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(@jeveuxlalune)
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Hi,
I'm making a one min. film as an assignment to train myself since im fairly new at it.
I just wanted to know if there is any standard format for the breakdown shots of the concept Or shot division? if yes how is it done? any particular software used?
Im going to shoot it on an HDV. and edit on FCP..
I will appreciate it if you can help me out with this little query!
thanks

sdk

 
Posted : 06/04/2008 4:13 pm
 Kess
(@kess)
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Are you referring to breaking down your script into the individual shots you will be shooting? If so you want to make a shot list for each angle that you plan on shooting. There are three main shots...long shot, medium shot and close-up. The long shot shows everything...who, what, when and where. It tells us the setting. It keeps the audience at a distance...they are not intimate with the scene. Let's use a party as our example. The long shot is the whole party...the location etc. The medium shot takes us from the whole party to the group at the party and it brings the audience in closer for a better look. The close-up is the final punch...the drama...the goods...it is the individual person at the party. It is the look...the final shot...it has the most impact because now the audience is intimate with the character. These are the basic shots you will be shooting. You need to determine how many shots you need in your film. Start with the number of scenes and break them down for each component in each scene. How many shots do you need to let the audience know what they need to know...without giving anything away before you need to. Keep the audience guessing. As far as using software for this...it's a simple list of all the shots you need to shoot. I hope this is what you are after.

 
Posted : 06/04/2008 10:12 pm
(@jeveuxlalune)
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thanks a lot.

sdk

 
Posted : 07/04/2008 4:53 am
 Kess
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Learn the different shots and why and when you use them, the 180 Degree Rule (crossing the line of action), the Rule of Thirds for framing and the 30/45 Degree Rule for lining up your shots (angles plus angle - in the vertical and horizontal planes). Watch one of your favorite films with the sound off and you can pick up much of this...study the framing, lighting, editing, etc.

 
Posted : 09/04/2008 12:34 am
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