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- TITLE THIS BLOG POST: Visual Story Structure Research
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- Read CINEMATOGRAPHY The Visuals and the Story by Bruce Block (PDF)
- Study each component and look for examples in films
- Review the Visual Story Template (PDF)
- Use the Story Visual Intensity Structure Scene Worksheet (PDF) to plan out the Visual Story component
- Use the Story Visual Intensity Structure Film Worksheet (PDF) to plan out the complete production
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Seven Visual Story Components
| Cue | Notes |
| How can differnt types of space be controlled in a film? How can is longitudinal movement achieved? | Space Control space by…emphasizing longitudinal planes, staging objects perpendicular to the picture plane, move camera, use tonal seperation, use a wide angle lens, etc. Types of space- deep space, flat space, limited space, and ambiguous space |
| How can you control line and shape in a film? How do you create a linear motif storyboard? | Line and Shape Control line and shape by…squiniting, evaluating lighting, staging movement, and creating a linear motif storyboard To do this…evaluate the shapes, control the lighting, and simplify |
| What is tone and how do we control it? | Tone -refers to the brightness of objects – look at where light and dark it to dramtasize Control tone by…finding the subject, not confusing color and tone, and hiding and revealing objects. Control the gray scale and use contrast and affinity. |
| How do you control color in a film? | Color Control color by…using a color palette, filters, lens filters, lighting filters, time/location, and digital capture photography |
| How is movement defined in a film? | Movement Types of movements: actual movement, apparent movement, induced movement, and relative movement Simple vs. complex movement- occurs in 2 or 3 dimensions Things that can move on screen- the camera, object, or audience’s point of attention |
| How can rhythm be controlled in a film? | Rhythm Control rhythm by…watching lines, not confusing rhythm with movement, find rhythm and movement, find rhythm for a scene, and plan the editing |
Summary
Resources
- Mr. Le Duc’s Blog with numerous examples and further details
- Read The Visuals and the Story by Bruce Block (PDF)
- Visual Story Template (PDF)
- Story Visual Intensity Structure SCENE Worksheet (PDF) to plan out the Visual Story component
- Use the Story Visual Intensity Structure FILM Worksheet (PDF) to plan out the complete production
- Advanced Storyboard Template Explained
- Blocking Planning Guide (PDF)
- Blocking and Acting Worksheet (PDF)
- 5 Stages of Blocking Worksheet (PDF)
- Light Settings and Set-Up Worksheet (PDF)
- Camera Operation and Control
- Lens Operation and Control
- Audio Deck Operation and Control
- Acting Operation and Control
- Blocking Operation and Control
- Lighting Operation and Control
- Editing Operation and Control