Film Studies and Cinematography/Project 2 - Pitch Bible
03/11/2024 - 01/12/2024 (Week 06 – Week 10)
Shao Han / 0369187
Film Studies and Cinematography / Bachelor of Design (Honours) in Creative Media / Taylors University
Project 2 – Project 2 - Pitch Bible
Introduction
Lectures
Project 2
Reflection
INTRODUCTION
LECTURES
Week 6
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| Fig1.1 Week 6(01/11/2024) Class Notes |
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| Fig1.2 Week 6(01/11/2024) Class Notes |
Core Elements of Film Grammar
Framing: How to arrange elements in a picture to convey information and emotion.
Staging: The arrangement of characters, props, and environments and their relationship to each other.
Motion: The effect of a shot or character's movements on the narrative.
Editing: Building story rhythm and meaning through the transitions between shots.
Major and Minor Beats
Major Beats: Key events that drive the plot.
Minor Beats: Smaller events that supplement information or enhance emotional atmosphere.
Basic Shot Types
Long Shot, Medium Shot, Close-up, etc. Each shot type has a specific role in the narrative.
Extreme Shots and Shooting Angles
Extremes: For example, extremely close or extremely long shots, which enhance emotional impact or background setting.
Angles: Looking down, looking up, etc. can affect the audience's perception of the character (such as strong or weak)
Static and dynamic shots
Static shots: The picture is fixed, highlighting dialogue or details.
Dynamic shots: Such as push-pull shots and tracking shots, increase visual appeal and narrative fluidity.
Storyboarding
Storyboarding is a tool for presenting movie scenes one by one in the form of pictures, used to plan the visual narrative process.Week 7
The core elements of visual language
Line
Lines are not just simple straight or curved lines, but also include changes in thickness, direction and length. They can guide the eye, express emotions or describe actions.
Shape
Shape is a two-dimensional closed area that constitutes the basic shape of matter. Silhouette is an effective way to express shape.
Space
Space expresses the layering of the scene through techniques such as perspective, depth and vanishing point.
Tone
Tone is the adjustment of light and dark in a scene, guiding the viewer's eye and creating a specific mood through contrast.
Movement
Movement can be expressed through Lines of Action or Speed Lines to enhance the sense of dynamics.Movement can be expressed through Lines of Action or Speed Lines to enhance the sense of dynamics.
Color
Colors are used to create moods or emphasize visual focal points. Complementary and contrasting colors play a key role in highlighting details in the picture.
Project 2 - Pitch Bible
Objective: The objective of this project is to produce a pitch bible for short animation. The pitch bible will serve as a comprehensive document that effectively communicates the concept, characters, visual style, and potential of the animation to potential investors, production companies, or distributors.
Requirements: The animation pitch bible must be based on the proposed story ideas developed for Project 1.
PRESENTATION SLIDE
STORYBOARD
Draw a rough shot cut design for the story based on the rhythm of the story.
SLIDESHOW PRESENTATION
Youtube Link: https://youtu.be/o6lrR3bfP-4
Google Drive Link:
REFLECTION
Experiences
In this project, I drew a corresponding background board for my story. In order to make them resonate with my theme, I think about a lot of questions, such as: What are the key elements of my story? What is the general direction of the story? Is it full of ups and downs and difficulties? After thinking about these questions, I officially started drawing the background board. Later in the design of the shooting, I also repeatedly thought about how to design these shots reasonably.
Observations
I found that this project is a brain as well as a hand project. Extracting the key elements and information of the story, how to allocate the shots of the story, and how to present them in order to make the audience feel more involved require us to think deeply. My story revolves around the word "metamorphosis," which requires me to highlight the change of the main character in the shooting. I learned to integrate the subject into the picture, highlight the subject, and make my stories and works more engaging.
Findings
Character design, script writing and shooting arrangement are important parts of animation production. Only by doing these basic parts well can we create an attractive animation. Characters are central to the audience's appeal, and they need to have distinct characteristics to catch the audience's eye while still being motivated enough to move the story forward. This requires a well-designed script, and shooting can enhance the narrative of the picture. Shooting design is an important part of the language of the shot. It helps create atmosphere and provides key information in the story. It's also crucial to identify the target audience for your story. Audiences of different genders and age groups pay attention to different information, and only by clarifying the needs and preferences of the target audience can we have a better chance of capturing their attention.
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