SUMMARY
Role
Screenwriter
Intention (SMART Goal)
By March 1, as SCREENWRITER, I will have evidence of VISUAL STORY STRUCTURE (TONE) with COMMENTARY and ADVANCED STORYBOARD of the script from the cinematographer-created SHOT LIST and have evidence of BLOCKING choices by following Film Tone — Filmmaking Techniques for Session 4.
PRE-PRODUCTION – INQUIRY
Leader(s) in the Field / Exemplary Work(s)
Aaron Sorkin is an American playwright, screenwriter, & film director. He is recognized for his trademark fast-paced dialogue & extended dialogue complemented by frequent use of the storytelling technique called the “walk and talk”. He has written movies such as The Social Network, Molly’s Game, & Steve Jobs.
- Characters personalities are quickly established, mark fast thinking & talking, takes things very literally & is very direct. Speaks his mind too much sometimes. Also very smart & he knows it.
- Erica is fed up with Mark’s insensitiveness & belittling her.
- To get his mind off things, mark explains his plan to make a girl comparison website with the inner thoughts. Pretty instinctive decision, not thinking about others.
- Eduardo is established as an easy going, fun, & caring guy who is also into smart stuff.
- Switches between the lawsuit against Mark where him & Eduardo are against each other, & when they were friends & Mark was first proposing they do facebook.
- Aaron sorken
- lots of ground covered in the dialogue.
Training Source(s)
1:21 Putting intimidating figure in shadows makes scene more intense
2:24 Contrast
3:32 Light should line up with characters traits (exposure)
3:53 to make things pop, make set pieces the opposite lighting of set
4:17 Darker elements on set with dark wardrobe
5:05 Making one person dress differently colored makes them seem like they do not belong, can build tension.
5:28 Tonal range (dark or bright?)
5:39 Storyboard with these things in mind
Project Timeline
Pre-production – Research tutorial videos, create pitch, collaborate with team on pitch adjustments, storyboard, get feedback on storyboard, create script & label parts with specific tone, collaborate with team to choose setting & on set choices while filming, film.
Post-production – Make slideshow, show film, get feedback.
Proposed Budget
Evidence of Team Planning and Decisions
PRODUCTION – ACTION
The (FILM, SOUND, or GAME Creation)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1p1HPocbeE-V2r3iuCBn2dExSy6iOEU_Z/
Skills Commentary
Link to slideshow
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Y8LOLYmCCq_NfjkTXSn_bh-5ieJyvfPOhzgKY-LsDw8/edit
POST-PRODUCTION – REFLECTION
21st Century Skills
Ways of Thinking (Creativity, Innovation, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving)
Collaborating with team members on story choices, directorial decisions on set, setting environment, & lighting.
Ways of Working (Communication & Collaboration)
Multiple versions of the script were made by myself (screenwriter), & the team. We ended up making a mix of the two drafts, as well as improvising some lines on set. While I was sick, I was able to communicate with my team & make shared documents so that we could see what each of us were working on.
Tools for Working (Info & Media Literacy)
Tutorial videos for our smart goal, social media such as Instagram & text messages for communication.
Ways of Living in the World (Life & Career)
- Team communication
- Open-mindedness with ideas
- Planning ahead for events
Reactions to the Final Version
- Slightly more focus on the priest character could make the film feel more balanced. (More shots of priest)
- The acting & writing was good.
- Better ambient noise would help.
Self-Evaluation of Final Version
- Priest could’ve had slightly longer dialogue
- More “back & forth” dialogue could’ve added more intensity to scenes.
Grammar and Spelling
Grammarly