2. SHOTS ASSOCIATED WITH SCENES
MASTER SHOT
Wide shot of entire scene
“Safety shot” to cover all action
CUTAWAY
Shot of something not in master shot but relevant to scene (ex. clock)
INSERT
CU or XCU of something in scene
Can be used to cover mistakes / clarify something

3. HOW to SHOOT a SCENE Read through script, learn lines
Block it to add visual / emotional interest
Shoot wider shots (of entire scene) first, including master shot
Move in closer for CU / OTS / MS
Shoot inserts, cutaways, & pickup shots

4. FIRST CONVERSATION SCENE SHOOTING / EDITING PROJECT

5. GOALS
Demonstrate skills with blocking, camera angles, motion shots, mise en scene elements such as lighting and blocking, and more advanced editing.
Work in teams
each member contributes equally
pre-production, planning, shooting, directing, acting.
Tell the story visually instead of entirely through dialogue. I will supervise / help as much as I can!

6. TIPS Something you can shoot in 2-3 class periods
Use script someone in group has written, make modifications, or write a completely new one. PRINT MODIFIED SCRIPT FOR ME.
Make changes to accommodate group members
Add / subtract characters or dialogue
Add basic motion / movement, BUT
Keep story mostly in 1-2 locations, mostly conversational
Something you can shoot in 2-3 class periods

7. TIPS – how to shoot a scene
Read through script, learn lines
Block it to add visual / emotional interest
Shoot wider shots (of entire scene) first, including master shot
Move in closer for CU / OTS / MS
Shoot inserts, cutaways, & pickup shots

8. GRADING HOW to SHOOT a SCENE Team work 15 POINTS
dividing artistic roles equally
writing, planning, camera, directing, acting, prod. assistance
Script modifications are apparent & all students work on them.
CREATIVITY / WRITING POINTS
Script is modified or created from scratch & formatted correctly
Scene(s) are interesting & original
Story is not told solely through dialogue (reactions, blocking help)
SHOTS POINTS
A good variety of camera angles
Exposure is good
Every character has a CU for full scene
180 degree rule is followed
ADVANCED ELEMENTS (must include some, if not all) POINTS
Motion shots (dolly / truck)
Good blocking & character elements
EDITING POINTS
Shots edit together nicely and are continuous
There are no distracting “jumpcuts”
The 30% and 180 degree rules are followed
L-cutting is used to weave conversation shots together
Advanced techniques—titles, audio transitions, video transitions

9. SOUND EFFECTS / MUSIC
Some resources for sfx / music Sound effects: soundbible.com Music: incompetech.com Be sure to save in same folder as clips / project file

10. GROUPS
1 MATT ALINA MARK ZACH 2 HIEP JONAH PARKER STEVEN 3 JACOB JOSH ALEX WILL

11. EDITING CHECKLIST HOW to SHOOT a SCENE MAKE SURE
Pauses / reactions added to performances if helpful
No jumpcuts
Edits are precise (no extra / duplicated words)
Music isn’t TOO LOUD
Music is faded out (if necessary)
Crossfade audio tracks if abrupt bkg noise differences
Rolling credits at end (check “start / end off screen”