Storyboard – Use this document to visualise each shot. How are you going to frame each shot and how do you see your edit developing (match on action, eye line match, shot reverse shot, 180 degree rule, reaction shots, close ups on key objects…) Here is a document which explains the function and design of […]
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Production Groups & Roles
Please find a link to the production groups and a list of the roles that you have been allocated. I have tried to balance the roles between production (Principle Photography) and post production. These roles can be changed and negotiated in discussion with me. I have also tried to build the production groups with your […]
Grange House Photos
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Your Draft Screenplay
EXAMPLE HORROR SCRIPT (ALIEN) Here is the script to the opening sequence of Alien (1978) Scott. Notice how economical it is? Almost a bullet point list of what we can hear and what we can see. DRAFT 1 Take a copy of this pre formatted screenplay The rule of thumb is that each page of […]
Horror Screenplay Draft 1
Visualise the Scene. You should spend time allowing the scene to play in your mind’s eye. As if you were watching it as a finished film. What is the opening shot? How do you see the main protagonist? What do they look like? What have they just been doing? What clues about the props / […]
Developing Your Idea
Five Golden Rules of German Expressionism Review the video essay of at least two peers and refresh your memory about the nature and ‘rules’ of German Expressionism. Identify 5 Golden Rules of German Expressionism in terms of representation of the monster and visual style Task Your task is to develop a visual / cinematic idea […]
Previous Students Work
Let’s judge some films made by last year’s students and rank them in terms of how well they have created meaning through the three main production roles: Cinematography Editing Sound Design Sequence 1 Sequence 2 Sequence 3 TASK You will be given one role to assess and should watch all three videos and put them […]
Horror Movie Brief
This is the brief for your first full film sequence. ‘A short (2-3 minute) suspense sequence from a ghost story.’ Your creative intentions should be clearly identified at the outset and your reflections throughout and once complete will be based on them. You must also reflect on your developing understanding of your production role(s). You […]
Montage Filming and Editing
Uses of a montage in film & TV To create a sense of place and/or events without giving any narrative information away. This is often done in title sequences to capture the mood of the film without giving away spoilers. This is the opening sequence of Memento (2000) Nolan which creates a sense of the […]
Compiling Your Video Essay
These are the assessment criteria for your comparative video essay… Comparative study (SL and HL) Marks Total A Task components 12 32 B Comparing and contrasting 12 C Assembling the comparative study 8 There are two possible essay titles for your video. How and with what effect are specific film elements of German expressionism used within […]