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[[File: New Blue Party of Ontario logo.png |thumb |right |200px |[[New Blue Party of Ontario]] logo.]]

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Ontario provincial general elections will be held Thursday, February 27, 2025.


This is an evolving proposal to to develop and produce at least one promotional video for [[Sophia Sevo]] in line with her [[New Blue Ontario]] election campaign plans for the [[Windsor, Ontario]] seat in the [[2025 Provincial Election]], rapidly approaching on Thursday, February 27, 2025. 

Started February 3 between [[Sophia Sevo]], [[Jason Carswell]], and [[Vincent Cease]].

Ideally we'd get it all planned '''ASAP''', to shoot '''ASAP''', to edit and tweak and refine '''ASAP''', and promote to the masses '''ASAP'''.


== Production goals ==

# Compel folks to elect Sophia.
# Develop and produce the video(s) ASAP!!!
# Glamourize Sophia the visionary, her ideas, and her city.
# Create dynamic and engaging videos.
# Tie into and build other campaign avenues.
# Quality over quantity.
# Promote like heck.

== Pre-production ==

=== Video concepts ===

: ''Note:  If these concepts don't inspire we can come up with other ideas.  There's no end to Jason's creativity.''

: ''Note: These concepts may continue to evolve until this note is removed as the concepts will then be settled upon and "locked in".''

==== Summary ====

1. Flexible - Simply gather a monster load of cinematic footage of [[Sophia Sevo]]®, key locations, and stunning Windsor - then we'll add a voice-over narrative, music, and graphics in post-production.

2. Gorgeous - We should try to present the most beautiful video(s) we are capable of - imagery, music, essence.  We may determine whether it's emotional or not, heavy handed or subtle, or whatever.  To compete with in the big leagues we need to prize quality over quantity.

3. Sequential - We can build anticipation with a narrative over time across a series of related videos.  This repetition will keep [[Sophia Sevo]]® on people's minds when they finally vote.

4. Audacious - Mild or bold as you like, this campaign needs to be memorable in as many ways as possible.  This is where the tone and narrative creativity comes in.

5. Relevant - In these trying times it's time to try something New, something Blue, and someone like [[Sophia Sevo]]® who aims to help and improve the lives of Windsor.

==== Flexible ==== 

To be as practical as possible we may reduce as many potential point of failures as possible.

Avoid most on-camera dialogue.  Instead after, record a nice audio voice-over to go with the pretty imagery.

'''Shoot as much beautiful video stock footage as possible to edit with.'''

With the video record the audio in case it's useful, but don't depend on it.

Maybe have a few shots where she might say something to camera to punctuate an important idea.  Experiment with some short lines of dialogue (not entire speeches or narratives) but don't depend on it.  If poor audio is recorded (background noise, clipping levels, diction, technical issues, wind, etc.) Sophia may over-dub the short lines, but don't depend on it as over-dubbing can be tedious, depending.

Ideally the shooting would be a well-pre-planned long-day out in her car.  Or, maybe less-long over a few days.  Regardless, the sooner the better.

Maybe we can try to get other spontaneous pickup shots if/when plausible and depending on the weather (ie. Sophia in a snowstorm, a nice sunset/sunrise, chemtrails, Sophia helping at community event(s), etc.).

After primary shooting, the most flexibility will be in the editing - but only if we have enough great footage with broad coverage to work on.

==== Gorgeous ====

For better and worse, the general population is superficial, so just having good ideas is not enough.

We can make Sophia look more beautiful than usual.

We can make Windsor look more beautiful than usual.

We won't need to falsify anything, but we will be selective about what to accentuate, highlight, and focus on.

'''This is a glamour shoot.'''

We should find Sophia a good vanity stylist (hair, makeup, wardrobe) that she can trust.

We need to come up with a list of typical tourist locations as well as topical key issues in their locations were we can guerilla shoot (get in, shoot, and get out - before any issues arise if in doubt).

==== Sequential ====

Sequential - We can build anticipation with a narrative over time across a series of related videos.  This repetition will keep [[Sophia Sevo]]® on people's minds when they finally vote.

Repetitive motifs mixed with fresh content may drill into people's brains with this example lineup:

# Teaser video (5 seconds)
# Trailer video (15 seconds)
# Short video (60 seconds)
# Deep-dive video (5 minutes)
# Reminder-to-vote video (1 minute)
# Did-you-vote-today? video (15 seconds)

Depending on the "audacious" devices (below) we use and whatever sequential premise we might employ, we may mostly use [[Sophia Sevo]]® voice-over with pretty footage about town.  However, for the longest deep-dive video we could shoot a special interview-like scenario only hinted at in the other videos.

It will be critically important to let viewers know that they are watching one of several videos and that they can learn more and watch them all at a specific web address.

==== Audacious ====

A funny commercial, an insightful quote, a witty meme, a heartbreaking movie, a romantic ballad, a great joke, a rockin' tune - these won't easily be forgotten.

Mild or bold as you like, this campaign needs to be memorable in as many ways as possible.  This is where the tone and narrative creativity comes in.

Even if [[Sophia Sevo]]® doesn't win this election, we can carry this momentum on to the next effort, and build further upon it - until undeniable.

==== Relevant ====

In these trying times it's time to try something New, something Blue, and someone like [[Sophia Sevo]]® who aims to help and improve the lives of Windsor.

* What's the point?
* Who is affected?
* How are they connected?
* Who is [[Sophia Sevo]]®?
* Who is [[New Blue Ontario]]?
* How do these videos connect Sophia and New Blue?
* Can some of this be open-source utilized in other districts and years later?
* What may, can, and will be changed?
* What peace of mind can come to bear?

=== Video gear ===

Vincent has two high-end cameras with many fancy lenses capable of professional photography and/or video.  He also just got some nice professional lavalier [[RØDE Wireless ME Dual Microphone]]s.  Also, professional lighting.

Jason has a [[Akaso V50 Elite]] (Ultra HD 4K 60fps Action Camera - like a GoPro) and a capable [[Moto-G Android]] phone, various microphones, a variety of lighting options, miscellaneous gear, and an abundance of professional production and post experience.

Jason could likely borrow another couple Akaso action cameras if necessary, and/or rent proper gear (cameras, mics, etc.) from Amanda at the [[Windsor Media Centre]].

Jason could reach out to a couple local professional drone operators to see if they have aerial Windsor footage for free or for sale, and/or ask other Windsor filmmakers if they might have cinematic Windsor footage of all sorts (architecture, art, crowds, events, vistas, waterfront, etc.) for free or for sale.

Sophia - ?


== Campaign plans ==

{{More soon}}

There's no time for printed flyers, but video(s) we could do in a rush.

I suspect the campaign strategy could use innovative ideas with action too.

=== Campaign goals ===
{{More soon}}

=== Campaign issues ===
{{More soon}}

=== Campaign locations ===
{{More soon}}

=== Campaign narrative(s) ===
{{More soon}}

=== Script writing ===
{{More soon}}


== Production ==

{{More soon}}

=== Calendar ===

Guesstimations:

: Feb 03 Mon : Start!
: Feb 04 Tue : Get feedback, nail down concept.
: Feb 05 Wed : Plan the shoot.  Learn and verify audio.
: Feb 06 Thu : Secure whatever needs it.
: Feb 07 Fri : Shoot.
: Feb 08 Sat : Shoot.
: Feb 09 Sun : Record audio. 
: Feb 10 Mon : Edit.
: Feb 14 Fri : Tweak.  Maybe release #1.
: Feb 15 Sat : Pickup shots?
: Feb 17 Mon : Latest release of #1, maybe #2.
: Feb 19 Wed : Release #2 or #3.
: Feb 21 Fri : Release #3 or #4.
: Feb 24 Mon : Summary reminder.
: Feb 26 Wed : Reminder with news coverage.
: Feb 27 Thu : Vote!

=== Video shoot ===

{{More soon}}

=== Audio recording ===

{{More soon}}

=== Challenges ===

* Neither Jason nor Vincent has a car.
* Our competitors have a head start in time and budget.
* Time is short.

=== Needs ===

Get the design-bible from [[New Blue Ontario]].  (They seem like they have their act together better than the PPC who had no design-bible.)

Jason and Vincent are not asking for nor expecting any payment - but if offered, we'll be grateful and won't turn it down.


== Post-production ==

{{More soon}}

* Script adjustments
* Audio recording
* Audio mixing
* Editing
* Pickup shots???
* Colour grading
* Graphics and effects
* Tweaking, tweaking, tweaking
* Rendering and compression

=== Publishing ===

{{More soon}}

* Websites?
* Publishing (as many times as necessary)
* Promoting perpetually


== Reference ==

This [Ontario provincial elections, June 2, 2022 |copypasta list] below of Ontario political parties from 2022 requires updating.
* Wikipedia: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2022_Ontario_general_election 2022 Ontario general election]
** Wikipedia: [https://en.Wikipedia.org/wiki/Candidates_of_the_2022_Ontario_general_election 2022 candidates]
** Yahoo: [https://ca.news.yahoo.com/ontario-votes-2022-heres-whos-080000646.html Ontario votes 2022: Here's who's running so far in Windsor-Essex, Chatham-Kent and Sarnia-Lambton]
* Wikipedia: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_Ontario_general_election 2025 Ontario general election]
** Wikipedia: [https://en.Wikipedia.org/wiki/Candidates_of_the_2025_Ontario_general_election 2025 candidates]

=== Ontario political parties ===

* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ontario_Alliance Ontario Alliance]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canadians%27_Choice_Party Canadians' Choice Party]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Communist_Party_of_Canada_(Ontario) Communist Party of Canada (Ontario)]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freedom_Party_of_Ontario Freedom Party of Ontario]
* '''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Green_Party_of_Ontario Green Party of Ontario]'''
* '''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ontario_Liberal_Party Ontario Liberal Party]'''
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ontario_Libertarian_Party Ontario Libertarian Party]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ontario_Moderate_Party Ontario Moderate Party]
* Multicultural Party of Ontario
* '''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Blue_Party_of_Ontario New Blue Party of Ontario]'''  [[File: New Blue Party of Ontario logo.png |x30px |link=File: New Blue Party of Ontario logo.png |New Blue Party of Ontario logo.]]
* '''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ontario_New_Democratic_Party Ontario New Democratic Party]'''
* '''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/None_of_the_Above_Direct_Democracy_Party None of the Above Direct Democracy Party]'''  [[File: NOTA Logo.jpg |x30px |link=File: NOTA Logo.jpg |None Of The Above Direct Democracy Party logo.]]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northern_Ontario_Party Northern Ontario Party]
* '''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ontario_Party Ontario Party]'''
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pauper_Party_of_Ontario Pauper Party of Ontario]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Peoples_Political_Party The Peoples Political Party]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Party_for_People_with_Special_Needs Party for People with Special Needs]
* '''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Progressive_Conservative_Party_of_Ontario Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario]'''
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ontario_Provincial_Confederation_of_Regions_Party Ontario Provincial Confederation of Regions Party]
* Stop Climate Change
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stop_the_New_Sex-Ed_Agenda Stop the New Sex-Ed Agenda]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trillium_Party_of_Ontario Trillium Party of Ontario]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Go_Vegan_(political_party) Go Vegan (political party)]
* Ontario Christian?
* Ontario Rhino?
* Ontario Leninist?
* Ontario Marxist?
* Ontario Stalinist?
* Ontario Trotskyist?
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Independent_politician#Canada Independent]


== See also ==

* [[2025 May WE Awaken]] - the first of an annual month-long WEFreedom community celebration AND participatory-outreach event to include the public.
* DuckDuckGo: [https://DuckDuckGo.com/?q=2025+Ontario+Provincial+Election 2025 Ontario Provincial Election]
* [https://NewBlueWindsor.ca NewBlueWindsor.ca]
** [http://NewBlueWindsor.ca NewBlueWindsor.ca]: [https://NewBlueWindsor.ca/community/ Community]
** [http://NewBlueWindsor.ca NewBlueWindsor.ca]: [http://NewBlueWindsor.ca/event/provincial-election-2025/ Provincial Election 2025], February 27 @ 8:00 am – 10:00 pm
** [http://NewBlueWindsor.ca NewBlueWindsor.ca]: [http://NewBlueWindsor.ca/windsor-tecumseh/ Windsor-Tecumseh], Sophia Sevo bio
* Wikipedia: [http://en.Wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_Ontario_general_election 2025 Ontario general election]
* [https://WikiSpooks.com WikiSpooks.com]: [https://WikiSpooks.com/wiki/Canada/Elections Canada/Elections]
* [https://WindsorCustom.ca WindsorCustom.ca], Sophia Sevo's upholstery and ottoman business 


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