OPERATIONS PLANNING • DOCUMENTATION
Professional filmmakers and soldiers both plan before they act. These templates help you organize your thoughts, track your progress, and document your work like a pro. View them online or print them out!
Choose WWII or Clone Wars. Pick a specific battle or scene.
Watch 1-2 videos. Check the reference libraries. Gather images.
Use Project Planning Sheet below. Think through what you'll need.
Don't overthink it. Start with what you have. Adjust as you go!
Use this FIRST for every project. Helps you think through what you're building, what forces you need, and what challenges to expect. Includes pre-flight checklist to ensure you're ready to start.
✓ Mission objectives • ✓ Historical context • ✓ Forces required • ✓ Filming plan • ✓ Research checklist
Track your filming sessions. Record frame counts, camera settings, what worked, what didn't. Great for learning from each project and improving your technique.
✓ Session tracking • ✓ Frame counts • ✓ Camera settings • ✓ Notes & improvements
Document your LEGO builds with photos and notes. Track what pieces you used, building techniques, and ideas for future improvements. Build your own reference library!
✓ Build photos • ✓ Piece inventory • ✓ Techniques used • ✓ Time tracking
Track all your completed projects. See your progress over time. Record your victories! Interactive digital version available.
✓ Project list • ✓ Completion dates • ✓ Stats tracking • ✓ Achievement system
Capture story ideas as they come. Plot out scenes, character moments, and cool shots you want to try. Never lose a great idea again!
Keep track of your LEGO forces and vehicles. Know what you have before planning. Track wish-list pieces for future builds.
After finishing a film, document what you learned. What worked? What would you do differently? Build your filmmaking knowledge over time.
Common stop-motion problems and solutions. Flickering? Figures falling? Camera moved? Find quick fixes here.
iPhone issues, app problems, file management help. When technology isn't cooperating, check here first.
Click below to open the interactive Project Planning Sheet and begin planning your first operation!
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