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The Gameplan

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Schedule 2/3/23 - My group will have a completed storyboard. 2/4/23-2/6/23 - My group will gather all necessary props and put together costumes. 2/6/23-2/8/23 - My group will start and finish filming the scenes that take place in the characters house. 2/9/23-2/12/23 - My group will film the park scenes for the short film.     Within these times for filming any back-ups or retakes should be completed for all scenes. 2/13/23-2/15/23 - My group will edit the short film. 2/16/23 - My group will finalize the short film which will include both the filming and editing being finished. Location My partner and I will be filming at Royal Palm Park, Oakland Park, FL. This location will be used for the scenes in our film that take place at a park. Some good things about this park are its scenery, location, and accommodations. The background of the clips that will be seen in our film will look nice and the atmosphere won't take away from the quality of my group's film. The locatio...

Screenplay Blog

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  INT. JALEN’S HOUSE - DAY Jalen is sitting at a cluttered desk in his home with several papers on the floor. He is seemingly exhausted while examining a couple pieces of paper. Props are shown across his desk, in his hands, and on the floor. Jalen (voice over) My brother Alex, who I am very close to, was recently going to meet with me over an important family related topic that affects the both of us. Recently, our father who had been taking care of us alone unfortunately passed away due to his sickness.  It has taken a toll on both of us but for some reason Alex seemed very concerned about something else. Our father left us a considerable amount of money to split. When we decided to have met he seemed very panicked and kept telling me how important it was that we met in person. After receiving this note and not having heard back from Alex since early yesterday morning, I have to find him. EXT. JALEN’S HOUSE - DAY Jalen has a flashback from when he is in his home when he walk...

Short Film Research: Pregnant Pause

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PREGNANCE PAUSE T his short film is a Dramedy (drama comedy) about a young woman who surprisingly got pregnant   during a long term relationship.  common sound-   *ambient sound such as heavy breathing and baby crying  * incidental music  Common camera angles:   *over the shoulder  *shot-reverse shot  *point of view shot   *close up  common mis-en-scene: a lot of this is casual as the drama genre tends to recreate realistic scenerios  *casual costume   *home setting   *pregnancy test   common editing:  *eyeline match

Short Film Research: Kiss Chase

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Kiss Chase   This short film is about eleven-year-old Nadine is left out in a game of kiss chase, she realizes image is currency and her value is low. On a quest to feminize herself, she finds herself in an unexpected situation she is not prepared for   a. Common Sound in your genre  - Diegetic sound  - Non-diegetic sound  - Dialogue... truly little.  b. Common Mis-En-Scene (CLAMPS) in your genre  - Establishing Shot  - Wide Angle  - Over the shoulder  - Close ups  - Cinematic lighting  - Food  - Phone   - Makeup  c. Common Editing in your genre   - eyeline match  - Montage  - Fade In  d. Example films of your genre  - Five feet apart   - Chemical Hearts  - Titanic  - A star is born  e. What elements of the genre that you like?  - Plot   - Characters thoughts  - Sound  f. What elements of the genre do not appeal to you?  - Diction...

Short Film Research: Double Happy

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DOUBLE HAPPY This short film is about a group of teenage friends and with hidden love interests. Rory likes Rebecca but another friend in the group continues to antagonize him. Rory snaps and turns to violence by blowing up a shop camera angle/shots- * close-up *mid shot *pov shot *shot reverse shot sounds and lighting * Ambient sound *incidental music * low lighting Mis-en-scene- *causal clothes *park setting props * fake blood *fireworks

Short Film: Research Outside

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  Common CAMS in your  genre   -Eye level shot   -Close up   -Wide shot   Over the shoulder, aerial shot   a.   Common Sound in your genre   -Dialogue   -Diegetic sound   -Ambient sound   b.   Common Mis-En-Scene (CLAMPS) in your genre   -Costume: causal "everyday" clothing   -Lighting: bright lighting and dark lighting to show contrast in different character perspectives   -Acting: very dramatic, intense and serious conversation    -Makeup: "everyday" causal nude makeup   -Set: in each other's houses   c.   Common Editing in your genre   -Zoom out   -Split screen   -Jumpcut   d.   Example films of your genre   -To All the Boys I've Loved Before   -After   e.   What elements of the genre that you like?   -The choice of angles being used. High angled shots to show how the character is being belittled and how low angles shots show chara...

Research: How to make a short film

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  What is the take away from the video?   I have acknowledged all the aspects and things needed to make a film. I learned the writing tips, production and post production steps and procedures. I could take away that there are ways to be better prepared for filming then I have before.     What good information did you gather while watching  it?   Budgeting and the resources you have access to will be crucial throughout the entire making of the film. When editing, cut the scenes down until you can't anymore which will shorten the film to just the important parts of it. Preparation is key for a film. However, even if you create a storyboard for the entire film, there still may be changes while making it. Stick to a theme and a tone and let it guide the story. If you do not do so, it will confuse the audience. Lastly, taking care of your cast is important because if you do not have respect them, they may not make it as easy to film.     How do you env...