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 it 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 blocking, camera angles, motion shots, mise en scene elements such as lighting and blocking, 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!

TIPS Something you can shoot in 2-3 class periods Use script someone in group has written, make modifications, or write a completely new one. PRINT MODIFIED SCRIPT FOR ME. Make changes to accommodate group members Add / subtract characters or dialogue Add basic motion / movement, BUT Keep story mostly in 1-2 locations, mostly conversational Something you can shoot in 2-3 class periods

TIPS – how to shoot a scene Read through script, learn lines Block it 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

GRADING HOW to SHOOT a SCENE Team work 15 POINTS dividing artistic roles equally writing, planning, camera, directing, acting, prod. assistance Script modifications are apparent & all students work on them. CREATIVITY / WRITING 15 POINTS Script is modified or created from scratch & formatted correctly Scene(s) are interesting & original Story is not told solely through dialogue (reactions, blocking help) SHOTS 15 POINTS A good variety of camera angles Exposure is good Every character has a CU for full scene 180 degree rule is followed ADVANCED ELEMENTS (must include some, if not all) 15 POINTS Motion shots (dolly / truck) Good blocking & character elements EDITING 15 POINTS 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

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

GROUPS 1 MATT ALINA MARK ZACH 2 HIEP JONAH PARKER STEVEN 3 JACOB JOSH ALEX WILL

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 (check “start / end off screen”