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1 Introduction to Filmmaking Pre-Production I Creating Ideas & Film Style Ms. Hong

2 WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE MOVIE?

3 PRE-PRODUCTION -> PRODUCTION -> POST-PRODUCTION

4 PRE-PRODUCTION -> PRODUCTION -> POST-PRODUCTION

5 STEPS TO PRE-PRODUCTION 1. IDEA 2. SCRIPT 3. STORYBOARD

6 PRE-PRODUCTION IDEA SCRIPT STORYBOARD Core foundation of making a great movie. Summary of a storyline. Expansion of the idea. Thoroughly written script of everything happening on stage (in camera). Guideline during production stage. Visual representation of the script. Guideline during production & postproduction stage.

7 STEPS TO PRE-PRODUCTION 1. IDEA 2. SCRIPT 3. STORYBOARD

8 IDEA OVERVIEW Ideas must: give a general overview - a brief of what the film is about be explained in 1-2 sentences

9 GENERATING IDEAS Small Activities Brainstorm Opposites Find Solutions What is the best way to solve? Any Others? Favourites Hobby Movies/Directors Anything You Like Research/Resources Books/Magazines Internet Artifacts Materials Any Others? Experience Your Everyday Life Other s Everyday Lives Culture Related Video:

10 ACTIVITY CREATE AN IDEA BOOK WHAT IS AN IDEA BOOK? A place to write down any ideas you think of and refer back to. WHY DO I NEED ONE? It s a convenient tool to access whenever you want. And it s for marks. DON T LOSE IT!!

11 Brainstorm (1 min) Write down any words that relates to: ACTIVITY CREATE AN IDEA BOOK YOUR FAVOURITE MOVIE Opposites (1 min) Pick a word, then turn it into 1 sentenced story. (5 min)

12 ACTIVITY CREATE AN IDEA BOOK Assignment: Idea Book Write down at least 10 ideas with a one-sentenced storyline. Have one storyline ready for tomorrow!

13 IDEA: Same ideas, different films. What turns an idea to a great idea?

14 CREATING A FILM STYLE Genre Audience Time Resources Personal Style

15 Genre - What are the themes of the movie? Film Style & Genre The style of the film should be in line with the genre Think about: Fiction or Non-Fiction? Action, Comedy, Romance, Sci-Fi...

16 Audience - Who are your viewers? Film Style & Audience Style of the film changes with the audience because: Different Audience = Different Expectations Think about: Children Comedy Youth Comedy Adult Comedy Why should we care? Audience gives feedback, criticism, budget Most importantly someone who will watch your movie

17 Time - How long is your film? Film Style & Time Time changes the style of storytelling Think about: YouTube Video (5 min) Short Film (30 min) Movie (2 hrs) YouTube Video = To the point Short Film = Basic Storyline Movie = Detailed Storyline

18 Resources - What do you have? Film Style & Resources Resources limits the visual presentation of your film ex) Sci-Fi film. Special effects. Think about: Do you have enough budget? Do you have the materials to make what you imagine happen? Few ways to gain resources Make a budget list Be Creative

19 And finally PERSONAL STYLE

20 Personal Style - What do you have? Film Style & Personal Style Personal style create unique films Think about: Tim Burton Movies Personal preference Favourite Movie/Director If you like it, just do it. BUT: - Keep it consistent - Only if you re the director of the film.

21 FILM STYLE Helps you to decide... Costumes Setting Surrounding Objects Characters Actions Special Effects Budget Basically everything.

22 Grab 3 buddies (so a group of 4) GROUP ACTIVITY Genre 1 person from each group grab a list from Ms. Hong CREATE A FILM STYLE BASED ON THE HIGHLIGHTED WORDS: Brainstorm as a group, and fill out the worksheet Present at the end of class.

23 REMINDER FOR NEXT CLASS 1. Going over Pre-Production II 2. Bring your IDEA BOOK (with more ideas) 3. QUIZ on WEDNESDAY

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