In class assignment - Extended Frames

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Class 5

Went over Chapter 5 and definitions of camera movements below.

Pan- horizontal movement of the camera on one pivot point on the Y axis
Tilt-vertical movement of the camera on one pivot point on the X axis
Dolly/Tracking Shot-moving a camera on a track
Zoom-the lens of camera is used to zoom into scene and objects lose perspective and become larger.
Crane-Using a machine with camera on it with pivot points on both X and Y access of crane and on the camera.

Chapter 5 Summary:

Using extended frames to show the time and space elements in the storyboard. Goes over different shaps of boxes to express the movement in a frame, such as a long horizontal box to show a panning motion; or a broken box to show a begining and ending of a panning motion. Also shows how to added arrows and diagrams to show the movement of the camera (drawn on top of frames). Also discusses using static shots, using single shots of frames, versus using extended frames, which uses a longer frame showing more information.

Homework: Crossing Street-Diagram,Shot-list Storyboard.

Class 4

Went over homework assignment from last week- pg 78 in book. Showing overhead diagram, shot list of scenes and storyboard.

Notes:

Characterization in Film/Drama-

drama face less important -film more important

Character Traits-

sum of traits

Chatman views a character as a "paragdim of traits" - a character exits in a paragdigmatic relationship with the plot

Rimmon views a character as a "construct of traits"

Traits are hierarchically arranged

Humour- is a ruling passion of the character taken from medieval dramas

Predictability-

expecting certain actions from characters based on data

Human Element-

the human element is very important- rely on something you know from real life

Mimesis-

characters created for their own purpose?

Rule of Thirds:

balancing empty space with an image on one side, when frame is divided into thirds.

Homework: Read Chapter 5, fill out character traits form, look at syllabus for where to be on character design + concept art sketches.

Chapter 4 Summary:

Talks about different aspect rations of film and TV.

TV + Computer - 1:1.33

Europe + 16mm- 1:1.66

US Standard (post 1950)- 1:1.85

Widescreen + 70 mm- 1:2.35

The idea of using the golden rectangle for shots became less used after widescreen became more popular. Goes over letterboxing which is putting black lines to create an artificial widescreen look , often for done for tv shows. Also goes over pan and scan which is cutting sections of imagry and plugging them into the target ratio. Also goes over framing examples showing cut out of frames to show differences in aspect ratios.

Class 3 

Discussed Chapter 3 and when over Text, Diagrams and Images from the book.

Watched last part of JAWS and discussed the 3 act structure as it is used in the movie scenes. Also discussed the characters in relation to the Monomyth. Hooper (scientist) and Quin (captain of Orca) enter as the supernatural aid/helpers. The hero is the chief of police - Brody. He at first refuses to become the hero several times, but finally when his child is involved he goes to Quin for aid. He overcomes his fear of the water to enter the new world- the sea. The boat becomes the new battleground between the men and the shark. They swap war stories and scars and sing together on the boat marking the hero becoming more accustomed to his new world. Then they all face death as the shark attacks the ship over and over. Finally Brody is left alone for the final battle with the shark and makes it explode. In the end he overcomes his fear of water and the sea in the final scene where they paddle to shore.

Went over how to use ToonBoom StoryBoard Pro. How to create layers and shapes for quick backgrounds. How to add images instead of drawing. Goto storyboard - add shot to add more shots. Panels are viewed at bottom of page.

Went over Flash CS3 and how to use for storyboards as compared to ToonBoom. Choose actionscript 3 for a new file. Add new frames with F6 - that creates a keyframe which makes your shot. Then layers can be added to create the shot. 

Went over the basics of drawing in photoshop to use as a medium for creating storyboards.  

Using google sketchup to create models and also download models from web for background or architecture scenes, also has basic people.

Task:

Develop concept art from 1 paragraph stories and draw or create images for concepts. 

Key characters, settings, etc.

Reference Photos:

http://picasaweb.google.com/Bejuwil/BloggerPictures?authkey=XE5VOeaC53A#

example project on pg. 78- shot-list, storyboard,diagram of book.

Finish task and pot concept art to blog.