ArtBistro

So you've written a script or decided on an idea, but what do you do next? Well I'll tell you what you don't do. You don't just go out and shoot with no conception of the shots you need to get your story across. There are a few different shot designations that are used most frequently: The Establishing Shot (ES) This ...

Making a movie is not about just picking up a camera and hitting record. There are millions of factors to consider. Have you written a script or an outline at least? Who is going to star in your movie? What are you gong to do for lighting? Do you need to dress a set? There are schedules, budgets, grip gear, midgets, ...

+*PROJECT: Podcast Commercial*+ *PART 1: COMMERICAL RE-CREATION* p(. Choose your favorite 15-30 second commercial currently playing on television. Break it down shot by shot, location by location, and recreate with your Production Company. Use one or more scene breakdowns to deconstruct your commercial. A scene breakdown is an analysis of the practical implications of the script, scene by scene. A breakdown ...

+*PROJECT: How to Shoot a Video*+ You have been assigned to a Production Company of 3-4 people, with whom you will work throughout the semester. This introductions project is a useful way to get to know each other and to assess how to make best use of the human resources in your group. You will use a camera and lighting techniques. ...