Production Project Session 4

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SUMMARY

Role

Screenwriter

Intention (SMART Goal)

By March 2nd, as part of my film team, I will explore the screenwriter’s skill pathway by following The Visual Story by Bruce Block and will have created scenes that use contrasted lighting to show a character’s split mind and to create an intense tone over the scenes of our Session 4 project.

PRE-PRODUCTION – INQUIRY

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

Billy Wilder

Wilder’s works are renown for their humorous portrayal of controversial subjects and its hypocrisy of American life. He revolutionized film by including subject matter previously thought to be taboo in society, such as alcoholism, prisoner of war camps, and prostitution. (Barson)

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Billy-Wilder

Training Source(s)

The Visual Story by Bruce Block

Tone:
Grey vs. black and white. Portrayal of dichotomy with lighting. Emphasize objects with tone.

Controlling the Gray Scale:

• Reflective Control (art direction)
  • Making the overall tone of the shot uniform (ie. light, dark, contrasted)
  • If used for an entire production, the lighting must be flat and shadowless
  • Controlling gray scale with the colors of objects
• Incident Control (lighting)
  • Controlling the amount of lighting falling on objects
  • Creating tones through lighting, shadows created by objects
• Exposure (camera and lens adjustments)
  • Adjusting the shutter or f-stop
  • Effects the brightness of the entire shot

Project Timeline

Feb 15 – Feb 18: Pre-Poduction

Feb 23 – 25: Production

Feb 28 – Mar 4: Post Production

Proposed Budget

$2

PRODUCTION – ACTION

The (FILM, SOUND, or GAME Creation)

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SI8WszKOBHb8p9mWxQWjyRkQVz8wLJ-7/view

Skills Commentary

I attempted to implement the contrasted lighting technique from “The Visual Story” by Bruce Block. In order to do so, I intended to use a light box on the protagonist’s profile while he is in a dark room, creating a stark contrast between the light of his face and the darkness of the room.

POST-PRODUCTION – REFLECTION

21st Century Skills

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

In order to create a dolly shot, we pushed the cinematographer while he was on a swivel chair.

Ways of Working (Communication & Collaboration)

I collaborated with the sound designer to make accurate sound rhythms.

Tools for Working (Info & Media Literacy)

My source for learning was ‘The Visual Story’ by Bruce Block.

Ways of Living in the World (Life & Career)

This production cycle gave me experience for when the allotted time for working is shortened.

Reactions to the Final Version

James Clark: “The action of the film was well executed and enjoyable to watch because it was done safely.”

Self-Evaluation of Final Version

Overall, the film was executed well because of the concise editing and dynamic shots which were used throughout it.

What I Learned and Problems I Solved

I learned about how affinity and contrast portray tension. I helped my team to solve the problem of creating a dolly shot without having a dolly by pushing the cinematographer in an office chair.

Grammar and Spelling

Edublogs

Editor

Nathan Beard