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PRELIMINARY EXERCISE
FEB 15/12
TASKContinuity task involving filming and editing a character (who has 1 prop)
-opening a door,
-crossing a room
-sitting down in a chair opposite another character,
-with whom she/he then exchanges a couple of lines of dialogue.
This task should demonstrate:
-Controlled use of camera (steady filming)-Attention to framing-Variety of shots-Continuity editing
-180 degree rule-match on action-shot reverse shot
Also be conscious of:
-speaking clearly (no sound problems)-being simple & creative-CONTINUITY!
Music & costume/props are optional
LOCATIONS FOR FILMING
1) Library
2) Media room – through door, in side room
3) Media room – through door, in main room
4) Media room – corner of room, walk up stairs outside, through door, in main room
5) St Claudines
You will choose from a pot and take photos of locations before completing planning
PLANNING CHECKLISTFor planning you must have:
1)Idea exploration
2)Location photographs
3)Timeline
4)Overhead plan
5)Storyboard
6)Script
7)Shotlist
8)Photograph of group
9)Music (OPTIONAL)
10)Costume/props (OPTIONAL)
You may NOT each do a different section......must all do together.
IDEA EXPLORATION
Use simplemind or popplet to explore different ideas for your preliminary, place screen grab
*You could consider your genre to apply if you wish
LOCATION PHOTOGRAPHS
Photos of your locations
Make sure you have captions under photos, and get a range of angles of the room.
Library from door Library from other side Library from desk on stairs
TIMELINE
The timeline should identify what happens in the preliminary.
It should be 60-90 seconds long.
Description of scene here…make sure it is brief!
Description of scene here…
Description of scene here…
Description of scene here…
0-5 6-9 1-13 14-19 20-24 25-28 29-34 35-40 41-43 44-47
OVERHEAD PLANS
Overhead plans have:
-the overhead view of the room
-the camera positions with numbers (for the shots)…….these numbers co-ordinate with storyboard
-dotted line to identify movement of camera man
OVERHEAD PLANSExamples
STORYBOARD
-Number each frame
-EVERY shot must be drawn, including match on action (every shot)
-drawn with enough detail to understand angle
-under each frame there should be a short description of shot
-if using any transitions or effects – identify under frame
STORYBOARD EXAMPLE
SCRIPT
-must use correct format
-correct font (courier or courier new)
-correct size (11 point)
-correct tabs
-correct titles (in bold/capitals etc)
-scene numbers co-ordinate with storyboard
Keep it simple.....each character to have 3-5 lines each
SHOTLISTNumbers co-ordinate with script and storyboard-should have a range of shots including:
-establishing -two
-over the shoulder -mid/long/close up/extreme close up etc
# Type of shot Description Prop/costume needed
i.e. Establishing shot Establishing shot of front of school
N/A
1
2
3
PHOTOGRAPH OF GROUPTake a photo of everyone in group working on planning
This acts as evidence that everyone was present and participated
Remember, you are only as strong as your weakest link!
COSTUME AND PROPSOPTIONAL
You may choose to make your actors characters in relation to a genre if you choose
You can show your planning and consideration of costume props
Consider denotation/connotation
Costumes
Classic yet modern detective style
Props
Classic prop for detective
MUSICOPTIONAL
Include link/screen grab of copyright free music
Explain what style/tone the music is
Explain where in the scene it will be applied and why
http://freeplaymusic.com/search/category_search.php?t=f&i=28
YOUTUBE EXAMPLEShttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TtljKx31MJg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSDEJQfwD9c
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xm38wuqadgA 3C
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xwwypd8atOE 1B
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3ToLnSy8LU 2/3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ERjIeYNtqgc ¾
HOMEWORK
Set: Fri Feb 15
Due: Mon Feb 27
To complete all planning in group over holidays
(arrange to meet 1 day)
FILMING
You will film on Monday/Tuesday = you choose times
Filming = 1 hour max
Editing = 2 hours max
Edited version to be done by WED (can stay afterschool to edit)
MARK SCHEMEYou are being marked on: 1 2 3 4
Create a clear powerpoint (all work is clear and in correct order)
Work as a team (photo of group)
Effort
Timeline
Overhead plan
Storyboard
Script
Shotlist
Clear, simple and effect
Originality & creativity