Analysis: Pass: Describe the use of and effect the editing adds to the film?
Genre
Mood/atmosphere - effect on audience
Character
Narrative - Linear/Non-Linear
Rhythm or Pace of cuts/transitions
Merit: Explain the purpose - why it has been constructed this way?
Rhythm or Pace - time
Narrative (Non-Linear)
Create a certain mood or atmosphere
Distinction: Analyse meaning and how it overlap with the meaning constructed by the Mise-en-scene (Costume, Props, Location, Lighting, Colours), Camera and Sound. Resources:
http://ctkmedial3shortfilm.blogspot.co.uk/2015/06/crew-roles.html Assignment: To create a Youtube Video Tutorial demonstrating the use and purposes of Single Camera Techniques (as per the examples below) This will be in groups of 3, you will film original footage demonstrating the techniques and use found footage from existing series, serials and short films to demonstrate (as in the examples below) You will then voiceover your commentary (individually) to show your description (Pass) or explanation (Merit) of the techniques and how and why they are used. 1. Research your SCT using the resources give. Use the worksheets to describe how to do them and what they are for, explain the use and purpose referring to examples from Series or Films. This will be your script for your section of the audio commentary/Youtube annotations 2. Film the allocated Single camera shooting techniques Practical demonstration as a Tutorial Guide
3. Edit the video into a sequence including images and examples from professional productions. Add Titles between each video segment of the other student's tutorials.
4. Individual Assessment Commentary:
Share your worksheet notes/script for the commentary describing the purposes and uses of each of the techniques using a class Google doc. Introduce the definition of Single Camera productions (what it means) Pass: Use notes and previous homework to describe the process of filming a Single Camera Production Merit: Use the previous homework to comment on the Advantages and disadvantages based on your experiences from shooting with one camera.
Extension Task 2:
Crew Roles: Students
films the,self in studio demonstrating production role for pre-production
report
Objective: to practically demonstrate understanding of single cam techniques
Rule of 3rds
180 deg rule
Building a sequence of shots
Blocking (intimate, distant)
Framing
Master Shot
Lighting (high key, low key, 3 point)
Match on Action
Shot/reverse shot
Movement (pan, tilt, track, dolly, zoom, contrazoom)
Shot types: Close up, long Shot, 2-Shot, Mid shot, over-the-shoulder, point of view)
Establishing Shot
Angles (High, Low, Canted)
Task 2: Individual commentary over the class video Describe Single Camera Techniques with reference to portfolio Explain the purpose and use of Single Camera Techniques with detailed reference to examples
Evaluate the Advantages and disadvantages based on your webisode shoot from last week
Task 1: Present your Individual idea for web-serial pilot 3 min episode:
What makes
this a serial?
Act 1: Set
Up: Who are the main characters and how are they introduced?
Will this
be multi-stranded or single stranded?
How will the
narrative be episodic?
Act 2: What
is the conflict or the dramatic question or enigma?
Act 3: Resolution.
Will it be an open or closed ending and why? (how does the episode end cliffhanger
or twist or teaser?)
Linear or
Non-Linear narrative (flashbacks or flashforwards, or BME sequence?) and why?
How will
the plot justify the use of Non-Linear narratives (memory, drugs,
psychological problems of characters, time travel etc)
Group: Upload your video pitch to Youtube for the class to peer vote and comment on to select the best idea
Task 2: Narrative Timeline of 3 minutes for Act 1 As a group now create the additional episodes in the serial using Skins as a model, where each focuses on a different characters Plot out a Narrative timeline to record this
Session 1 Objective: to examine and define Narratives and Genre used in Film and TV https://www.slideshare.net/rdtwilson/single-camera-production-19068571?from_m_app=ios
Pass: Describe Narrative techniques and Genre, provide examples Merit: Explain the purpose and use of Narrative Techniques in relation to Thrillers with detailed reference to examples Distinction: Analyse Narrative Techniques in relation to audience experience, genre and meaning (character) Starter: Up and White Bear black mirror Describe and outline techniques Explain effect on audience and genre (mood, atmosphere)
Practical: non linear to linear narrative edit practical. Retell story in linear order
Look at exemplar reports and the examples of thrillers and apply concepts of Narrative and Genre
"Skins does have an unusual narrative structure; it is both a serial, in that episodes follow one another chronologically, and also a series, each programme is self contained. The programme focuses on one character from the ‘gang’ in each episode, and most of the rest of the gang will appear in each ‘others’ programme; the ‘focus’ character must always be onscreen unless they’ve just left or are about to arrive (the exceptions are the final episode (Everyone: 9) and ‘Effy’ (8) which cross cuts between Effy ‘on the loose’ and Tony’s search for her."
definition (narrative)
characteristics (eg open ended, multi-stranded)
example
comparison to the other 2 (similarity and differences)
In this unit you will explore the characteristics of single camera production, and develop the creative, organizational and technical skills required to devise, plan and implement your own productions.
With the introduction of more television channels, some specifically dedicated to drama, the single camera drama production has become very popular with broadcasters and audiences. This means that there should be more opportunities for people with skills in single camera techniques to gain employment in this sector. This might be in terms of technical skills in production or creative skills in developing ideas into production. This unit aims to give you an opportunity to use production skills, already gained from previous units, and develop them further to create a production using single camera techniques.
The unit gives you the opportunity to explore existing single camera productions. This will help you to think about, plan and produce your own productions. As part of this exploration you will investigate the use of camera scripts and storyboards as tools of storytelling. You will develop the organisational skills required for the planning and implementation of a single camera drama production. You will identify key production roles and take on one or more of these roles during your own production. Set design, cinematography, lighting, use of sound and editing techniques will all be part of the skills you develop through following this unit.
Health and safety issues will also be addressed in both location and studio shoots, with you producing risk assessments prior to any production work.
Assessment & Grading Criteria
RESOURCES & MATERIALS:
The ESF Media Wiki already has lots of information on Narrative Theory. Click on the link to go straight to the main page. Explore the links there, watch the videos and complete the tasks.
KEY TEXTS:
USEFUL WEBSITES:
Click on the images below to go to the website. All of these offer good advice for writing your own screenplays and are based on the narrative theory above mixed with realities of actual practice.
Scenario: YouTube is a powerful tool for producers of digital media to
exhibit their portfolio of work and create an audience.
In the last 10 years, this platform has seen a rise of
prosumers working collaboratively to create their own content. This includes
new formats such as ‘webisodes’ where aspiring filmmakers create their own
low-budget stories, with input from the audience.
You will need to research into the format, looking at
successful examples, niche audience, and current trends to create your own
webisode. Your ultimate aim is to ensure your product has the potential to go
viral with this audience.
You will then
pitch your idea for your 3 minute webisode to your target audience – having
decided the most successful you will then work collaboratively in groups of 3
to produce a pilot 3 episode run.
Having delivered your production to deadline, you will
need to measure the success in meeting the brief by measuring viewing
statistics and feedback on social networks, showing a written evaluation.
