As you know the Pre-Production is an early stage of any project, including commercials, music videos, short films, and feature films. This crucial step defines how efficient, organized and, ultimately, how successful the production stage will be. This is a planning and execution assignment.
As a group you will film an original story. The story has to have a beginning, middle, and end. The story must incorporate concepts and techniques we have learned throughout the semester. The group must take into consideration production value, this includes proper framing, lighting techniques, sound quality, and overall look. The intention is to have a project you can use in your portfolio.
Assignment
● In class, as a group you will develop Pre-production materials which include a synopsis (summary of your story), shot list, storyboard, lighting plot, and crew list. The idea is to be prepared as much as possible for filming. You will turn this in on your filming day (or the following week).
● Film a story that incorporates 2 scenes. For example, a living room and bedroom, or a warehouse, or an office etc. The scenes can take place in any atmosphere or set you like. Think of the different sets we have created throughout the semester and or the props in the class you can use. Be as creative as you want.
● Each scene must have at least 3 camera placement changes and shots (can have as many as you like). For example, 3 people are conversing at a table. Some camera changes may include coverage of the scene from a wide shot. Then the camera moves and films a medium shot of one of the actors then a reverse shot of another actor. Utilize various camera shots and angles such as a wide shot, medium shot, close up, over the shoulder etc. The camera needs to move around your space. Your shot choices should be used to tell the story.
● Assign crew positions, but of course everyone will help each other.
Director / Writer
Cinematographer
Camera Assistant
Gaffers
Assistant Director
Sound Recordist
Boom Operator
Script Supervisor
Actors
