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Post #19- Common Mistakes 1

 Below is a list of common mistakes that many production companies make when planning for their sports documentary: 

- Not expressing a clear, deep narrative

 This means that the production focuses on the principles and practices of the sport rather than focusing on developing a narrative plot where they discuss the deeper meaning behind sports. This deeper meaning may be the sacrifices athletes make, the confidence sports provide athletes with the peace and strength sports bring, etc. Developing a narrative plot is important because it draws fans into the film through emotions. By lacking the expression of a deep narrative, the documentary tends to feel boring and unintentional. In return this will likely cause passive audiences which is supported by Stuart Halls reception theory. Passive audiences indulge in media content mindlessly, without digging for deeper meanings or hidden messages. By not providing a deeper message to be found, audiences are forced to become passive which will not provide success for a product. 



- Lack of research 

Lack of research pertains to the minimal efforts made to understand significant elements and techniques in sports documentaries. When planning for a production it is very important that a producer takes time to understand the historical significance behind the genre, elements that make the genre stand out, techniques that ensure success within that genre, target audiences, etc. When a producer fails to appreciate this step, they risk lacking genuine connection to their product due to unawareness of its true beauty. this will result in a sports documentary that does not include emotional depth, lacks genre conventions that appeal to target audiences, and does not include the proper genre elements. This will undoubtedly lead to a major failure for the production company which is a key reason why research is immensely significant. 



-Minimal scheduling efforts

Scheduling efforts are referring to the process of meeting or consulting with the cast to schedule or create time slots in which the film crew and interviewee are available to record content. This also includes scheduling with owners of buildings in which filming may take place. A common mistake that production companies make is lacking proper scheduling. Many producers do not create detailed schedules that express when each interview may be taken and where. This creates issues because it can lead to confusion between the cast and producers leading to the productions release date being pushed further back. this may frustrate audiences making the film and the company seem less appealing. This has the potential to cause a major loss of fans which could be detrimental considering Henry Jenkins' fandom theory. This theory explains that fans are essential to films like sports documentaries because they are active consumers that create hype and relevant discussions about the product. Without this luxury, a film will struggle to make a difference in the media field. 



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