Three Phases of Production
1.Pre-Production (Development)
2.Production (Acquisition)
3.Post-Production (Editing)
Building Scenes with Shots
Establishing Shot – establishes theaction to be shown in the scene
Cut In – shows a closer view of onlypart of the action
Cut Away – shows action not in themain scene but usually related
Methods for Recording Action
Master Shot – captures the mainaction of the scene
Insert Shots, Pick-ups, or Noddys –
shots that cut in or away from themaster shot
In or Out of Sequence?
Shots do not have to be recorded inthe order they will be shown.
Shots can be arranged in the properorder with editing.
A script, storyboard, or shot sheet willhelp you keep organized whenshooting out of sequence.
Avoid Breaks in Continuity
Continuity from shot to shot must bemaintained.
A jump cut is an abrupt break incontinuity that makes the subjectappear to jump.
Helpful Transitions
Using a dissolve (also called crossfade)can help you avoid a jump cut.
Dissolves are good for showing changesin location or time.
Anatomy of a News Story
Soundbite – segments from interviews
B-Roll – Images that complement the story
Standup – Reporter talking directly to camera
Voice Over – Reporter’s voice over pictures
What is a Script?
A script is a method for expressingwith words the pictures and soundsimagined by a writer in a way thatcan be understood and interpreted byothers who turn them into actualpictures and sound.
Script Formats
1.Split Page Format (2 Column)
Commonly used for short presentationswith little dialog
2.Screenplay Format
Used for narrative films and longerpresentations
Screenplay
Describes characters, actions, reactions,and dialog.
When a character speaks, their name iscentered in capital letters with theirdialog lines below.
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