KEY KNOWLEDGE
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KEY SKILLS
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Scriptwriting happens in the pre-production phase. A script is a written documents that includes; scene titles, dialogue from the characters and description of the action.
A script has traditional codes and conventions that are followed. We will be using a program called Celtx. This software formats the script as you are typing. If you are unfamiliar with Celtx, watch the following video. It includes a great demo on how to type a script. |
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Storyboarding is a visual reference for what needs to be filmed during production. The storyboard is created after the script and during the pre-production phase.
Just like a script, storyboard have codes and conventions to follow. The first video here is a great introduction to how a storyboard should look and how to represent character movement and camera movement visually. Storyboards are used in the industry for movies, TV shows and even commercials. The second video compares the storyboard of the film The Mummy (1999) to the finished product. We can clearly see the storyboard is very similar to the finished product. Do you want to see the storyboard from some more famous movies. The following article from Screen Crush shows storyboards from 15 famous movies. Some of the storyboard are an artwork on their own. |
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drawing peopleYou don't need to be an Archibald winning artist to draw a storyboard. The drawings you create need to be clear so the rest of your film crew can follow the plan. The following videos have great tutorials for how to draw people and faces in proportion. Give them a try so you are ready for pre-production.
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Check out this website from Canon which takes you through some key aspects and pointers in using a DSLR camera. You can practice some key skills here before you head out to make your mini project.
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