SHOTS ASSOCIATED WITH SCENES MASTER SHOT Wide shot of entire scene “Safety shot” to cover all action CUTAWAY Shot of something not in master shot but relevant to scene (ex. clock) INSERT CU or XCU of something in scene Can be used to cover mistakes / clarify something

HOW to SHOOT a SCENE Read through script, learn lines Block scene to add visual / emotional interest Shoot wider shots (of entire scene) first, including master shot Move in closer for CU / OTS / MS Shoot inserts, cutaways, & pickup shots

FIRST CONVERSATION SCENE SHOOTING / EDITING PROJECT

GOALS Demonstrate skills with camera angles, motion shots, blocking, writing dialogue and creating conflict, and more advanced editing Work in teams each member contributes equally pre-production, planning, shooting, directing, acting Tell the story visually instead of entirely through dialogue. I will supervise / help as much as I can!

OPTIONS Something you can shoot in 2 class periods Write a school-appropriate scene,1.5 - 2 pages Remake a 1-2 minute conversation scene from a movie or show (THAT I APPROVE) shot for shot, exactly the same + rewrite the scene in Celtx Make sure script has Some basic motion & good blocking, BUT Keep story mostly in 1 location, mostly conversational Something you can shoot in 2 class periods

WHAT MAKES A GOOD STORY / SCENE!?!? NATURAL ACTING INTERESTING CHARACTERS CONFLICT VISUAL DETAILS

GRADING HOW to SHOOT a SCENE Team work 15 POINTS Dividing artistic roles equally Writing, planning, camera, directing, acting, prod. assistance All students work on script, contribute ideas, and work other positions

GRADING HOW to SHOOT a SCENE CREATIVITY / WRITING 15 POINTS Script is modified or created from scratch & correctly formatted Scene(s) are interesting & original Story is not told solely through dialogue (reactions, blocking help)

GRADING SHOTS 15 POINTS HOW to SHOOT a SCENE A good variety of camera angles, 30% rule followed Tripod for most, if not all, angles Every character has a CU for entire scene, including pauses / reactions 180 degree rule is followed

GRADING HOW to SHOOT a SCENE ADVANCED ELEMENTS 15 POINTS Motion shots (dolly / truck) Good blocking & character elements Good directing, including real, natural reactions & pauses Continuity (clothing, actions, etc.)

GRADING EDITING 15 POINTS HOW to SHOOT a SCENE Shots edit together nicely and are continuous There are no distracting “jumpcuts” The 30% and 180 degree rules are followed L-cutting is used to weave conversation shots together Advanced techniques—titles, audio transitions, video transitions, music (if appropriate)

SOUND EFFECTS / MUSIC Some resources for sfx / music Sound effects: soundbible.com Music: incompetech.com Be sure to save in same folder as clips / project file

FRIDAY, 10/5 BRAINSTORM START TO WRITE TUESDAY, 10/9 FINISH / PRINT SCRIPT WEDNESDAY, 10/10 LEARN LINES / BLOCK SCENE ADD VISUAL INTEREST SHOW ME BLOCKED SCENE (OUT OF SCHOOL FILM TREATMENTS DUE) THURSDAY, 10/11 SHOOT SCENE FRIDAY, 10/12 MONDAY, 10/15 EDIT SCENE TUESDAY, 10/16 WEDNESDAY, 10/17 THURSDAY, 10/18 FINISH / EXPORT SCENE

EDITING HOW to SHOOT a SCENE Edit your scene in pairs or by yourself (it’s OK to have different versions of scene) Put clips from camera on your W: COLLABORATIVE STORAGE in a folder you create & can find Save YOUR PROJECT IN YOUR H (STUDENT) DRIVE

EDITING CHECKLIST HOW to SHOOT a SCENE MAKE SURE Pauses / reactions added to performances if helpful No jumpcuts Edits are precise (no extra / duplicated words) Music isn’t TOO LOUD Music is faded out (if necessary) Crossfade audio tracks if abrupt bkg noise differences Rolling credits at end (I’ll show you how)