Production Meeting 1 Choosing a screenplay. Go through the screenplays written by the group and select one which you will create as a short sequence. Discuss the structure of the sequence in terms of its 3 stages: establish – complicate – development – crisis – denouement Be prepared to explain … More Horror Pre Production Planning
Horror Pre Production Planning
Horror Movie Brief, Your Filmmaker’s Intentions and Define Roles
This is the brief for your film sequence. ‘A short (2-3 minute) suspense sequence from a ghost story.’ Your creative intentions should be clearly identified at the outset and your reflections throughout and once complete will be based on them. You must also reflect on your developing understanding of your … More Horror Movie Brief, Your Filmmaker’s Intentions and Define Roles
Horror Script Development & Planning
What’s the shape of your scene? Screenwriting 102 You have a character with intention and a problem to overcome…all well and good. How though, do you shape a scene to build to a climax? Watch this: Lessons from the Screenplay on Gong Girl (2014) Fincher written by Gillian Flynn Make … More Horror Script Development & Planning
Your Draft Horror Screenplay
EXAMPLE HORROR SCRIPT ALIEN (1978) Scott Here is the script to the opening sequence Notice how economical it is? Almost a bullet point list of what we can hear and what we can see… DRAFT 1 Take a copy of this pre formatted screenplay The rule of thumb is that … More Your Draft Horror Screenplay
Documentary Shoot 2
Prior to your next shoot please complete: As a group (Collaboration) A Production Meeting Agenda – this should be chaired by the director (if you have one). A Risk Assessment – We need parental permission for all shoot taking place during school time and off site. This has already been … More Documentary Shoot 2
Your Horror Film Ideas
Five Golden Rules of German Expressionism Revision Review your blog post on the nature and ‘rules’ of German Expressionism. Identify 5 Golden Rules of German Expressionism in terms of representation, themes and visual style. Task Your task is to develop a visual / cinematic idea for your sequence and write … More Your Horror Film Ideas
Representation of the Vampire
Representation: An Image + An Idea! or The values, attitudes and beliefs encoded into a film about the nature of the characters (individuals and groups), setting and events. Social and Cultural Context Media magazine: article on horror monsters. Watch this video on: The Spanish Flu: a warning from history Task … More Representation of the Vampire
German Expressionism and Horror
Learning Outcome: To use research to understand the importance of German Expressionist Cinema on the horror genre, in order to inform your own horror film script, cinematography (especially lighting) & production design. Task 1 Start a new blog post called, ‘German Expressionism & Horror Film’ Complete research notes in that … More German Expressionism and Horror
Documentary Shoot 1 Reflection
This is an important post in order to complete your production report Include photos and screenshots, including of equipment. Reflect What went right? What went wrong? What specific tasks did you do as part of your role? What specific tasks did you do to collaborate within the team and support … More Documentary Shoot 1 Reflection
Documentary Shoot 1
The first shoot is on Friday 13th June (08.30 – 15.00). You should have organised the details of the shoot in advance as a production team and also in your role as director, cinematographer, editor or sound designer. You should also have confirmed your filming schedule with your teacher as … More Documentary Shoot 1
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