SUMMARY
Role: Director
Intention (SMART Goal)
By March 2nd, as a part of my film team, I will explore the film director’s skill pathway by following Bruce Black’s The Visual Story and will have explored the visual story element of movement over the course of our February project.
PRE-PRODUCTION – INQUIRY
Leader(s) in the Field / Exemplary Work(s)
Kathryn Bigelow
She is a famous director from California working with a broad range of genres. She has done a fair amount of scary movies and has been nominated for numerous awards. She is known for her leadership and decision making skills.
Training Source(s)
The Visual Story by Bruce Block
| Cue | Notes |
| Depth Intensity | Space longitudinal lines/planes, wide angle lenses have a greater depth of field. more contrast= more intensity shallow depth= less intense clear background= more intense  |
| Using light Curves Lines | Line and Shape squint – take a look at where things are shapes determined by lighting source control lighting for specific effects diagonal is more intense than straight curve is more intense than straight |
| Using the subject Revealing What is tone? | Tone Find the subject in order to know the movement Don’t confuse color with tone evaluate the lighting by ignoring color use tone to show reveal objects cyan is affinity and red contrasts |
| Creating Intensity | Color intensity fully saturated= full color orange and teal are most popular in film making orange= warm teal=cool orange and teal makes image more alive golden hour for light mid day light is washed out  |
| Contract in movement | Movement horizontal is affinity diagonal is more contrasting more movement can create more intensity objects in background, and things facing the camera  |
| speed backgrounds | Rhythm fast has the most contrast watch for lines background and structure moving past stationary objects for intensity |
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1732359.The_Visual_Story
How Kubrick, Spielberg, and Inarritu Stage their Scenes
Video linked to time stamps:
Project Timeline
- Create Logline and decide roles
- Create Script and Shotlist
- Decide props needed
- Research for roles
- Film
- Upload shots and sounds
- Label in folder
- Create music
- Edit film
- Add audio and music
- Create presentation
- Submit film
- Submit presentation
- Present to class
Proposed Budget
$0
PRODUCTION – ACTION
The (FILM, SOUND, or GAME Creation)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/131KQvRZQTEwqlcoA7totwthheT9tegXm/view?usp=sharing
Skills Commentary
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1c5Y_vOyQPxgLF3EuPiz3SPwp5vj_P4VQ0tRYDUhbFSY/edit?usp=sharing
POST-PRODUCTION – REFLECTION
21st Century Skills
Ways of Thinking (Creativity, Innovation, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving)
I was responsible or movement, decision making, and ideas. For directing I used the skill of communication to talk with my teammates in order to produce a quality film. We also were innovative to use a rolling chair for the camera for our filming.
Ways of Working (Communication & Collaboration)
Our group did pretty well with communication and collaboration. We all had good attendance which helped since we were present for filming and pre production. We made sure to keep everyone up to date and included on every part of the process.
Tools for Working (Info & Media Literacy)
The tools we used were innovation and creativity. We had to think outside the box on how to get smooth camera movements so we placed the camera on a rolling chair. This allowed us to get the shots we wanted.
Ways of Living in the World (Life & Career)
I can use the tools I learned for real life for thinking outside the box to solve day to day issues. Film is important for my daily life since I film videos for my business and getting good final versions is important.
Reactions to the Final Version
“I like that you drew out the blocking for the advanced storyboard” -Erik
Self-Evaluation of Final Version
I think the final version turned out pretty well. We could’ve done better with some parts including audio and subtle elements but overall it did its job. I was proud of our team for getting it done.
What I Learned and Problems I Solved
I learned to use intentional movement to add to the quality of the film. WE had to include some props and movement in the writing to make sure it fit. I solved the problem of having boring scenes with almost zero movement.
Grammar and Spelling
I used Grammarly for spelling and grammar.
Editor
Moira