Start with a small project that can be finished. A one-minute scene with clear roles may teach more than an unfinished twenty-minute film.
Assign roles such as camera, sound, performer, director, editor, and production helper. Rotate where suitable. Explain how decisions are made so the loudest person does not own the whole project.
Set filming boundaries. Participants should not film toilets, changing areas, private records, or people who have not agreed. Do not publish a child's full name, location routine, or contact details in credits.
Separate consent to be filmed for a private class project from consent for public promotion. A family declining advertising should not automatically lose the camp experience. Plan camera angles and roles that respect the choice.
Use approved devices and accounts. Keep projects in a managed folder structure with backups and limited access. Do not ask children to share personal passwords or use a staff member's private social account.
Test export time and file size. The final day should not depend on twenty devices rendering at once over a weak network. Give customers a clear private delivery method and retention period.
Your task: Make a project plan that includes consent, storage, editing time, rights, and final delivery.