“coptic script texture” by stevefaeembra is licensed under 
SUMMARY
Role
Screenwriter
Intention (SMART Goal)
By March 2nd, as part of my film team, I will explore the screenwriter’s skill pathway by following The Visual Story by Bruce Block and will have created scenes that show tone through intentional lighting over the course of the Session 4 project.
PRE-PRODUCTION – INQUIRY
Leader(s) in the Field / Exemplary Work(s)
Billy Wilder was an Austria-Hungary aspiring lawyer who eventually made his way into Hollywood screenwriting. He tended to start his movies with narration and had a balance of cynicism and humor. He also featured a lot of manipulative women in his films and used low-key lighting quite often.
Training Source(s)
The Visual Story by Bruce Block
- Find the subject
- Don’t confuse color with tone
- Hide or reveal objects
- Coincidence of tone happens when the tone reveals the subject.
- Non-coincidence of tone happens when the object is obscured by the tone
- The three ways to control the gray scale are incident control, reflective control, and exposure
Project Timeline
Day 1: Begin brainstorming and Fibonacci
Day 2: Continue brainstorming and begin script
Day 3: Finish script and begin story board
Day 4: Present story board and begin filming
Day 5: Finish filming
Day 6: Begin editing and ADR
Day 7; Finish editing/ADR and gather evidence for the slide show
PRODUCTION – ACTION
The (FILM, SOUND, or GAME Creation)
Skills Commentary
I showed rhythm in the script by making both of shoe goblins lines the same number of syllables. I showed evidence for tension by writing a chase sequence where Nardo, the main character, narrowly escapes. I shoed the visual story element tone by using coincident and non-coincidental lighting to show the importance of Nardo’s shoes, which are a focus of the film.
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1t8v1zrEnytwyiI9J4Nre2C65_2X3WNUa0wUHCeiYLuE/edit?usp=sharing
POST-PRODUCTION – REFLECTION
21st Century Skills
Ways of Thinking (Creativity, Innovation, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving)
I showed creativity by creating the idea for the film and thinking of the key events that take place throughout.
Ways of Working (Communication & Collaboration)
I modified my original idea with the director to transform it into the film that we ended up creating.
Tools for Working (Info & Media Literacy)
I learned how to use a light and the importance of different angles.
Ways of Living in the World (Life & Career)
I studied script writing and movie conventions in order to make my original idea for the film more appealing to a general audience.
Reactions to the Final Version
Michelle said that the red filter added in one of the chase scenes was a good idea and the she liked.
Self-Evaluation of Final Version
Our film is simple because the characters motivations are clear and understandable, and the events happen in a very clear order. Our film is unexpected because it has twist ending and the overall plot is weird and goofy. Our film has emotion because it is funny and made the audience laugh. Our film has a story because it features 2 characters fighting each other to accomplish their goals.
What I Learned and Problems I Solved
I learned how to use the visual story element tone in my films in order to show the importance of specific items.
Grammar and Spelling
I used the Edublogs spell check and an editor.
Editor
Reese/Zane
