CS322 The Chase

A video assignment...

Continuity and Storyline

Someone sees a snatch theft and gives chase. Find an end to the story. But don't go straight into the chase; give the viewer time to tune into the characters involved.

As with exercise 1, this is in two parts: the storyboard and the video. Everybody should do his or her own chase storyboard, then the group will choose one of them for the shoot. Try to change production roles from the first single camera exercise. The director, of course, is the author of the storyboard that the group chooses.

Storyboards are to be handed in on 3rd September and the videos will be reviewed on Saturday 15th September.

Think carefully about the first shot; it should set your story line, but remember to intrigue before you inform.

Build your chase sequence with at least 10 shots before the conclusion. Think about varying shot sizes and continuity of action and direction between shots. Your last shot is just as important as your first. Like the opening shot, the last shot should be visually intriguing and, unless your story is meant to be a cliffhanger, it should give closure.

Consider where your story fits in a longer programme; is it part of a longer drama, if so, what was the sequence and shot before? Or does your story stand on its own, as filler for Crime Prevention? Or is it the winner of a short video competition that is being featured in a longer magazine programme; if so, how does your studio presenter introduce your story? Be prepared to answer these questions during the review.

You have 8 hours to shoot this exercise. To avoid lighting problems, I suggest you shoot during the day. If you decide to shoot overnight the equipment must be returned punctually at nine the next morning. Weekend bookings are from 12 noon on Saturday to Monday morning at nine.

Do a recce of places to shoot prior to your shoot time. Book at least six batteries for your on-location production, although you should try to use AC power wherever possible. If you wish, you may also check out a battery charger. Anticipate problems, and have a plan ready to cope with rain.

The director of each group should compile a list of names and production roles by the review date. If you are the director, remember to make a copy of your storyboard, before you hand in your original script.

Category:

Film & Animation

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• cs322
• chase

[ervi0001]

Hahaz, NTU as setting obviously! XP But, sorry to say this, but not a perfect acting - can see they are actually act just for act, can't feel the human nature of action and reaction (=.=), some scene at first scenes are also not as clear, but still can see what they are doing Thanks!~

[bwahaha54321]

woo hoo!

[dreamangel05]

NICE VIDEO! -thumbs up-

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