Screenplay Format

One of the things you need to learn is how to correctly format a screenplay. The rules we are going to follow are set down in this section from a book on screenwriting, called ‘On Screenwriting’ by Freddie Gaffney. Here is a section from this book, which sets out the standard rules for a screenplay… Read more Screenplay Format

Your Draft Screenplay

EXAMPLE HORROR SCRIPT ALIEN (1978) Scott Here is the script to the opening sequence 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 a screenplay… Read more Your Draft Screenplay

Horror Conventions Recap

Today we are considering conventional features of a horror film Learning Intention: To understand and describe how German Expressionist cinematic techniques were the prototype for horror films. To identify specific micro features specific to the horror genre in order to create generic blueprint for your short film. We will watch Suckablood (BC Horror) in class… Read more Horror Conventions Recap

Horror Movie Brief

This is the brief for your 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 must always… Read more Horror Movie Brief

Write a film score

Creative Intention: Compose a short film score to play parallel with the action. The music should reflect a sense of panic and urgency or apprehension and fear (delete as applicable). Source Film You can download the video here. Composing the music You can either use Adobe Audition or Garage Band (if you have access). Tutorials:… Read more Write a film score

Continuity Editing Task

 Creative Intention for the week To film and edit a continuity sequence that builds to a tense climax. Use filming and editing to maintain continuity of space and time. Portfolio Page This page must will be split into three sections: 1) Inquiry Extension: Find Continuity Edits in Hell’s Club Identify two examples of each… Read more Continuity Editing Task

Editing 101

Editing, the connectives in Film Language Think of cut as connectives in a sentence …so, and, then, but, however, meanwhile… How then does does editing create meaning if it’s just simply links in the film? Well first of all, the edit constructs the meaning in the minds of the audience. Task 1 Recap by defining… Read more Editing 101

Advanced Cinematography

INQUIRY The Rules of Composition in Cinematography are described and exemplified in this video: Class Presentation on Composition in Film Use this link to edit Mr G Miss H Reflective journal Embed this slideshow in your reflective journal as a new post called Advanced Cinematography. Select 3 frames from one or more of the cinematographers… Read more Advanced Cinematography