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!
Mission: Film the July 1, 1916 "over the top" assault. British troops climbing from trenches into no-man's-land.
Forces Needed: 50-100 British soldiers (you have 100!), German MG teams, trenches, barbed wire
Key Shots: Whistle blow, ladder climb, walking formation, machine gun fire, casualties
Mission: "Ils ne passeront pas!" - French defenders holding Fort Douaumont against German assault.
Forces Needed: 30+ French troops, 30+ Germans, fort ruins, shell craters
Key Shots: Pétain rallying troops, German assault waves, French counterfire, flag still flying
Mission: December 25, 1914 - enemies meet in no-man's-land, exchange gifts, play soccer.
Forces Needed: 12 British, 12 German soldiers, soccer ball, Christmas tree, no weapons
Key Shots: Carols from trenches, handshakes, soccer game, gift exchange, sad return to trenches
Mission: US Marines assault through forest - "Retreat? Hell, we just got here!"
Forces Needed: 20 US Marines, 15 Germans, trees (you have 30!), MG nests
Key Shots: Marines advancing tree-to-tree, German MG fire, close combat, "Devil Dogs" earned
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
Mission: Jedi surrounded in arena, clones arrive for rescue - where the Clone Wars began!
Forces Needed: Jedi (Anakin, Obi-Wan, Mace), battle droids, clone troopers, arena setup
Key Shots: Circle of Jedi back-to-back, droid army closing in, gunships arriving, Yoda commands clones
Mission: Clones advance through dark Umbara forests against invisible enemies.
Forces Needed: Clone troopers with night vision gear, Umbaran forces, dark forest terrain
Key Shots: Dark lighting (blue/purple), clones using night vision, ambush attacks, dramatic shadows
Mission: Anakin and Obi-Wan dogfight over Coruscant - opening of Revenge of the Sith!
Forces Needed: ARC-170s, V-19 Torrents, Vulture droids, cityscape background
Key Shots: Ships weaving through explosions, buzz droids attacking, spinning tricks, crash landing
Mission: The most tragic moment - clones turn on Jedi commanders across the galaxy.
Forces Needed: Clone troopers, Jedi generals, various battlefield settings
Key Shots: Close-up of clone receiving order, Jedi's shocked face, betrayal, lightsaber falls
Mission: Lion Knights assault castle walls with siege towers and battering ram.
Forces Needed: 15+ attacking knights, 10+ defenders, castle walls, siege equipment
Key Shots: Battering ram at gate, archers on walls, ladder climbing, gate breach, hand-to-hand combat
Mission: Robin Hood (Fox CMF) ambushes Prince John's (Lion CMF) treasure convoy in Sherwood Forest!
Forces Needed: Robin Hood, Merry Men (foresters), Prince John, guards, trees, wagon
Key Shots: Arrows from trees, wagon ambush, sword fight, treasure stolen, escape into forest
Mission: Wizard Majisto summons dragon to defend his tower against attacking knights!
Forces Needed: Majisto, dragon, attacking knights, wizard's tower, magical effects
Key Shots: Magical ritual, dragon appearing, dragon breath, knights fleeing, Majisto triumphant
Mission: Knights compete in tournament - honor, glory, and lances shattering!
Forces Needed: 2+ mounted knights, lances, shields, tournament grounds, spectators
Key Shots: Knights charging, lance impact, knight unseated, crowd reaction, winner raises lance
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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