SUMMARY
Role:
Screenwriter
Intention (SMART Goal)
To write a script with decent and funny dialogue.
PRE-PRODUCTION – INQUIRY
Leader(s) in the Field / Exemplary Work(s)
Writer: M. Night Shaymalan
M. Night Shaymalan is note worthy screenwriter because he writes interesting scripts with unique aspects. His works have a one of a kind feeling to them, you can tell if it’s an M. Night movie. He is hit or miss, but when he makes a good film it stands out and becomes almost an instant fan favorite.
Training Source(s)
- Empathize and understand the character sin the script (0:48)
- Be alert, aware, and observe (0:55)
- Remember to write the rough draft (3:55)
- Don’t worry about other people’s opinions while writing (4:11)
Project Timeline
- Day 1: Brainstormed specific details about the film
- Day 2: Continued Brainstorming and Learned how to use equipment
- Day 3: Acquired props and began filming
- Day 4: Finished filming and started editing
- Day 5: Made soundtrack and finished editing
PRODUCTION – ACTION
The FILM
Skills Commentary
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1sQSQ4s7MfJtmKogC1NePdmr2x6nCjWtkc07O-HE-HFk/edit?usp=sharing
I wrote the script and sectioned off the beginning, the middle, and the end. I also wrote to a rhythm, every piece of dialogue, except one, from the main character is in sets of 3 words.
POST-PRODUCTION – REFLECTION
21st Century Skills
Ways of Thinking (Creativity, Innovation, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving)
I showed creativity by coming up with the idea for the film.
Ways of Working (Communication & Collaboration)
I communicated my vision of the film to my other teammates in order to bring it into reality.
Tools for Working (Info & Media Literacy)
I emulated the feel of a 3am YouTube video.
Ways of Living in the World (Life & Career)
I learned the importance of making compromises with a group to further development.
Reactions to the Final Version
“The script captured the spirit of 3 am videos,” Reese.
“I like how you wrote the dialogue in 3’s,” Sophia.
Self-Evaluation of Final Version
The film was simple because it had straight forward story, that’s easy to follow. The film is unexpected through its use of irony. The film is emotional because it is funny and evokes laughter from those who watch it.
What I Learned and Problems I Solved
I learned how to write a script. Prior, I already knew how to write dialogue in story, but not in a script format. This knowledge will be useful going forward, since I can now write a script without having to learn anything new, and I can more effectively proof read my teammates script.
Grammar and Spelling
I used the spell check in Edublog.
Editor
Zane