System and method for web based collaboration using digital media
View Patent ↗A system and method configured to allow production team members to view, organize and manage production of a motion picture. The system and method allows the production team members to organize the project script; extract the script into scenes and slates; view, organize, select and collaborate on uploaded digital media and takes for each scene as well as uploaded audio, music or special effects that are to be applied to the product. The system tracks versions of the project by monitoring each change as well. The system also allows production member to organize project calendars, tasks associated with projects, contacts, notes, budgeting and other facets of the project. The system incorporates security measures which allow certain members of the production team to only have access to designated high-security material.
1. A method for producing a motion picture via a collaboration system, the method comprising:
creating a plurality of content bins, wherein the content bins are selectively organized to coincide with a script outline upon which the motion picture is at least partially based;
storing a plurality of first digital media files in a memory;
storing a plurality of second digital media files in the memory;
designating the first digital media files to a first content bin, the first content bin is associated with a first part of the script outline, wherein the first digital media files each contain uploaded content associated with the first part of the script outline;
designating the second digital media files to a second content bin, the second content bin is associated with a second part of the script outline, wherein the second digital media files each contain uploaded content associated with the second part of the script outline;
automatically displaying the first digital media files upon selection of the first content bin, wherein the first digital media files are playable to view their associated uploaded content upon being selected by the user;
automatically displaying the second digital media file upon selection of the second content bin, wherein the second digital media files are playable to view their associated uploaded content upon being selected by the user; and
wherein the first and second digital media files each include a video component according to a script, the method further comprising playing the first and second digital media files simultaneously, wherein the video components are automatically synchronized with respect to time according to the script.
2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising uploading a text corresponding to at least one of the first or second digital media files, wherein the text is viewable by one or more selected users.
3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising tracking versions of the first and second digital media files, wherein the first and second digital media files are capable of being played based on selected versions.
4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising: linking profile information to the digital media file, wherein the profile information is automatically displayed and accessible upon display of the digital media file.
5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first and second content bins are moveably organizable with respect to one another in the script outline such that the corresponding first and second digital media files are moveable along with the first and second content bins.
6. The method of claim 1 , wherein one or more of the content bins correspond with one or more scenes, slates, shots or takes.
7. The method of claim 1 , further comprising: linking a portion of the script outline to correspond to the first digital media file; and automatically navigating a user to the first digital media file upon selection of the linked portion of the script outline.
8. The method of claim 7 , wherein the first digital media files includes a video component and an audio component, the method further comprising: requesting the user to select the video or audio component; and playing the selected component corresponding to the linked portion of the script outline.
9. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:
uploading a third digital media file;
organizing the first, second and third content bins in a desired order;
selecting a digital media file in each of the first, second and third content bins;
playing the selected digital media files, wherein said selected digital media files are played automatically in the desired order.