extensive lists of what you need to acquire, and then begin the research to find all of it. Whether it’s a “shot” list for a documentary story or all the elements you need to construct an elaborately fabricated image, getting it all on paper ensures that you won’t forget anything.

The Internet is an incredible tool for finding almost anything, but you may have to do some digging. Building your online search skills will open up endless possibilities. I use Google, Instagram, Facebook, ...