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Unit 1: Film Basics
Unit 1: Film Basics
Students will learn the basics of production and the production process.
Students will be able to answer: What is mise-en-scene? What is pre-production? What is production? What is post-production? How to use a DSLR camera.
Pre-Production
Pre-Production
Create 3 different Still Frames. You can have multiple characters and any location of your choosing.
1 Still Frame will be Low Key Lighting
1 Still Frame will be High Key Lighting
1 Still Frame will be Natural Lighting
Writer: (IB Film Production Role)
Writer: (IB Film Production Role)
The writer is responsible for developing ideas and concepts, research, treatment, and the creation of the script. Although their primary role is during the pre-production phase, they also play an important role in the production and post-production phases. If a student is taking on the writing role, the script should (in almost all cases) have dialogue as an aspect of the work. Even silent films require a dedicated writer who helps to describe and determine action, create inter-title sequences and plot the overall narrative of a film.
Director: (IB Film Production Role)
Director: (IB Film Production Role)
The director’s role involves overall control of the artistic, dramatic and logistical aspects of the film, guiding the actors and technical crew to transform the script from page to screen. The director is a key member in all three phases of production and must be able to communicate well with all members of the team. The director collaborates, delegates and leads the team towards completion of the finished film. They also lead the team in defining the vision or concept of the film.
Watch the Director's version of a movie, compare it to the release version, what the commentary from the director to learn what they were thinking as they were directing. Most importantly, make films and watch films.
Doubly important, Entertainment Weekly ranked the top 50 directors. Notice that there is only one Person of Color and no Women on their list. This needs to change.
Production
Production
Create 3 different Still Frames. You can have multiple characters, any location, and lighting of your choice.
1 Still Frame will be a Long Shot
1 Still Frame will be a Medium Shot
1 Still Frame will be Close-Up Shot
Break down the 3-character scene from “Lost in Translation” from minute 0:00 to minute 01:50
Create a blocking diagram of the scene in a location of your choice (outside of the Film Studio)
Create a storyboard of the scene
Shoot the scene
Edit it together
Document your process along the way for your Production Journal
Cinematographer: (IB Film Production Role)
Cinematographer: (IB Film Production Role)
The cinematographer’s role involves the overall composition of the on-screen image—in terms of camera framing and picture composition, movement and lighting. The cinematographer’s primary role occurs during the production phase but they also play an important role in the pre-production and postproduction phases. The cinematographer works closely with the director and editor throughout the process and is responsible for the set-up and use of any necessary equipment needed for the capturing of the image (including tripod, camera, lights and dolly).
Learn from the best. Watch interviews with great cinematographers and see how they craft their frames, what lenses they choose, how they approach lighting all towards the goal of getting the perfect shot.
Post-Production
Post-Production
Oceans11.mp4Break down the "Calling the Bluff" scene from "Ocean's Eleven"
Create a blocking diagram of the scene using the Film Studio as your setting
Create a storyboard of the scene
Shoot the scene
Edit it together
Document your process along the way for your Google Slide Film Journal
Sound Design Lying To Your Ears.mp4See With Your Ears Spielberg And Sound Design.mp4
You must create a soundtrack to the silent movie file you are given.
You must create your own sound effects and Foley sound.
CANNOT use music made by someone else. If you use music you must compose it yourself.
Editor: (IB Film Production Role)
Editor: (IB Film Production Role)
The editor is responsible for assembling the audio and visual elements into the final film. Although their primary role is during the post-production phase, they will also play an important role in the pre-production and production phases. Editors should consider pacing and narrative rhythm, the creation of tension and mood, as well as editing styles (continuity or montage) and transitions (straight cuts, dissolves, fades in and fades out) in terms of narrative purpose. Some genre/films may require additional techniques such as keying, masking, double exposure, advanced titling, subtitles, colouring, animation and special effects.
Sound: (IB Film Production Role)
Sound: (IB Film Production Role)
The sound role is responsible for the audio portion of the film, including dialogue, soundtrack and sound effects. Although students may receive assistance in the creation of the sound, it is the responsibility of the sound person to direct, collect and assemble the sound for the film. The sound person’s primary role is during the production and post-production phases; however, they play an important role in the preproduction phase as they help plan the film. The sound person should consider volume, pacing, the creation of tension and mood, as well as style and transitions.
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