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 […]

Editing for Feeling

Creative Intention Editor: To create a sequence in which editing allows emotion to develop and pace to build tension. Sound Designer / Director: To create ambient or music to create a sense of environment. To record / find (copyright free) Foley that can be used to add impact or meaning to the sequence. TASKS Sound […]

Directing 101

The director is best though of as the conductor of the film orchestra. He or she will direct all the heads of department in order to realise her or his vision, which is inspired by the screenplay. The director must develop creative collaborations with key personnel. The… Production Designer (Costume, Props, Set, Hair & Make-Up) […]

Film Sequence – Preproduction

Choose your group’s screenplay: Choose a screenplay which has: Action lines which  will help actors & directors A clear build up and climax A subplot character who is different from the main Once you have chosen the screenplay allocate… The Production Roles: Director Production Designer Cinematographer Editor Sound Designer (Foley) Sound Designer (Music) Planning The […]