2. Homework Reminder
Homework 2: Test Shots
Take a series of test shots illustrating possible locations,
props, costumes, casting choices. You may also want to
film some test footage to check lighting, sound, etc. in
your chosen locations. Upload this to your blog.
Due 2/10/14
3. Progress Checkpoint – 2/10/15
Your blogs will be assessed at the end of this week.
The minimum expectation is that the following work is complete and on your blog:
All research tasks should be complete (Genre Research and Audience Research)
Production Concepts
Outline
Pitch
Feedback
Script, shotlist (possibly storyboard)
4. No Crying About Scripts
A SCRIPT IS NOT JUST DIALOGUE SO DON’T TELL ME IT IS.
It is a written description of everything you are going to
film.
5. Scriptwriting
The script is a written guide to what your are going to film.
All action should be in the script.
Your script should be in the correct format.
Use Courier size 12 font.
6. Use scene
headings for
every scene.
INT/EXT –
LOCATION – TIME
OF DAY
First appearance
of character
should be in
capitals, with a
brief description.
7. Your scripts will
probably have limited
dialogue so this is a
useful example of
how to write action in
a screenplay.
9. Shotlist
Once you have written your script you can then use
that to create a shotlist.
Consider how you are going to film your action.
You need to give careful thought to the most
effective shot types and angles.
Your shot list should include:
Shot number
Shot type
Angle
Duration
Description of action
10. Storyboards
Some students don’t take time to do the storyboard properly. So it looks like this. DO NOT
DO THIS. DO NOT DO THIS.
11. Storyboards
The process of storyboarding is essential to the success of your product. When you
produce your storyboard you need to be thinking about what each shot will look like. You
should consider:
How you will use shot types and angles to communicate meaning
How you intend to use composition to communicate meaning
The role of mise-en-scene
Use of framing
How you can use camerawork in a visually striking way