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- Read CINEMATOGRAPHY The Visuals and the Story by Bruce Block (PDF)
- Study each component and look for examples in films
- Review the Visual Story Template (PDF)
- Use the Story Visual Intensity Structure Scene Worksheet (PDF) to plan out the Visual Story component
- Use the Story Visual Intensity Structure Film Worksheet (PDF) to plan out the complete production
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Seven Visual Story Components
| Cue | Notes |
| lense settings? | Space Depth of field or lack thereof |
| Line and Shape Lines and shapes of composition can add meaning to the scene ex. Placing a character in front of a square; represents how they’re boxed in like they’re trapped. Lines help direct the eye using light to emphasize Shapes –> Silhouette Lighting adds meaning, corresponding to the context | |
| How else can I control the tone through screenwriting? | Tone Find a subject to focus on, no movement = color does not = tone watch film in black and white to judge lighting work hiding and revealing things Communicating with other parts of the team to sculpt a tone Controlling tone through the staging of film. |
| Color Orange and teal are the most used colors in film orange = vibrancy Teal = life controls the feeling of the ambiance of the film Time/location affects color pallet | |
| Movement Create more intensity via movement | |
| Rhythm timing of objects in the background + camera movement = rhythm | |
Summary
Resources
- Mr. Le Duc’s Blog with numerous examples and further details
- Read The Visuals and the Story by Bruce Block (PDF)
- Visual Story Template (PDF)
- Story Visual Intensity Structure SCENE Worksheet (PDF) to plan out the Visual Story component
- Use the Story Visual Intensity Structure FILM Worksheet (PDF) to plan out the complete production
- Advanced Storyboard Template Explained
- Blocking Planning Guide (PDF)
- Blocking and Acting Worksheet (PDF)
- 5 Stages of Blocking Worksheet (PDF)
- Light Settings and Set-Up Worksheet (PDF)
- Camera Operation and Control
- Lens Operation and Control
- Audio Deck Operation and Control
- Acting Operation and Control
- Blocking Operation and Control
- Lighting Operation and Control
- Editing Operation and Control
