Comparing the best & the worst

Below are two fight scenes from different productions. Comparing like scene of different quality highlights the technical and creative aspects of the scene and allows you to identify what makes a good scene more easily.

Watch the scenes below and identify how they and used the various criteria for film language to create scenes which although have simular content actually have very different results.

Pay attention to:

• Camera shot
• Camera movement
• Mise-en-scene
• Location
• Setting
• Framing
• Editing
• Character
• costume
• Props
• Dialogue
• Lighting
• Treatment

Production Pitch

Production Pitch by Tony Buckmaster

Production Pitch

Production Pitch by Tony Buckmaster

How to Plan a Film

Film Riot : How to Plan a Movie Shoot! - Script Breakdowns, Schedules and Budgets

Ryan talks about his way of doing pre-pro, and how to get a no-budget casting call together.

Film Riot : How to Storyboard & Schedule Your Film

Ryan finishes discussing his way of doing pre-production, with Storyboarding, lining the script and scheduling.

Tell 2012 - Ryan Connelly



Documentary Making Tips

Making a Music Video

The Video

 

Storyboard

Below is a link to a printable storyboard which can be used for laying out the shots and framing for your own productions.

Storyboard Template