The Power of Storytelling
Stories that will inspire
Why we love stories and the power of film
Stories that will inspire
Why we love stories and the power of film
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Assignment Activity:
Great filmmaking has impact and is memorable
Pick one video and watch it in its entirety.
Consider:
Great filmmaking has impact and is memorable
Pick one video and watch it in its entirety.
Consider:
- What is most memorable for you most about the video?
- What is the "one moment" of the video that sticks in your mind?
- Briefly summarize the overarching message and its likely impact on viewers.
- Describe how this the video had an impact on you as you watched it.
Introduction to Narrative Filmmaking
Everybody loves a good story!
Narrative filmmaking in its simplest form is fictional film that tells a story. The script, filmmaking team and characters have the responsibility to tell a believable and compelling story in a visually interesting way. The objective of a narrative film is to capture the imagination and elicit an emotional response by the audience.
The Illusion of Reality!
A successful film must create the sense that what is happening is real - it's The Illusion of Reality! The audience becomes involved in the story and its characters and makes an emotional commitment. For that moment in time we believe that what we are seeing is actually happening.
Think of the last film you really enjoyed. Were you focussed on the filmmaking techniques such as specific shots, lighting, costumes and the realism of the film - ie. what you are actually watching is possible in the real world? Or were you drawn into the story itself and the lives of the characters and the obstacles they faced as they move through the film? All the filmmaking techniques are present but are creative tools to help a creative world of reality.
Question...why is it that people know they are simply watching a film - we know what we are seeing is not real. Yet people can be captivated and react emotionally by the story and characters?
It begins with story - without a compelling story it is impossible to have a compelling film.
Everybody loves a good story!
Narrative filmmaking in its simplest form is fictional film that tells a story. The script, filmmaking team and characters have the responsibility to tell a believable and compelling story in a visually interesting way. The objective of a narrative film is to capture the imagination and elicit an emotional response by the audience.
The Illusion of Reality!
A successful film must create the sense that what is happening is real - it's The Illusion of Reality! The audience becomes involved in the story and its characters and makes an emotional commitment. For that moment in time we believe that what we are seeing is actually happening.
Think of the last film you really enjoyed. Were you focussed on the filmmaking techniques such as specific shots, lighting, costumes and the realism of the film - ie. what you are actually watching is possible in the real world? Or were you drawn into the story itself and the lives of the characters and the obstacles they faced as they move through the film? All the filmmaking techniques are present but are creative tools to help a creative world of reality.
Question...why is it that people know they are simply watching a film - we know what we are seeing is not real. Yet people can be captivated and react emotionally by the story and characters?
It begins with story - without a compelling story it is impossible to have a compelling film.
So, you want to be a filmmaker!
Anyone can do it - it takes great ideas and passion
Zach King began making videos at the age of 7 with nothing more than a camera and a laptop. He began to post tutorials on his wesite "FinalCutKing.com" in 2008.
His first viral video was "Jedi Kittlens" (21 Million views and counting). He has made over 2 Million dollars from that first viral film! His 7 second videos were originally posted on Vine where he built a huge following. He has become a Youtube sensation for his short but extremely creative visual effects videos.
So, can you really become a successful filmmaker? It's up to you.
Key to success is the creative ideas, problem solving skills and lots and lots of determination.
Anyone can do it - it takes great ideas and passion
Zach King began making videos at the age of 7 with nothing more than a camera and a laptop. He began to post tutorials on his wesite "FinalCutKing.com" in 2008.
His first viral video was "Jedi Kittlens" (21 Million views and counting). He has made over 2 Million dollars from that first viral film! His 7 second videos were originally posted on Vine where he built a huge following. He has become a Youtube sensation for his short but extremely creative visual effects videos.
So, can you really become a successful filmmaker? It's up to you.
Key to success is the creative ideas, problem solving skills and lots and lots of determination.
Source: Ted Talks, Zach King
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMIpxqeoI1c |
Zach King's Story Telling stories on the small screen. This only the beginning, anything is possible. Zach King talks about making his first movie. Reaching the world with today's tools Check him out - guaranteed you'll ask...How'd he do that https://www.instagram.com/zachking/ |
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"Jedi Kittens"
The original Zach King's first mega hit! |
Source: Zach King
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Z3r9X8OahA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Z3r9X8OahA
"Jedi kittens - The Force"
A sequel, one of many Source: Zach King
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwT7BHztBIU |
"Jedi kittens - The Force"
The making of... Source: Zach King
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZVHL_GhaEw |
Source: Ted Talks, Emmanuel Dzotsi - Filmmaker
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_AbM9vH2pHk |
Everyone Has A Story
Emmanuel Dzotsi tells his Story of how he told his first visual film story. |
"3 Act" Story Structure
Introduction to Storytelling in filmmaking
Introduction to Storytelling in filmmaking
Source: Darious Britt,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6QD5Pbc50I |
"Story Arc" of a 3 Act Film
Source: WikiMedia.org
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3 Act Story Structure - Practical Example
Feature film "The Ring," (available for rent on Prime Video & Youtube)
Feature film "The Ring," (available for rent on Prime Video & Youtube)
Source: Film Riot
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWQQgZh9EyE |
Organizing a overall narrative film into 3 Acts
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"The Ring" Trailer Available for rent on Prime Video & Youtube
Source: Producers - Laurie Mac Donald, Walter F. Parkes
Writers- Ehren Kruger, Soji Susuki
Director - Gore Verbinski
Writers- Ehren Kruger, Soji Susuki
Director - Gore Verbinski
Continuity Editing - "Realtime"
Shot/Sequence/Scene
Film Editing basics
Shot/Sequence/Scene
Film Editing basics
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Scene/Sequence/Shot
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Learning the Craft of Filmmaking
A very young filmmaker gives his advice on anyone starting out
One comment - the scenes with the guns would not be allowed in any of our school productions.
A very young filmmaker gives his advice on anyone starting out
One comment - the scenes with the guns would not be allowed in any of our school productions.
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Montage film/video
Series of shots that skip through what would be a longer scene(s) to tell a story. A montage is does not reflect realtime and does not have to maintain any sense of continuity from shot to shot. The montage must be used with purpose though to advance the story in some way. |
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The basics of shooting a scene
Use shot sizes with purpose
Extreme Long Shot Long Shot Full Shot Medium Long Shot (Cowboy) Medium Shot Medium Close Up Close Up Extreme Close Up |
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Shot Composition
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Rule of Thirds
Center Frame
Scene, Sequence, shot Progression of shots that tell the story of that sequence progression of scenes tells the story of the film.
Center Frame
Scene, Sequence, shot Progression of shots that tell the story of that sequence progression of scenes tells the story of the film.
180 degree Rule
Source: New Line Cinema, WingNut Films, The Saul Zaentz Company
Clip Source: Movieclips |
180 degree Rule
Breaking the 180 Degree Rule with purpose. In this scene the 180 degree rule is broken on purpose to create a sense that the character's inner conversation is actually a conversation with another person. It creates a sense of the confused state of the character. Gives the viewer a sense of unease that was intended in this key scene where gollum is having a moment of self-realization that goes against all he has believed previously. |
Assignment - 5 shot scene
Shoot any short process and try to tell a very short story.
What is the 5 shot sequence?
In a five-shot sequence, the first shot is a close-up of a subject's hands — a pianist, for example, tickling the ivories. The next shot is a close-up of the subject's face. For the third shot, move back from the action and capture a medium shot of the subject. Next, move to an “over-the-shoulder” shot.Aug 13, 2012
Shoot any short process and try to tell a very short story.
What is the 5 shot sequence?
In a five-shot sequence, the first shot is a close-up of a subject's hands — a pianist, for example, tickling the ivories. The next shot is a close-up of the subject's face. For the third shot, move back from the action and capture a medium shot of the subject. Next, move to an “over-the-shoulder” shot.Aug 13, 2012
Film Transitions
Film transitions occur in throughout every film. Moving though the scene from shot to shot. The "cut" is the transition that is used well over 90 percent of the time in film. But there are other types of transitions in film and they are used with particular purpose. These transitions are no t similar to fancy transitions you might see on a television show.
Television Transitions
Television transitions are often used as creative ways to get from one thing to another is a flashy and creative way. Transitions in a television entertainment/news and sports shows aren't meant to create a sense of reality within a film or a television show. In fact, they are meant to creatively capture the audience's attention. That's totally different than a film where the audience needs to believe what they are seeing is reality.
Film transitions occur in throughout every film. Moving though the scene from shot to shot. The "cut" is the transition that is used well over 90 percent of the time in film. But there are other types of transitions in film and they are used with particular purpose. These transitions are no t similar to fancy transitions you might see on a television show.
Television Transitions
Television transitions are often used as creative ways to get from one thing to another is a flashy and creative way. Transitions in a television entertainment/news and sports shows aren't meant to create a sense of reality within a film or a television show. In fact, they are meant to creatively capture the audience's attention. That's totally different than a film where the audience needs to believe what they are seeing is reality.
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The Magic of Filmmaking
Hint. there is no magic...it is a result of creative thinking, planning and teamwork. |