Introduction & Overview AFA ALPHA F i l m A c a d e m y Introduction & Overview Adapted From The American Film Institute Screen Education Process Robert Fitzgerald 2008

Step 1: Script Development AFA ALPHA F i l m A c a d e m y AFA ALPHA F i l m A c a d e m y Step 1: Script Development

Script Development Phase 1: Goal Setting & Collaborative Planning AFA ALPHA F i l m A c a d e m y AFA ALPHA F i l m A c a d e m y Script Development Phase 1: Goal Setting & Collaborative Planning Brainstorm/Share Ideas Choose an Idea Choose Format (News Report, Short Film, Documentary, etc.) This is where you choose the best way to tell your story. Give Support for the Decisions Made Tell why your format is the best way to tell your story.

Script Development Phase 1: Goal Setting & Collaborative Planning AFA ALPHA F i l m A c a d e m y AFA ALPHA F i l m A c a d e m y Script Development Phase 1: Goal Setting & Collaborative Planning Research Get information needed to produce a professional product. List Materials and Filming Locations Identify Limitations and Time Constraints Number of people in your crew. Number of weeks given to complete the project.

Script Development Phase 2: Outline and Treatment AFA ALPHA F i l m A c a d e m y AFA ALPHA F i l m A c a d e m y Script Development Phase 2: Outline and Treatment Create a Brief Outline (Pre-Writing Plan) Identify Beginning, Middle, End. Not detailed Treatment Detailed summary A page or two Includes setting and mood. This will be used as the foundation of your script.

Script Development Phase 3: The Pitch AFA ALPHA F i l m A c a d e m y AFA ALPHA F i l m A c a d e m y Script Development Phase 3: The Pitch Verbal Presentation of Project to Peers Sell your idea to the class for approval. Include visuals, sample scenes, goals of project, and set locations. Record suggestions from your peers to improve your project. Green Light Your Project is approved and ready for production!

AFA AFA Step 2: Screenwriting ALPHA F i l m A c a d e m y ALPHA

Screenwriting & Storyboarding Phase 1: Scriptwriting AFA ALPHA F i l m A c a d e m y AFA ALPHA F i l m A c a d e m y Screenwriting & Storyboarding Phase 1: Scriptwriting Transform Your Treatment into a Script The script writers need to interpret the treatment and turn it into a workable tool for the production crew. Include dialogue, camera direction, editing direction, location, set description, props, costumes, and stage direction. This is an extremely important planning tool. Use proper professional format. (samples will be posted.) Helpful Hint: One Page = One Minute

Screenwriting & Storyboarding Phase 2: Storyboarding AFA ALPHA F i l m A c a d e m y AFA ALPHA F i l m A c a d e m y Screenwriting & Storyboarding Phase 2: Storyboarding Use Your Script to Create Storyboards Storyboards provide a foundation to build the production. A storyboard is a blueprint or visual map of your story. Allows everyone to work together with the same vision. Provides valuable information for the actors, cinematographer, director, and editors. Quality of drawing is not priority! (Stick figures are fine.) Use various camera shots to create professional visuals. (A glossary of camera shots will be posted.)

Step 3: Production & Filming AFA ALPHA F i l m A c a d e m y AFA ALPHA F i l m A c a d e m y Step 3: Production & Filming

Production & Filming Phase 1: Roles & Responsibilities AFA ALPHA F i l m A c a d e m y AFA ALPHA F i l m A c a d e m y Production & Filming Phase 1: Roles & Responsibilities Assign Roles for Each Person in the Group Each crew member has certain responsibilities. The roles include: Producer Director Director of Photography (Cinematographer) Actor You may have to take on more than one role.

Production & Filming Phase 2: Filming Your Movie AFA ALPHA F i l m A c a d e m y AFA ALPHA F i l m A c a d e m y Production & Filming Phase 2: Filming Your Movie Use Your Tools Properly Always be sure that the crew is being responsible and hard working. Take care of the sets and the equipment. (Any violation of these will result in removal or cancellation of your film.) Use Professional Filming and Lighting Techniques Use Principles of Good Acting

Production & Filming Phase 3: Saving Your Recorded Segments AFA ALPHA F i l m A c a d e m y AFA ALPHA F i l m A c a d e m y Production & Filming Phase 3: Saving Your Recorded Segments Save Video Shot on the Same Day Plug the camera into the USB input on the computer. Wait for the computer to prompt you to take action. Save all videos into a folder created for your crew. When you are sure they have transferred, close the program. Delete the videos from the camera. (We will learn more about this in a future lesson.)

AFA AFA Step 4: Editing ALPHA F i l m A c a d e m y ALPHA

Editing Phase 1: Import Your Video Segments AFA ALPHA F i l m A c a d e m y AFA ALPHA F i l m A c a d e m y Editing Phase 1: Import Your Video Segments Import Your Videos into Video Editing Program Open Windows Movie Maker. Click “import video”. Choose the folder created for your crew / Click import. Repeat for each segment recorded in your file. Save project in your crew’s folder. (NAME IT PLEASE!) (We will learn more about this in a future lesson.)

Editing Phase 2: Assemble Your Film AFA ALPHA F i l m A c a d e m y AFA ALPHA F i l m A c a d e m y Editing Phase 2: Assemble Your Film Rough Cut Use your storyboards as a guide. Use Movie Maker to trim your segments Place segments into the program’s storyboard in the order needed. Save your project! (Saving frequently will prevent any loss of completed work.) Once the order is correct, The Rough Cut is complete.

Editing Phase 3: The Final Edit AFA ALPHA F i l m A c a d e m y AFA ALPHA F i l m A c a d e m y Editing Phase 3: The Final Edit Add the Finishing Touches Add music to enhance the mood of your film. Use transitions between scenes or cuts as described in the script. Add any effects or titles necessary. Include opening and closing credits with music. Save, and your project is complete and ready for exhibiting!

Step 5: Exhibit, Review, & Reflect AFA ALPHA F i l m A c a d e m y AFA ALPHA F i l m A c a d e m y Step 5: Exhibit, Review, & Reflect

Exhibit, Review, & Reflect Phase 1: Viewing and Critiquing the Films AFA ALPHA F i l m A c a d e m y AFA ALPHA F i l m A c a d e m y Exhibit, Review, & Reflect Phase 1: Viewing and Critiquing the Films View All Films with an Open Mind and Professional Attitude Each student will write a brief review of the films. Be detailed and support your opinions with clear examples from the films. This is not a summary, it’s a critical review of the film. Remember to be courteous and respectful in your reviews. (There will be a rubric to help you organize your thoughts)

Exhibit, Review, & Reflect Phase 2: Reflection AFA ALPHA F i l m A c a d e m y AFA ALPHA F i l m A c a d e m y Exhibit, Review, & Reflect Phase 2: Reflection Students Think About What They Have Learned What did you learn about the subject or content of your film? What did you learn about film making? What will you do to improve your future projects?

AFA AFA Lesson Review What did you learn today about creating a film? ALPHA F i l m A c a d e m y AFA ALPHA F i l m A c a d e m y Lesson Review What did you learn today about creating a film? How has your perception of movie making changed after today’s overview? How will you use your Idea Journal to help you formulate successful movie ideas?