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A conflicted person set’s down their phone to hang out with someone and struggles to go out due to deadlines, and the berating of their phone.

LOGLINE

A conflicted person set’s down their phone to hang out with someone and struggles to go out due to deadlines, and the berating of their phone.

  • A person who is plagued with procrastination and a sense of failure for incompletion.
  • This person feels trapped in a cycle of procrastination to the point that when they try to break free they get sucked right back into the cycle.

PROTANGIONST CORE WOUND / MOTIVATION 

  • Our protagonist seeks a way out of their cycle of procrastination and is looking to interact with people and become more intertwined in a society of people, not accounts, usernames, and deprecation.

GENRE

Drama

PLOT DESCRIPTION

  • The film opens with a shot of a character staring at a screen as we see notifications of deadlines and overdue work flash across. They then proceed to start “doom scrolling” when a text message from a friend appears asking to hang out. As they look up from their phone they see an orange light in the distance with a friend standing in it waving. Immediately they leap up from their chair and start to move toward it before a work notification dings with harsh blue light from the phone behind them. They look back and consider going toward the phone but see the orange light out of the corner of their eye and instinctively move toward it. Suddenly another even louder ding rings from the devices harsh blue light. They stand and look back and forth between the phone and the person who is now slowly fading away as the phone dings again even louder! They look back one last time at the person as they fade away to nothing and the film goes quiet. After a moment of pause we here a quiet ding of the phone. Our character looks back, walks toward it, sits down, and starts doom scrolling.
    • Does the Protagonist achieve their goal? No

TREATMENT

  • Complete a paragraph describing the protagonist’s world
  • This description helps the team build a better, more believable world
  • You may include wardrobe, family, friends, food choices, habits, hang-ups, etc.

Our character lives in a world the same as our own that visually appears as a black void. They feel trapped in technology and seek a way out into the “real world” but are unable to and retreat back to te technology.

INFLUENCES and EXAMPLES

  • List directors or other filmmakers FROM YOUR CHOSEN GENRE you are using for research and inspiration
  • List scenes FROM YOUR CHOSEN GENRE you are using for research and inspiration
  • Embed video clips of scenes that may influence or inspire stylistic choices in your film

Production Project Session 4

SUMMARY

Role

Cinematographer

Intention (SMART Goal)

By March 1, as cinematographer, I will have evidence of Limited, Flat and Deep Space in Film for Session 4.

PRE-PRODUCTION – INQUIRY

Leader(s) in the Field / Exemplary Work(s)

Jeff Croneworth

Training Source(s)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_YYfH6sZmY

  • 1:11 His father was a famous cinematographer.
  • 3:18 Likes using realism and naturalism.
  • 4:09 Likes using natural lights.
  • 7:51 He likes using digital photography and digital production.
  • 9:23 Uses spherical lenses.
  • 10:16 Prefers to put lights overhead or behind characters.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1285016/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0

  • When his ex girlfriend calls him an ass-hole the camera shift to a his POV
  • Camera shows focus on him when he walks through the doorway and when typing on computer showing how focused he is
  • A low camera POV shot from the letter looking up at him after it was slipped under the door
  • their was unique shot composition when switching between the past and future scenes
  • A shot of the friend looking straight at the camera when he delivered an important line.
  • the film uses a-lot of shots where the camera moves with the person walking
  • Cool lighting choices during the scene where the ex-girlfriend lit the fire in the background

Project Timeline

  • Communicate with teammates on what type of film we want to do
  • Create story-board
  • Plan/organize intentional lighting
  • Set up lights and cameras
  • Film and adjust storyboard as needed
  • Give to editor

Evidence of Team Planning and Decisions

PRODUCTION – ACTION

The (FILM, SOUND, or GAME Creation)

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RBANoVed1WwP-Y02vEjTqY74G0VDZeZL/view?usp=sharing

Skills Commentary

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1lxTCS9GHRLRw0qY7jbR1ymE7cuQ9Ui115nbpH2-jtSw/edit?usp=sharing

POST-PRODUCTION – REFLECTION

21st Century Skills

Ways of Thinking (Creativity, Innovation, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving)

  • I was creative through my use of flat space in the mug shot scene.
  • I was innovative though my use of a high camera shot in the morgue scene.
  • I was a critical thinker when figuring out how to finish the film before the deadline.
  • I was a problem solver when I volunteered to be the detective when our actor could not.

Ways of Working (Communication & Collaboration)

  • I was a communicator when we discussed how we wanted the shots to be set up/composed.
  • I was a collaborator when me and Tyler (the editor) altered the lighting of the shots in post.

Tools for Working (Info & Media Literacy)

  • I successfully used information when I followed Mr.Leduc’s instructions to establish the film in the first 10 seconds.
  • I was a collaborator with my teammates when I listened and used their ideas.

Ways of Living in the World (Life & Career)

  • I developed life skills through how I had to meet new people in my team.
  • I developed career skills through how I had to use time management to get the film done and how we emailed each other with scheduling conflicts.

Reactions to the Final Version

  • Peer over all really enjoyed the cinematography but thought that I should establish that the interview scene was in a room more.
    • Advisor commented on how their could have been a moment of pause before the film started.

Self-Evaluation of Final Version

Grammar and Spelling

Gramerly

Editor

Favorite Director

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  • DELETE ALL OF MR. LE DUC’s ALL UPPERCASE INSTRUCTIONS AFTER COMPLETING THEM

Who is one of your favorite directors

Director’s Name:Brad Bird
Link to their IMDB.com page: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0083348/
Video essay link or embedded YouTube clip about the director or their directing style: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KiXZMujutI0

Notes About What Makes Their Style Unique

  • Brad Bird enjoys using a 1-2-3 camera shot meaning the camera moves from one subject, to another, to another.
  • Likes using the camera as a playground but always for a reason. He almost never just moves the camera to have it move. There is always a reason for a specific framing of the camera.
  • He uses a quick back and forth camera movement in moments of tense conversation or confusion but slows the camera down to normal when the conversation calms down.
  • Uses each shot to follow through into the next shot in order to create continuity and pay off.

Production Project – Session 3

SUMMARY

Role

Cinematographer

Intention (SMART Goal)

By Jan. 13, as Cinematographer, I will have evidence of Dynamic Camera Movements by Following 4 Camera Movements every Filmaker Needs to Know for session 3.

PRE-PRODUCTION – INQUIRY

Leader(s) in the Field / Exemplary Work(s)

  • Worked with Alfonzo Cuaron in film school 1:04
  • Won 3 Oscars for best cinematography 1:30
  • Likes to shoot with high resolution and contrast 2:19
  • Most important rule to not underexpose 2:50
  • Prefers the use of natural light 3:53
  • Likes using long takes 4:40

Training Source(s)

  • The events revealed in the story can largely be controlled by camera movement 0:48
  • A pan directs camera on horizontal axis 1:28
  • A push in moves the camera toward a subject 3:40
  • A track can be used to push a dolly 5:59
  • booming is when you move the camera up or down on a vertical axis. 7:45
  • A tilt directs the camera on a horizontal axis 1:34

Project Timeline

  • Brainstorm
  • Create Storyboard
  • Create Script
  • Film
  • Record sound effects
  • Edit

Proposed Budget

No budget.

Evidence of Team Planning and Decisions

PRODUCTION – ACTION

The (FILM, SOUND, or GAME Creation)

Skills Commentary

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1chh8jH7sr1XtVJ6i5udXW9DCkMLLVuCAQ1rCUGFYhac/edit?usp=sharing

POST-PRODUCTION – REFLECTION

21st Century Skills

Ways of Thinking (Creativity, Innovation, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving)

I was creative through why use of unique camera shots. This includes, but is not limited to the dynamic shot of Henry walking through the hallway and the shot where Gavin falls to the floor and the chapstick rolls out of his hand.

Ways of Working (Communication & Collaboration)

I was a communicator through how I was open to other peoples ideas and allowed everyone else’s input on the cinematography.

Tools for Working (Info & Media Literacy)

I developed media literacy through how I examined and took notes on Emmanuel Lubezki’s cinematography. This allowed me to use media literacy in a way relating to the film.

Ways of Living in the World (Life & Career)

Throughout this films production I developed teamwork skills that arises when conflict happened on set. This allowed me to develop in a way and learn how to solve problems as a team.

Reactions to the Final Version

Self-Evaluation of Final Version

When evaluating our final film I feel very pleased about the final product. I believe our cinematography and sound effects are great along with most of the film. I do wish we could have extended the length but do to time constraints this was not possible. Overall this was a great production cycle especially in comparison to our original first film.

Grammar and Spelling

Gramerlly

Editor

Henry T

Film Analysis Worksheet: Do The Right Thing

Summary

  • IN ONE TO TWO SENTENCES, DESCRIBE WHAT FILM YOU ANALYZED FOR THIS PROJECT AND WHY YOU CHOSE IT
  • DELETE ALL OF MR. LE DUC’s ALL UPPERCASE INSTRUCTIONS ABOVE

Film Analysis

Film TitleDo the Right Thing
Year1989
DirectorSpike Lee
CountryUnited States
GenreComedy/Drama/ComedyDrama
If you could work on this film (change it), what would you change and why?

Film information can be found at imdb.com

As you view films, consider how the cuts, camera angles, shots, and movement work to create particular meanings. Think about how they establish space, privilege certain characters, suggest relationships, and emphasize themes. In addition to shot distances, angles, editing, and camera movement, note details of the narrative, setting, characters, lighting, props, costume, tone, and sound.

Ask yourself the following questions:

TOPICYOUR NOTES
1. Who is the protagonist?
2. Who is the antagonist?
3. What is the conflict?
4. What is the theme or central, unifying concept? (summarize in one or two words)do right
5. How is the story told (linear, non-linear, with flashbacks, flash-forwards, at regular intervals)Linear
6. What “happens” in the plot (Brief description)?
7. How does the film influence particular reactions on the part of viewers (sound, editing,
characterization, camera movement, etc.)? Why does the film encourage such
reactions?
8. Is the setting realistic or stylized? What atmosphere does the setting suggest? Do particular objects or settings serve symbolic functions?
9. How are the characters costumed and made-up? What does their clothing or makeup reveal about their social standing, ethnicity, nationality, gender, or age? How do costume and makeup convey character?
10. How does the lighting design shape our perception of character, space, or mood?
11. How do camera angles and camera movements shape our view of characters or spaces? What do you see cinematically?
12. What is the music’s purpose in the film? How does it direct our attention within the image? How does it shape our interpretation of the image? What stands out about the music?
13. How might industrial, social, and economic factors have influenced the film? Describe how this film influences or connects to a culture?
14. Give an example of what a film critic had to say about this film. Use credible sources and cite sources.Example: “The Shawshank Redemption Movie Review (1994) | Roger Ebert.” All Content. N.p., n.d. Web. 24 June 2015.
15. Select one scene no longer than 5 minutes that represents well the whole film and shows relevant cinematic elements. Write a one-sentence description of the scene and record the time of the scene.Example: from 1:05:00 to 1:10:00.Explain why you chose this scene.PLACE THE TIME STAMP FROM THE SCENE HERE… Example: 00:00:00 – 00:05:00 
16. In the selected scene: write a sentence for each of the elements below to justify why this scene best represents the film:
a. Screenwriting:The scene wrights the characters in a way showing that they are both mad at each other but want to move on and not see each other.
b. Sound Design:Theirs a light jazz music contrasting with the intense conversation until the radio plays over the movie ending.
c. Camera Movements/Angles:The camera starts by never showing each of them in the same shot symbolizing how separated they are before they become equal level when he throws the money back. A simple back and forth camera angle is mixed with a low shot of the two characters arguing following by a wide zoom out of a shot of the street.
d. Light Setup:Soft light lighting plagues the scene minus when we see both characters fighting in the same shot where a slightly darker lighting is used.
e. Soundtrack/Score:A pleasant jazz plays throughout the scene until the radio plays.
18. What’s the socio-cultural context of this film?

This worksheet was developed with ideas from many IB Film teachers, thus should remain in the Creative Commons

Mr. Le Duc’s Film Analysis Resources

Editing an interview

Summary:

Being an actor

Terms and Concepts:

Keyboard Shortcuts

  • V – Selection tool
  • Q – Cuts everything to the left
  • W – Cuts everything to the right
  • Cmd, K – Makes a cut
  • \ – Shows the entire timeline
  • Home – Moves cursor to the beginning of the timeline
  • I – In-point
  • O – Out-point
  • ; – Lift (leaves a gap)
  • ‘ – Extract (fills the gap)
  • B – Ripple edit tool
  • Up Arrow – Moves cursor to the left edit
  • Down Arrow – Moves cursor to the right edit
  • Left Arrow – Moves cursor to the previous frame
  • Right Arrow – Moves cursor to the next frame
  • Cmd, Shift, D – Crossfade
  • Number Pad – Moves cursor to a specific location on the timeline
  • A – Selects all tracks forward
  • . –  Drops a clip into the timeline
  • Opt, X – Clears all in-points and out-points

Techniques / Tools

  • Cross Fade: Smooths out jolts between clips.
  • Three-Point Editing: Add one in-point and one out-point on the timeline, and one in-point on the individual clip. Or add one in-point on the timeline, and one in-point and one out-point on the timeline. Then simply drop the clip into the timeline.
  • Morph Cut: Helps fix jump cuts. To use it, go to Effects and search for “morph.” Drag and drop the Morph Cut onto an edit. After it finishes analyzing, render it by clicking Enter.
  • Adjusting Audio Levels:
    • To adjust the levels of all the audio, select all the audio clips, right-click, choose Audio Gain, and adjust.
    • To create keyframes, hold down Cmd and click on the audio level bar. Use these keyframes to adjust the audio levels of just a specific section.
  • Color Grading: Select a clip, go to the Color layout, and make adjustments. To apply this color grading to several other clips, select the main clip, go to Effect Controls, click on Lumetri Color, and copy it. Then select all the clips that need the filter and hit paste.
  • Razor Blade Tool: Used to cut out a section of a clip.

Collating Files and Storyboard:

Project Skills Evidence:

What I Learned:

Production Project – Session 1

“Paper Weaving” by FeatheredTar is licensed under CC BY 2.0.Paper Weaving

SUMMARY

Role:Cinemotographer

Intention (SMART Goal)

By October 14th, as part of team 4 as cinematographer, I will have evidence of intentional lighting by following8 Steps to Cinematic Composition for session1.

PRE-PRODUCTION – INQUIRY

Leader(s) in the Field / Exemplary Work(s)

Training Source(s)

Project Timeline

  • Make storyboard
  • begin filming with cameras for 2 weeks
  • edit in premiere pro

Proposed Budget

  • No Costs

PRODUCTION – ACTION

The (FILM, SOUND, or GAME Creation)

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ROSSY7HIBs_IPkg3JJW1i4GnMxr-JSrR/view?usp=sharing

Skills Commentary

Slideshow

POST-PRODUCTION – REFLECTION

21st Century Skills

Ways of Thinking (Creativity, Innovation, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving)

I was creative through how I worked to film well shot scenes in a small space.

Ways of Working (Communication & Collaboration)

I was a communicating cinamotographer and open to ideas.

Tools for Working (Info & Media Literacy)

I used the information given to me to help create a film with broad ideas.

Ways of Living in the World (Life & Career)

I developed skills of working with other people that could help me later in life.

Reactions to the Final Version

Jimmie and James among many others thought that the audio could be greatly improved. Casey commented that the outfits changed between shots.

Self-Evaluation of Final Version

For the time we had and it being our first film I believe we produced a good enough film which while I would not want to rewatch am content with.

Grammar and Spelling

None

Editor

Henry T