Monday, February 24, 2014

Silent Film Project

Today, after viewing the D.W. Griffith material (see below), please complete the following tasks:

1. Create a film "company" (group) of 1-4 (for this project).
2. Come up with an idea for an arranged (edited) silent film. Use the concept sheet as a starter, if you need to.
3. Create a treatment for the film. You treatment should include up to 10 scenes--please no more than that. (You may use your previous story board for this!)
4. Write a short description for your scenes. You will turn in your scene and title breakdown to me for credit.
5. Plan and decide who you might need as an actor, where you are going to shoot, when you are going to shoot, etc. Talk with your partner to make choices.
6. Print out a copy of the arranged script by the end of class today. You should print out a second or third copy for yourself and/or your actors, etc. Use the script when making a film.

You will have some time in class in the next few classes devoted to editing and preparing the film. If you have already started, please use a class period today to begin editing and arranging your film.

HOMEWORK: Begin making your silent film project.

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