‘Fix it in Pre-production’CS 5964Thursday, February 5, 2009Script•Everyone’s got one by now right???Thursday, February 5, 2009Shooting Script•Also known as the production draft•Uses camera terminology, such as:•“ANGLE ON...”•“CAMERA moves...”•“CLOSE ON...”•“WE SEE...”•POV, CU, HOLD•FX. - ...•Scenes are assigned numbers at this stageThursday, February 5, 2009Line Script•Drawing actual lines on the script to denote what types of shots you will get to cover the scene•Effective method when planning to shoot with the Master Shot TechniqueThursday, February 5, 2009Shot List•Usually listed out of sequence from the story•Based on production•Prioritize:•Make a needs list and a wish listThursday, February 5, 2009Reaction Shots (Noddy)•Reaction shot, or the “noddy” is when the camera cuts from the primary action to the secondary action happening because of the primary action•Documentary interviews use all the timePerson Talking2 shot reactionCU reactionThursday, February 5, 2009Aerial Map/Ground Plan•An overview of the scene and camera placement•Can include blocking (movement of actors and camera)•Number the camera positionsThursday, February 5, 2009Examples from HOHGround Plans for Different ScenesThursday, February 5, 2009Examples from Spy GameMACHINIMA HOMEWORK IIIEXT. STREET -- NIGHTBinocular POV of GMAN walking with two bodyguards towards atall skyscraper. SPY zooms in to Gman's briefcase as Gmancrosses the street and enters the building. SPY removes thebinoculars he is dressed in a tux and stands in a small roomthat looks out across the street.Later, Spy stands on a empty street. The sky scraper towersabove him. Theme music plays as he narrows his eyes andwalks to the entrance.INT. SKYSCRAPER RECEPTIONSpy enters the reception area. He stops at a buildingdirectory and scans down to a name: Miss Simmons. A blondRECEPTIONIST sits behind a desk, the Spy approaches.RECEPTIONISTHow may I help you sir?SPYWell honey, I got a date with MissSimmons the 38th floor.RECEPTIONISTOh, how sweet. Let me page her foryou.SPYDon't worry yourself sweet cheeks,I'll just surprise her.The Spy blows her a kiss and walks to the elevator. He entersand the doors shut.INT. ELEVATOR -- MOMENTS LATERTwo guards enter the elevator. The Spy is suspended abovethem holding himself to the elevator ceiling. GUARD 1These graveyard shifts are killingme.The doors shut, Guard 2 presses the Lobby button.GUARD 2Yeah, tell me about it man. GUARD 1You wanna grab some coffee after? Hey, why are we going up.They see the button for floor 58 is lit up.Machinima HW3 Shot List: EXT1 POV: Spy looking through Scope, zoom in to briefcase2 Med Wide: Spy removes Scope3 Wide EST: Spy stands on empty street: title: 9:49 pm Tokyo4 Med OS: Spy looking up at Building5 ECU: Spy’s Eyes Narrow Lobby6 Wide: Spy enters lobby, walks to name plaque7 CU OS: Spy looking at Plaque8 Insert: Name on plaque9 Wide EST: Glide down as Spy walks to Reception desk10 CU OS: Dolly with spy as he approaches receptionist, Receptionist lines11 CU Spy Lines12 Wide: Pan with Spy as he walks from desk to elevator, kiss, elevator doors shut Floor 4513 Wide: Two Guards walk past camera to elevator doors, dolly in, Guards enter and turn, tilt up to reveal Spy hanging from ceiling, doors shut.14 Insert: Guards press lobby button15 Med CU: Two guards dialogue, spy drops down, whack whack// Possible Spy POV cutaway Floor 5816 Wide: Floor 58, the elevator doors open, guard 1 falls out. Spy walks into the hall.17 Wide: High angle of corridor, transition pull back to Guard Room Monitor. Guard Room18 Med: Two guard playing WoW, computer screens light up their faces, lines Floor 5819 Wide: Spy walks to a door with a keypad20 Insert: Keypad21 Med CU Profile: Spy pulls out gadget, fries keypad, door swings open Office22 CU OS: Dolly in with Spy as he approaches the table with briefcase23 CU: Spy Reaction shot, he smiles24 POV: Papers in briefcase, Spy approaches Guard RoomScript Shot ListThursday, February 5, 2009Storyboards•Storyboards map out the action and dialogue shot-by-shotThursday, February 5, 2009Locations•Can you build the ‘set’ you need?•Does it best suit the needs of the story and characters, or is there some other place that would work better? Thursday, February 5, 2009Casting•Choose and design characters that best suit your story•Pay attention to character traits and what they say about your story•Voice is character; many actors do V.O. workThursday, February 5, 2009Hiring Crew•Assign team members to their best suited positions•Writer/Director•Storyboard Artist•Cinematographer of Hammer•Sound Recorder (Face Poser)•Production Design & Set Designer•Editor•Craft Services (who’s bringing the pizza?)Thursday, February 5, 2009Script Breakdown 1.! INT. BEDROOM NICOLE — NIGHT!! (1 1/8 pg)!! L1Nicole tries to have and orgasm but Sterlings’ noises prevent her.! Nicole! Sterling2.! INT. GARDEN NICOLE – DAY!! (6/8 pg)! ! ! L2! Nicole flirts with her best friend.! Nicole! Doug! Sterling (MOS)3.! INT. ENTRY–KITCHEN NICOLE – DAY! ! (1 6/8 pg)!! L1Nicole tells Chad of her perfect boyfriend but doesn’t want to hear he’s happy too.! Nicole! Chad! Sterling4.! INT. LIVING ROOM NICOLE – NIGHT! (7/8 pg)! ! ! L1Sterling tells everyone how he won’t play gay roles.! Nicole! Doug! Chad! Sterling5.! INT. BEDROOM DOUG – DAY!! (2 pgs)!! ! ! L2! Doug hates Sterling and Chad tries to defend him.! Doug! Chad6.! INT. KITCHEN NICOLE – DAY!! (6/8 pg)! ! ! L1! Nicole tells Doug that he tries to sabotage her relationships.! Nicole! Doug7.! INT. BATHROOM DOUG – DAY!! (3/8 pg)! ! ! L2! Doug wants Chad to find out why Nicole thinks he’s unfriendly! Doug! Chad8.! EXT. OUTSIDE SPLENDOR – DAY! (4/8 pg)! ! ! L4! Chad suggests that he and Nicole invite Doug and Sterling camping.! Nicole! Chad9.! EXT. CAMPGING – DAY!! (1 pg)! ! ! ! ! L3LOCATIONSInteriors! Bedroom–Nicole! Bedroom–Doug! Kitchen–Nicole! Living Room–Nicole! Restroom–Doug! TentExteriors! Garden! Camping! Car! PorchLOCATIONS–ACTUALSLocation 1 (L1)—Colleyna’s house! ! ! ! ! 4 4/8 pgsLocation 2 (L2)—Alberto’s house! ! ! ! ! 5 2/8 pgsLocation 3 (L3)—Jordanelle State Park! ! ! ! 5 2/8 pgsLocation 4 (L4)—Downtown SLC Library Stairs! ! ! 4/8 pgSYNOPSISNicole wants her best friend, Doug, to approve of her new boyfriend, Sterling, but that’s not hap-pening because he is an