fiyahlite - the manual

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FIYAH-LIGHTDrama & Documentary Making

Film-Making Course & Manual

By

P [email protected]

FIRST DRAFT - 02nd OCTOBER 2011- completed 05/10/2011


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Acknowledgment: Thanks&Praises to my supportive Wife, Children and Family and to JahTAFARI MAKONNENmy light, rock and strength

Copyright:

All rights are reserved. No part of this manuscript may be reproduced,

stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means,electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the

prior written permission of the writer.

The Author: Mr. P KOUAKOU

P KOUAKOU is a self-trained film-maker polished by the National Film

and Video Foundation (nfvf) in a 8-days workshop extended over 4

months. He is the co-director and owner ofFiyah Productions.

[www.jahfiyah.blogspot.com]


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INDEX

PRELIMINARY P 5a. Whats a film?

b. Film-making Overall Process Overview

CHAPTER 1: Idea, Theme, Premise, Context, Genre & Running Time P 7 - 8

a. Ideab. Themec. Premise

d. Context

e. Genre

f. Running Time

CHAPTER 2: Working Title & Finding/Plotting/Structuring a story P 9a. Working Title

b. Finding a Storyc. Structuring of a Story

d. Plotting a Story

CHAPTER 3: Central Character(s) & Road-Map Elements P 10 - 11

a. Central Character(s)

b. Road-Map Elements

b1. Central Characters Everyday World and Archetypes

b2. Inciting Incident & [New] Goalb3. Challenges

b4. Crisis & Climax

b5. Denouement

b6. Character Arc

CHAPTER 4: Research & Development P 12

a. Internet Research

b. Archive Materialsc. Interviewsd. Reccee

CHAPTER5:Title, Tagline, Logline, Synopsis, and Treatment P 13a. Title

b. Taglinec. Logline

d. Synopsis

e. Treatment

CHAPTER 6: Speculative Script and Shooting Script P 16 - 20a. Speculative Script

Scene Heading


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Action

Character Name

Dialogue

Parenthetical

Extensions

Abbreviation

Montage

Series of Shots

Intercuts

Superimpose

Title Page

b. Shooting script

Transition Shot

CHAPTER 7: Flash Back & Backstories P 21a. Example of Flashbackb. Example of Backstories

CHAPTER 8: Schedules P 22 - 25a. Research &Development Scheduleb. Production Schedule

c. Shooting Schedule

CHAPTER 9: Budget P 26 - 30a. Research & Development Budgetb. Production Budget

c. Distribution Budget

CHAPTER 10: Plan(s), Projection(s) & Proposal Package P 31 - 22a. Financing Plan

b. Marketing, Sale & Promotional Plan

c. Production Pland. Distribution Plan

e. Staffing Plan

f. Projection(s)g. Proposal Package

CHAPTER 11: Overall Film-Making Process Resume [In Completion] P 33 - 37

CHAPTER 12: P 38

CHAPTER 13: P 39

ANALYSIS OF FILMS WATCHED & ASSIGNMENT(S) P 40 - 43


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PRELIMINARY

a. Whats a film?A film is an audio-visual transmission of set(s) of animated images [shots, scenes and/or

sequences] put together not necessarily telling a story. When referring to film, one may use the

term Motion Picture implicitly conveying the idea ofmovementin the font [i.e. visual,

dialogue, images, music, etc] and in the form [i.e. Thesis, Antithesis & Synthesis, etc in the

case of documentaries]. Further to the latter, Flashbacks andBackstories are very powerful tools

in telling a story. [Flashback and Backstories are explained in Chapter]

They are two main categories in film:

(i) Fiction [Non-Real]; and,(ii) Non-Fiction [True Story: i.e. Documentaries, Reporting, etc]

Difference between Documentary and Reporting:Reporting consists in broadcasting facts or

stories as they happen without siding and/or personal views whereasDocumentaries consists in

broadcasting a point of view or premise through a true story.

HENCE, afilm would be the audio-visual demonstration of a premise.

b.

Film-making Overall Process OverviewFilm-making is a collaborative art that involves various bodies in the making. The process,

however, would suggest taking into consideration the following:

1. Idea2. Theme

3. Premise

4. Context

5. Genre

6. Running Time

7. Working Title

8.

Find a Story9. Structure the Story10.Plot the journey

11.Find the Central Character

12.Road Map the Journey13.Research & Development

14.Title

15.Tagline & Logline

16.Synopsis

17.Treatment18.Speculative Script


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19.Shooting Script

20.Schedules [Shooting, Production, etc]21.Budget

22.Plans [Financing, Marketing & Promotional, Production, Distribution, Staffing]23.Proposal Package

24.Pre-Production

25.Production [Principal Photography]

26.Post-Production

27.Distribution

Further to the above, there are 3 basic elements that make a film. They are: Image, SoundandLight.

FILM TO WATCH & COMMENT: Learners will watch a film about the making of a film


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CHAPTER 1: Idea, Theme, Premise, Context, Genre & Running Time

a. IdeaThe idea is generally the directing light that incites one to the thinking of making a film. It may

be a simple word, a character, a situation, social conditions, etc

EXAMPLE1: One may want (=> idea) to make a film about a man who was very honest by the

time he was working and started committing Crime [Armed Robbery, Fraud, etc] due toPoverty - after he lost his job and had no money to support both himself and his family.

b. ThemeThe theme would be a broader term or word or phrase that expresses out the idea or the contentthereof.

EXAMPLE1 [Contd]: A broader term that expresses the idea in the above example could bePoverty [or Crime].

c. PremiseIts the point aimed at to prove or raise about the theme chosen. It may be a saying or aproverb

or aformula or a statement, etc. In our example1, it will be the point aimed at to prove or raise

about Poverty [or Crime].

To form a premise, the following should be considered:

(i) Initial Context: Its basically the prevailing circumstances and/or environment that

influence the central character or subject into embracing new adventures or habits. Inthe above example the initial context would be Poverty;

(ii) Action & Reaction: Its basically how the central character or subject re-acts to the

initial condition/context;

(iii) Outcome: Its basically the Final State of Being or doing of the central character - in

response to the initial context. In the above example, the outcome or final state of

being would be Crime

EXAMPLE1 [Contd]: A premise could be: Poverty leads to Crime

Note: The premise may however change according to the journey of a character.

d. ContextIts the prevailing environment and/or circumstances i.e. War, the 50s, Historical, Political,

Rastafarian, Poverty, Love, Romance, Adventure, etc


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e. GenreIts basically the line or group under which the film classifies i.e. Comedy, Horror, Thriller,

Action, Dramaturge, etc

f. [Expected] Running TimeIts basically the expected length of the film. Its generally given in minutes - as per convention.

EXERCISE: Students will watch a series of short films [5min] and make out the above

elements learned - i.e. idea, theme, context, genre &premise.Further to the later, students are to

create or find a premise and structure out a story for the next class.


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CHAPTER 2: Working Title & Finding/Plotting/Structuring a story

a. Working TitleIts basically the provisional title given to a film at the start of a project.

b. Finding a StoryFinding a storyconsists in finding a story that aligns with the premise: a story that will prove

and/or demonstrate the premise.

c. Structuring of a StoryThe Structuring of a story consists in three main points:

(i)Introduction or Beginning

(ii)Development or Middle(iii)Conclusion or Ending

EXAMPLE1 [Contd]: As per the premise chosen [Poverty leads to Crime], the following

structure may be envisaged:

(i) Introduction/Beginning: State of poverty, misery or instability befalling Character(ii) Development/Middle: Actions & Re-actions of Character toward the situation(iii) Conclusion/Ending: Crime by Characterd. Plotting a Story

Plotting a story basically consists in breaking down the Beginning, Middle and Ending into

chapters called PLOT(s).

EXAMPLE1 [Contd]: The above example may be plotted as follows:

(i) Introduction/Beginning: Plot1: the Character works everything is finePlot2: the Character loses his job

(ii) Development/Middle: Plot1: life becomes unstable

Plot2: Hustle & Hardship

Plot3: Hopelessness & Desperation

(iii) Conclusion/Ending: Plot1: Dissuasion & Crime

FILM TO WATCH & COMMENT:Documentary1 [to find]

EXERCISE: Learners to plot the story they came up with and find a central character [in their localcommunity] for the next class.


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CHAPTER 3: Central Character(s) & Road-Map Elements

a. Central Character(s)Finding the Central Character(s) consists in finding a character or characters whose story or

stories align with the journey as structured and/or plotted - by the maker of the film. In addition

to the latter, finding the character will consist in covering three dimensional aspects pertaining to

the character: physiologically, psychologically and environmentally, as well as the issue of

character archetypes. Payment of central character(s) and character archetypes for revealing their

stories are issues that should not be entertained in documentary film making. A release-formshould therefore be made signed by the character in terms thereof. However, the film-maker

must cover all the film related expenses in respect of character(s) and character archetypes.

b. Road-Map ElementsRoad Map elements would be the basic elements required in the building of a consistent story.

They may be considered Sub-plots to Plots established or simply paragraphs [Shot, Scenes or

Sequences] to Chapters. They are:

b1. Central Characters Everyday World and Archetypes

It is basically about the central characters dailyActivities [i.e. work, occupation, activity, etc..],

the prevailing Contextand the Character Archetypes around the central character. Character

Archetypes may include aMentor[the adviser, counselor, tutor, etc], an antagonist[the main

opponentto the central character in the pursuit of his goal], a trickster[that revives the centralcharacter through-out his journey], an herald[that which comes with or brings the inciting

incident],

b2. Inciting Incident & [New] Goal

It is basically the main incident that incites the central character(s) to new adventures. It may be:

a song, a picture, a person, a word, an article in a newspaper, a TV reportage, etc

b3. Challenges

This basically refers to the gradual dramatic stages, complications and/or confrontationsencountered by the central character on his journey: the greater the challenges, the greater thestory.

b4. Crisis & Climax

This basically refers to the pick at the central characters journey The crisis would be the

ascendant point to the pick: when the main challenge or complication culminates to a point

where the central character considers giving up on his goal/journey whereas the climax would be

the descending point at the pick: something happens by the time the central character considersgiving up on his goal and motivates him anew to pursue.


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b5. Denouement

Its basically the outcome of the story. Does the central character achieves his goal or not?

b6. Character Arc

Its basically the [outcome or] repercussion of the adventure onto the central character as an

individual. It is NOT the denouement - How does the journey transform the central character

psychologically, emotionally, professionally, etc?

FILM TO WATCH & COMMENT:Drama1 [to find]

EXERCISE: Learners to start with research and development of their story [Internet research,Archive Material, Interviews and Reccee]


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CHAPTER 4: Research & Development

Research & Development is the most important stage in the entire process: for a poor researchwill definitely lead to a poor film. At this stage, researchers [Journalist, researcher, etc] may

be brought on board for the purpose. However, when researching the subject/theme and

developing the film/project, one may consider the following:

a. Internet ResearchIt is actually a highly useful, efficient & affordable mean of research in current days andcertainly the first step to take to start with research. It offers a wide range of answers or varied

idea around any word, theme or phrase.

b. Archive MaterialsOne may also consider old [or even current] Films, Newspapers, Books, Reports, Records,Recordings, Interviews, Pictures, etc directly related to the theme treated.

c. InterviewsInterviews are in most part assimilated with documentaries. In terms of interviews, on may go as

far as interviewing people, institutions and organization that are related to the theme. In a case ofa character driven documentary, the focus may be put on the Central Character(s), the

Antagonistand the Character Archetypes before extending the interviews to [extra] theme-

related people, institutions and organizations.

d.

RecceeReccee is the act to physically explore the intended location(s) where principal photography is

expected to take place or where the event(s) occurred. It is very important to reccee prior to

principal photography as to know about the environment and therefore take some pre-

disposition. TheDirector, theD.O.P, and the Sound-man should be the principal elements totake into consideration when it comes to reccee.

One should consider putting together a research report at the completion of the research.

FILM TO WATCH & COMMENT:Documentary1.The reason for repeating films already

watched is that Repetition is pedagogic.


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CHAPTER 5: Title, Tagline, Logline, Synopsis, and Treatment

a. TitleIts basically the final etiquette given to the film. It should be attractive and preferably express

the content or subject of the film. It may be self-created, borrowed or extracted from a dialogue

in the film.

b. TaglineIts the expression of the concept of the film/project in a short phrase. Example: SHOPRITE,the lowest prices you can trust

c. LoglineIts basically the summary of the film in - about - 25 words.

d. SynopsisIt would be the extended version of the logline: a more explicit summary of the film in about -

100 words [or more].

e. TreatmentIts basically the intelligent combination or lay-out of the roadmap elements that both tells the

story of the film in a highly engaging tone and demonstrates the premise thereof.

FILM TO WATCH & COMMENT:Drama1. The reason for repeating films already watched is

that Repetition is pedagogic.

EXERCISE: Learners to find all the aboveElements in the 2 films watched referring to

Documentary1 and Drama1 and develop their own idea up to the treatment.


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CHAPTER 6: Speculative and Shooting Script

a. Speculative ScriptIts a document that outlines every aural, visual, behavioral and lingual element required to tell a

story. Its the breaking down of the treatment into Sequences, Scenes and Shots. It ought not to

be shot-descriptive. When writing a speculative script, one should consider three basic elements:

the location(s) [whether indoor or outdoor], the time/moment and the action(s) [scene(s) and/or

shot(s)]. [For outdoor scenes, the abbreviation EXT. should precede the location and for indoor

scenes, the abbreviation INT. should].

Further to the above, the main elements for a speculative script would be:

1. Scene Heading2. Action

3. Character Name

4. Dialogue

5. Parenthetical

6. Extensions

7. Abbreviation8. Montage

9. Series of Shots

10.Intercuts

11.Superimpose

12.Title Page

Scene Heading [or Slugline]

Scene Heading tells the time & place where the action takes place and sets the scene in the

readers mind. Writing a Scene Heading consists in the following: (1). Are we Indoors (INT) orOutdoors (OUT) (2). Next, name the location: KITCHEN, BEDROOM, OPENED FIELD, in a

CAR, etc? (3). Lastly, include the time of the day NIGHT, DAY, DUSK, DAWN, etc The

slugline may also include production information such as ESTABLISHING or STOCK SHOT,CONTINUOUS ACTION.

Example1:

INT. FORMULA1 HOTEL: BAR NIGHT ESTABLISHINGEXT. CAR: STATIONARY NIGHT CONTINUOUS ACTION

Action

TheAction sets the scene(s), describes the setting and introduces the character(s). Action is

written is REAL/PRESENT TIME. Paragraph should be shot Not exceeding 5 lines.


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Example2:

FADE IN:

INT. KINGS PALACE: SANCTUARY DAWN - ESTABLISHING

Expensive decorations and paintings display through the light of a Huge Candle Sticks burning

upon golden stands. King MAKUTH, m/30, takes three steps forward and bows down

majestically before a very strange creature: a three horned-heads Eagle-like-Beast, kisses the

floor at its feet and lifts up his head to it.

Character Name

The Character Name is the name attributed to a character. It could be a name [PAUL], adescription [TALL MAN], or an occupation [TEACHER]. Character Name should be formatted

in uppercase letter. Before a character can speak, his name should be inserted. The above

example refers.

Dialogue

Dialogue basically refers to any verbal statement that professes out either from characters or any

other medium ON as OFF SCREEN.

Example2: [Contd]

MAKUTH (V.O.)

-Mighty One! Arise!

-Arise! For your time has come!

Parenthetical

Parenthetical are basically descriptive remarks on the being, doing and acting of an On-Screencharacter involved in a dialogue.

Example2: [Contd]

MAKUTH

(Staring into the eyes of the beast)

-Mighty One! Arise!

-Arise! For your time has come!


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Extensions

AnExtension is a technical note that specifies whether the character or voice speaking is ON or

OFF screen. They are two basic notifications for extensions: O.S. [Off-Screen] and V.O. [Voice-Over]. Furthermore, extensions are placed directly to the right of the character name.

Example2: [Contd]

Lightning strikes off. Thereafter, a sudden wind blows and blasts off the candles and the light

goes off the sanctuary. And THE DEVIL sounds out of darkness.

THE DEVIL (V.O.)

-Loyal Servant!

-I have anointed you with the blood of kings

-Out of you will my glory BE.

Abbreviation

Abbreviations are common shortcuts used in the industry to express particular terms in a script.

Here-under are some abbreviations:

*O.S. = Off-Screen

*V.O. = Voice Over

*b.g. = Background

Mary seats up on the bench and opens up her book. In the b.g., a JETTA advances slowly in her

direction.

*CGI = Computer Generated Image

CGI: Thereafter, a bright light spot appears out of darkness and gradually transmutes into aTerrible & scary Human Figure, THE DEVIL, holding a bloody sword in his right hand.

*f.g = Foreground

f.g. is used in the manner as b.g., except the action takes place in the foreground.

*SFX = Sound Effects

SFX: The BLAST of a train whistle

*SPFX = Special Effects [effect that might not require the use of CGI]

SPFX: A beam of light illuminates MAKUTHs face. His features slowly melt like a wax figure.


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*M.O.S. = Without Sound

M.O.S. Horses stampeding down Main Street.

*POV = Point Of View [angle from which the action is seen]

MAKUTHs POV - A bright light spot appears out of darkness and gradually transmutes into a

Terrible & scary Human Figure, THE DEVIL, holding a bloody sword in his right hand.

Montage

Its a cinematic devise used to compile a series of scenes to brief an event or a story. A montage

has a beginning, middle and an end.

Example:

MONTAGE

1) Mary and Jason are kids: playing and running around.

2) Mary and Jason are teens: taking the same bus to school

3) Mary and Jason are youths: Jason hands over a rose to Mary. Mary takes the rose, smells

it and hugs Jason.

4) Mary and Jason are adults: they are getting married in a church.5) Mary and Jason in-house: having dinner with grown up kids around.

6) Mary and Jason are old: sitting in arm-chair with grand children around.

Series of Shots

It is similar to the Montage, but serves as to describe or portray the same situation, action or an

event in various angles. For example, anEarthquake may be express through the followingSeries of Shots

Example:

SERIES OF SHOT

1) Store windows start to rattle and shake.

2) Bricks and shards of glass begin to fall on the sidewalks.

3) People scream and run in confusion

4) The ground opens up: killing people and causing accident.

5) The magma erupts off from the mouth of a mountain


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Intercuts

Intercutis used to cut back and forth between two or more scenes occurring or treated

simultaneously - as to avoid repeating writing the Scene Heading for each scene over and over.

Example:

INT. MARYS APARTMENT: BEDROOM NIGHT

Mary stands disrobing in front of her open bedroom window

INT. MARKS APPARTMENT: LOUNGE NIGHT

Mark gets up across to the fridge to get a beer. He looks out his window and catches a glimpse of

Mary across the courtyard. He freezes, watching her.

INTERCUT BETWEEN LENNY AND SHERRI

Mary sits on the bed and unbuttons her double-breasted suit jacket.

Mark moves closer to the window for a better vantage point.

Mary stands, hopping a few feet, trying to step out of her skirt.

Mark, eyes glued to Mary, moves to keep her in view. He slams his Bare Foot into dumbbell onthe floor

MARK

Ow!

Mary hears the yelp and looks in Marks direction.

Mark sees Mary and DROPS from her view.

Superimpose

It contains information that may be relevant to the telling of the film/story. When it is used, a text

or an image is placed on top of the corresponding film footage.

Example:

INT. MARYS APARTMENT: ALLEY DAY

MARY blacks out and falls down the stairs

SUPERIMPOSE: Two Months Later.


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Title Page

This is basically the copy right information package at end of the speculative script. It may be lay

down as follows:

1) Centered on the page, vertically and horizontally the title of the script in bold type

2) Two line below, type Written by

3) Two line below, type Your Name (and co-writer, if any)4) In the lower right hand corner, type Your contact information (Address, Telephone and

e-mail)

5) In the lower left hand corner, you can put Registered, and type the copyright

notification

Example:

The Good, The Bad, The Thin

Written by

Fatty Turner

Copyright 2001 by Fatty Turner FattyTurner

Registered, WGAw 1234Lake St.

CA 12345 Any Town

555-1212 (310)

b. Shooting scriptA shooting script is a speculative script to which are added transitions and shots. It is pretty

much shot descriptive and more time the work of the director.

Transition

Transitions are technical terms or tools used to transit from one shot to another shot, from one

scene to another scene or from one sequence to another sequence. They are formatted in

uppercase letters and follow anAction or precede Scene Headings. They are various types of

transitions among which the following:

CUT TO:

DISSOLVE TO:

SMASH CUT:


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QUICK CUT:

FADE TO: FADE OUT: [never at the end of the script]

Example2: [Contd]

CGI: Thereafter, a bright light spot appears out of the darkness and gradually transmutes into a

Terrible & scary Figure, THE DEVIL, holding a bloody sword in his right hand.

CUT TO:

Shot

A Shottells the focal point of/within a scene. Here are some examples:

ANGLE ON -- EXTREME CLOSE UP --

MEDIUM CLOSE UP

WIDE SHOT --

PAN TO

[NAMES] POV

REVERSE ANGLE

INSERT

c. Conventional Script Sample

FILM WATCHED/COMMENTED:Documentary1. The reason for repeating films already

watched is that Repetition is pedagogic. Student will receive the script ofDocumentary1 and

Drama1 watched.

EXERCISE: Learners to write a 5 min [pages] speculative and shooting script for the story of

their assignment.

NARRATION VISUAL SOUND DURATION

FADE IN:

45 seconds

OPENING SEQUENCE: PRESENTATION OF

WALAZA

Scene1

NARRATOR: Map of Africa will fade in. Slowly Music/Sound

zooming into South Africa and open out on

Free State/Eastern Cape/Strekspruit/

Orang River; Spot up Walaza along the

Orang River; then zoom into Walaza

DISOLVE TO:


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CHAPTER 7: Flashbacks & Backstories

They are both the revelation of past or previous stories and/or occurrences in the lives of thecharacter(s). The difference would be thatBackstories are generally verbal revelation of those

past stories revealed in a dialogue or conversation, etc that are not shown in the film whereas

Flashbacks would be the revelation of integral stories to the film revealed in the form of sub-

stories [in sequences or scenes] within the main story.

Example ofBackstory:

1. She lifts up her eyes onto him as if suffocating and says:

Marta is not your biological mother I am!

2. Mark suddenly rose up and says:

I remember youre the one who killed my father

Example ofFlashback:

1. As Mark looks at the picture, past memories of his sister submerge/slip into his mind. He seeshimself at the age of 9 yrs old - with his sister walking home from school, then at river

[swimming], thereafter next to his sister in a coma at a hospital and finally at the cemetery at his

sister burial crying as child.


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CHAPTER 8: Schedule(s)

A schedule is a clear break down of an activity planned to undertake, of a programme/project orsimply a time-table in respect of an activity, a programme, a day, etc. The under-mentioned

would be the main schedules encountered in film:

a. Research &Development ScheduleThis schedule generally includes the following:

(i) Internet Research(ii) Archive Research

(iii) Interviews [Central Character(s), Character Archetype(s), Antagonist(s), RelatedInstitutions/individuals, etc]

(iv) Reccee

(v) Synopsis, Treatment & Scripts

(vi) Preparation of Schedules [Shooting & Production] and Proposal

(vii) Sending of Proposal

(viii) Crew/Staff Recruitment(ix) Casting

Note: Many would include (viii) & (ix), in the pre-production schedule.

Example:

WEEK DATE ACTIVITY

#1 10/06/2010 13/06/2010

Internet Research

#1 14/06/2010 17/06/2010

Archive Research

#2 18/06/2010 25/06/2010

Interviews

#3 26/06/2010 29/06/2010

Reccee

#3 30/06/2010 07/07/2010 Synopsis, Treatment & Scripts writing

#4 08/07/2010 12/07/2010

Preparation of Schedules and Proposal

#5 13/07/2010 15/07/2010

Sending of Proposal

#5 16/07/2010 23/07/2010

Staff/Crew Recruitment

#6 24/07/2010 27/07/2010

Casting


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b. Production ScheduleThis schedule contains three main blocks:

Pre-production [Detailed in Chapter11]- Meetings

- Review/Analysis of Synopsis, Treatment and Scripts

- Finalization of Schedules-Crew/Staff Recruitment

-Casting

Principal Photography [Detailed in Chapter 11]

Post-Production [Detailed in Chapter 11]- Tape Log- Paper Edit

- Off-Line Editing

- On-Line Editing

- Music

- Final Mix

- Final Control & Music Que sheets

Expected Date of Film Delivery

Example(s):

STAGE WEEK DATE ACTIVITY

Pre-production # 7 29/07/2010 30/07/2010

Finalization: synopsis, Treatment & Spec Script

# 7 31/07/2010 -03/08/2010

Reccee

# 7 03/08/2010 -05/08/2010

Finalization: shooting script

#8 06-08/2010 09/08/2010

Finalization: schedules

Production #9 to 11 12/08/2010 26/08/2010

Principal Photography

Post-production # 12 to 13 27/08/2010 30/08/2010

Off-line Editing

31/08/2010

07/09/2010On-line Editing

08/09/2010 Final Mix

Film Delivery # 14 11/09/2010 Expected Film Delivery Date

The estimated period for Principal Photography may be determined upon writing the script andthrough similar table template as under-mentioned:


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ESTIMATED TIME FOR PRINCIPAL PHOTOGRAPHY

LOCATION(S) SCENE(S) ESTIMATED

SHOOT TIME

in DAY(S)

Location A 1 11 1/8 Day

Location B 22 5 Day

Location C xx xx xx xx xx xx 3 x Day

Location D 15 xx xx Xx xx xx xx xx xx xx 2 Days

Location E xx Day(s)

Location F Xx Day(s)

Location G Xx Day(s)

Location H xx Xx Day(s)

Location I Xx Day(s)

Location J

Xx

Day(s)Location K xx Xx Day(s)

Location L Day(s)

Location M Day(s)

Location N Day(s)

Location O Day(s)

[More] Day(s)

ESTIMATED PERIOD Day(s)

c. Shooting ScheduleThis schedule generally couples the shooting dates, times & scenes with the correspondinglocations. The under-mentioned are examples of Shooting Schedule(s):

DETAILED SHOOTING SCHEDULE

SHOOT

DAY

DATE &

TIME

SCENE INT/EXT

DAY/NIGTH

LOCATION SHOT DESCRIPTION CHARACTERS OUTFIT

FOR

ACTORS

1 12/08/20108AM

9 INT/NIGHT Bead Shop Mark pulls the drawer out, takes the moneyand walks out.

Mark Outfit1/

1 12/08/201010 AM

1 EXT/DAY Car [Toyota] Mark tries to convince his girl friend Eve to

come with him.

Mark

Eve

Outfit

forActors

1 12/08/20107 PM

25 INT/NIGHT MarksApartment

[Lounge]

Mark watches a cartoon eating somesnacks

Mark Outfit2for Actor

2 13/08/201012 PM

33 EXT/NIGHT

BEACH [CapeTown]

Frank and Martina walk along the beachcounting the stars

FrankMartina

Outfitfor

Actors

3 15/08/201010 AM

12 EXT/DAY JAN SMUTAIRPORT

[Joburg]

Eve pushes a trolley loaded with twotravelling bags

Eve Outfitfor Actor

4 22/08/201010 PM

45 EXT/NIGH

T

NIGHT CLUB Mark and Paula joyfully dancing in a

turmoil of people.

Mark

Paula

Outfit

forActors

4 22/08/201012 PM

46 INT/NIGHT Hilton Hotel

[Room 33]

Mark and Paula having sex under the cool

sound of Classic

Mark

Paula

Outfit

forActors


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COMPACT SHOOTING SCHEDULE

LOCATION SHOOTING DAY(S) [according to number of days]1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21

Location A

Location B

Location C

Location D

Location E

Location F

Location G

Location H

Location I

Location JLocation K

Location L

Location M

Location N

Location O

[More]

FILM TO WATCH & COMMENT: I Bring What I Love Youssou Ndour.

EXERCISE: Learners to draft out schedules for the film of their assignment.


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CHAPTER 9: Budget(s)

A budget is basically a detailed breakdown of the overall amount of expenses/expenditures orpayments expected to be spent out in the execution of a planned activity. In film-making,budgeting may be broken or summarized or combined into the following:

d. Research & Development Budget

e. Production Budget

f. Distribution Budget

a. Research & Development BudgetIt may include the following:

ITEM ITEM DESCRIPTION AMOUNT00.01 Rights Clearance(s)

00.02 Writers Fee

00.03 Script Editors Fee

00.04 Producers Fee

00.05 Directors Fee

00.06 Project Managers Fee

00.07 Interface Designers Fee

00.08 Programmers Fee

00.09 Graphic Designers Fee

00.10 Script Typing & Copying

00.11 Research [Internet & Field]

00.12 Travel & Living

00.13 Hotel & Accommodation

00.14 Hiring [Equipment, Vehicle, etc]

00.15 Material Purchase

00.16 Casting Fees

00.17 Schedules Drafting

00.18 Budget Drafting00.19 Office Overheads

00.20 Legal Fees

00.21 Other

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b. Production BudgetA complete budget may include the following:

ITEM ITEM DESCRIPTION AMOUNTABOVE THE LINE

00.01 Story

00.02 Producer

00.03 Director

00.04 Cast

BELOW THE LINE

Production Costs

00.05 Production Crew [Camera, Lighting, Sound, etc]

00.06 Hiring [Equipments, Vehicles, Locations, etc]

00.07 Travel & Living00.08 Hotel & Accommodation

00.09 Material Purchase

00.10 Transportation

00.11 Make-Up & Hair Stylist

00.12 Wardrobe

00.13 Extra(s) [Talents]

00.14 Props

00.15 Special Effects

00.16 Set Design

00.17 Set Construction

00.18 Set dressing

00.19 Other

Post-Production Costs

00.20 Archive Materials

00.21 Editing

00.22 Final Mix

00.23 Other

Other Costs

00.24 Office Overhead

00.25 Publicity

00.26 Administrative Expenses00.27 Completion Bond

00.28 Insurance

00.29 Contingency

00.30 Omissions

00.31 Bank Charges

00.32 Production fee

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c. Distribution BudgetIt may include the following:

ITEM ITEM DESCRIPTION AMOUNT00.01 Prints Costs

00.02 DVD Duplication Costs

00.03 Packaging Costs

00.04 Delivery Costs

00.05 Other Costs

GRAND TOTAL

Example of Complete Budget: [The table below is but an idea of a complete budget. Studentsmay search out the NET for further samples or examples]

ITEM

ITEM

DESCRIPTION QUANTITY/ RATE DURATION AMOUNT SUBTOTAL

[ZAR] [ZAR]

00.01 Research & Development R 61,000.00

Phone Calls Allow Allow R 1,000.00

Internet Research Allow Allow R 1,000.00

Travel Allow Allow R 1,000.00

Pilot Script - 3 Episodes [80 pages] Allow Allow R 12,000.00

Extra 9 Episodes [9 x 24 pages] Allow 4 weeks R 36,000.00

Casting Fees Allow 2 weeks R 10,000.00

00.02 Crew R 1,902,700.00

Producer/Director/Writer 1 Allow Allow R 180,000.00

Researchers 2 3500/week/person 1 week R 7,000.00

Personal Assistant 1 9000/week/person 13 weeks R 117,000.00

Production Manager 1 7000/week/person 13 weeks R 91,000.00

D.O.P. 3

18000/week/

person 13 weeks R 702,000.00

Sound Mixer 1 8000/week/person 13 weeks R 104,000.00

Boom Swinger 1 3000/week/person 13 weeks R 39,000.00

Production Runner 2 1200/week/person 13 weeks R 31,200.00

Production Accountant 1 FLAT R 12,000.00

Production co-ordinator 1 4500/week/person 13 weeks R 58,500.00

Production Secretary 1 3000/week/person 13 weeks R 39,000.00

Production Designer 1 12000/week/person 13 weeks R 156,000.00

Driver 1 2500/week/person 13 weeks R 32,500.00

Art & Location Manager 1 5500/week/person 13 weeks R 71,500.00

Make-Up Artist 1 4500/week/person 13 weeks R 58,500.00

Cast Co-Ordinator 1 3500/week/person 13 weeks R 45,500.00


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Continuity /Script supervisor 1 7500/week/person 13 weeks R 97,500.00

Script Editor 1 FLAT R 25,000.00

Graphic Designer 1 FLAT R 3,000.00

Electrician 1 2500/week/person 13 weeks R 32,500.00

00.03 Hiring & Rental R 364,000.00

Camera Set 3 5500/week/camera 13 weeks R 214,500.00

Light Set

Sound Set [Boom included]

Projector

Crew/Production Vehicle 1 4500/week/car 13 weeks R 58,500.00

Location & Studio hiring/rental 250 per 1/4 Day 13 weeks R 91,000.00

00.04 Cast R 620,000.00

Central Character 1 FLAT 13 weeks R 45,000.00

Character Archetypes 3 40000/character 13 weeks R 120,000.00

Secondary Characters 13 35000/Character 13 weeks R 455,000.00

Extras

00.05 Consumable R 71,000.00

Petrol 5000/week 13 weeks R 65,000.00

Tapes & Memory Cards FLAT R 3,000.00

Cables & Accessories FLAT R 3,000.00

00.06 Transport & Travel R 79,625.00

Production Crew 18 25/day/person 13 weeks R 40,950.00

Cast 17 25/day/person 13 weeks R 38,675.00

Staff

00.07 Catering R 110,500.00

Ingredients 5000/week 13 weeks R 65,000.00

Cook/Chef/Cuisine 3500/week 13 weeks R 45,500.00

00.08 Props R 10,000.00

Purchase Allow R 3,500.00

Hiring Allow R 6,500.00

00.09 Office Overhead R 76,700.00

Printing Allow 13 weeks R 3,500.00

Copying Allow 13 weeks R 3,500.00

Typing Allow 13 weeks R 3,500.00

Stationary Allow 13 weeks R 5,500.00

Rental Allow 13 weeks R 32,500.00

Phone Calls Allow 13 weeks R 13,650.00

Internet Allow 13 weeks R 4,550.00

Tea, Meals & drinks Allow 13 weeks R 10,000.00

00.10 Website R 8,000.00

Web Design Allow R 4,500.00

Web Hosting Allow R 3,500.00


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00.11 Post-Production R 105,000.00

Off-line Editing 12 Episodes 2500/Episode R 30,000.00

On-Line Editing 12 Episodes 4000/Episode R 48,000.00

Music FLAT R 15,000.00

Final-Mix 12 Episodes 1000/Episode R 12,000.00

00.12 Marketing & Promotional R 30,000.00

Marketing & Promotional activities FLAT Allow R 15,000.00

Pilot Video FLAT Allow R 15,000.00

00.13 Distribution R 15,000.00

e-Distribution FLAT Allow R 5,000.00

Packaging & Postage/Delivery FLAT Allow R 10,000.00

00.14 Other Costs R 40,000.00

Legal Costs FLAT Allow R 15,000.00

Bank Charges FLAT Allow R 25,000.00

00.15 Archive Material R 0.00

SUB-TOTAL R 3,493,525.00

Contingency @ 5% R 174,676.25

Omissions [FLAT] R 15,000.00

Insurance @ 1.20% R 41,922.30

Production fee @ 10% R 349,352.50

GRAND

TOTAL R 4,032,553.75

FILM WATCHED/COMMENTED: The Great Debaters Staring: Denzel Washington.

EXERCISE: Learners to draft out the above-mentioned different budgets for the film of theirassignment.


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CHAPTER 10: Plan(s), Projection(s) & Proposal Package

Film-making is not just about Making Film. It transcends beyond audio-visual to economicaland business avenues; even as - as any other project or business, films also are conceived,executed/made and sold for either profit or lost. Therefore when thinking Film-making, one

should expand the vision toward business undertaking and in respect develop a business plan [i.e.

proposal package] including the least of the following:

a. Financing Plan

b. Marketing, Sale & Promotional Planc. Production Plan

d. Distribution Plane. Staffing Plan

f. Projection(s)

a. Financing PlanIts basically the intended strategy in place as to how funds will be raised to finance the project

i.e. grants, loans, investors, shareholders, etc

b. Marketing, Sale & Promotional PlanIts basically the intended strategy in place as to how the films will be promoted [i.e. Films

Festivals & Screenings, Media Publicity, Internet, etc], marketed [i.e. Website, e-Marketing,

Active Marketing, Intended Market & Audience, etc] and sold [i.e. Format (DVD or other),Packaging, Pricing, etc] as from the inception of the project to the final product.

c. Staffing PlanIts basically advises on the staff/crew recruitment strategy and specifies on the intended staff to

be recruited.

d. Production PlanIts basically advises on the expected product as well as on the intended mechanism or strategy

or people that will be involved into the making/process.

e. Distribution PlanIt basically advises on the manner or channel through which the product will be taken to the

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f. Projection(s)Projections generally advise on the intended return or expected turnover that the film will makeupon release based upon facts or probable estimation i.e. letters of intent from interested parties

or market research report.

g. Proposal PackageIts basically a document supposedly to be sent out [to individual or institutions] for a particular

request as regard a project. It stands out to be the film/projects business plan sent out for a

specific request a consistent proposal package should include letters of intent(s). In most cases,

a film proposal package sets out the following:

A Proposal Letter

Theme, Synopsis, Treatment & Script(s)

Schedule(s) Budget(s)

Plans [Financing, Marketing & Promotional, Staffing, Production, and/or Distribution] Projection(s)

FILM TO WATCH & COMMENT: I Bring What I Love Youssou Ndour. The reason for

repeating films already watched is that Repetition is pedagogic

EXERCISE: Learners to give an idea of their plans [financing, Marketing, Promotional, Production,

Staffing, Distribution] and projections for the film of their assignment.


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CHAPTER 11: Film-Making Process Resume

RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT

1. It all starts with an idea which in turn originates from anything from sound to visual.

2. Once the idea is conceived, one must think of a related theme a word, concept or ideology

that expresses the idea. Thereupon, one must research about the theme.

3. The next step is to find a theme relatedpremise in the form of a proverb, an expressive

statement, a saying, etc The premise will serve as a guideline and help avoid un-necessaryextrapolation.

4. Thereafter, the contextmust be contemplated. This basically suggests the environment and/or

circumstances in which one wish to place the film could be War, the 50s, Historical, Political,Rastafarian, Poverty, Love, Romance, Adventure, etc

5. Next, is to think about the genre - Comedy, Horror, Thriller, Action, Dramaturge, etc

6. Its always good to have aprovisional title of the film and the estimated running time before

engaging into making the film as it helps in terms of reference and keep the focus onto main &

relevant issues or points.

7. Thereupon, one has tofind a story that aligns with the premise: a story that will prove and/ordemonstrate the premise: a story that takes into consideration the initial circumstances, re-actions

and denouement or character arc. Normally, the structure of the film immediately unfolds upon

finding the story.

8. Once the story is found and structured, one may proceed with plotting the journey which

basically consists in breaking down the structure into chapters called PLOT(s).

9. Next One may consider finding a central character. Finding the Central Character(s) consists

in finding character(s) whose story or stories align with the journey as structured and/or plotted

in case of documentaries..

10. When dealing with central character(s), one must cover three dimensional aspects pertainingto the character: physiologically, psychologically and environmentally, as well as the issue of

character archetypes and the roadmap elements. Payment of central character(s) and character

archetypes for revealing their stories are issues that should not be entertained in documentaryfilm making. A release-form should therefore be made signed by the character in terms thereof.

However, the film-maker must cover all the film related expenses in respect of character(s) and

character archetypes. One should consider putting together a research report at the end of the

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11. Once the roadmap elements are established and all necessary interviews made, One may go

ahead with tagline, logline, synopsis, treatment and script(s).

12 Upon completion of the script(s), all schedules, budgets and related executionplans should beestablished and aproposal package should follow thereafter.

PRE-PRODUCTION

13. Pre-production is the planning stage in terms ofCrew, Cast, Schedules andReccee and the

stage whereby all final possibilities and alternatives are reviewed in depths. It starts once money

[from investor(s) or funder(s) is in the account. At this stage, one may involve a productionmanager or assistant in addition to the director for the work ahead. Synopsis, Treatmentand

Scripts may also be re-analyzed at this stage. Equipment check should also be performed

preferably one before the shoot.

PRINCIPAL PHOTOGRAPHY

14. Principal photography is curried out according to shooting schedule(s). In the event of

inconveniency where shoot cannot take place, the said shot(s) may be rescheduled on Pick-Updays allowed for by the production manager. At this stage, all tapes used for shooting should be

viewed after shoot and reviewed at the end of the day and further kept safe. All pre-disposition

should be taken prior to shoot referring to batteries, cables, light bulbs, etc All shootrelated

problems must be the responsibility of the Production Manager.

14.1 Shooting format is an aspect to look at when shooting: could be shot in [16:9] or [4:3]

POST-PRODUCTION

15. Tape Log: Its the linear segmentation of a tape according to footages, or shots, or scenes or

locations or characters or other. After the shoot, the director re-views all the tapes and compiles atape-log per tape.

Example:

Tape Log Production of Zimbabwe by Kevin Harris

MSF Shoot July 2010

Tape # 1

01:00:30Interview Evelyn from Mashinko 25 yrs old.

01:17:49Interview Tendai Moyo 25 yrs old

01:34:29

Interior Evelyns room Orange FarmTendais baby sleeping


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01:40:06

Exterior room environment Evelyns baby

01:42:54 Tape End

Tape # 2

02:00:30Central Methodist Church

1 Interiors / refugees

02:24:15 Tape End

Tape # 3

03:00:30Ellis Park Chambers [ where Tandai stays ]

Interiors

03:14:56 Tape End

Tape # 404:00:30Interview Evans

04:28:26

MSF Clinic Exterior queue in street / Central Methodist Church sign / MSF signInterior Clinic reception

Exteriors Central Methodist Church

04:38:42 Tape End

Tape # 504:00:30Interview Paul Veryn

Minister: Central Methodist Mission

04:26:44 Tape End

16. Paper-Edit: Its basically the editing of the film on paper. In this process, the director

arranges the narrative of the film on paper out of all the tapes, interviews and/or related footages.

Example: Taking into account the above example.

Intro Sequence:

Scene1:

Visual1: Tape # 2: 02:00:30 to 02:23:00 [00:23:00]

Narration1: Tape # 4: 04:05:30 to 04:28:00 [00: 23:00]

Visual2: Tape # 4 04:30:10 to 04:38:20 [00:08:10]Narration2: Tape # 5 04:00:30 to 04:08:40 [00:08:10]


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Scene2:

Visual3: Tape # 3 03:00:30 to 03:07:00 [00:06:30]

Tape # 1 01:35:29 to 01:38:59 [00:03:30]Narration3: Tape # 1 01:07:30 to 01:17:30 [00:10:00]

Sequence 1

Scene1:

Visual4: Narration4:

17. Off-Line Editing: Its basically the rough-cutting of the expected end-product in accordancewith the paper-edit. Once the director is done with the paper edit, he may then interact with the

Editor and rough-cut the intended film in accordance with the paper-edit. It is further advisablethat the rough-cut includes Music as well as the intended narration.

18. On-Line Editing: Its basically the stage of polishing of the rough-cut and fine-cutting of the

film At this stage, all visual requirements would have to be completed.

19. Final Mix: After the on-line editing, the director takes the product to a Final Mix where all

sound requirements including - are added onto the fine-cut product.

20. Final Control & Music QUE Sheets: Its basically the final stage where all Final Control &Music QUE are completed as per the client recommendations. Once completed, the film is ready

for distribution

PROMOTIONAL ACTIVITIES

Promotional activities may start once the product is in hand depending on binding contract(s)

with investor(s). Yet, it is advisable that the director ensure that the film has long life [at least 15

years] prior to any promotional activity. The film may be promoted through:

Film Festivals & Screenings Exhibitions

In Schools, Libraries and Museums

Other

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National and International Broadcasters

Theme-related Institutions [i.e. NGOs, NPOs, and other] Public [this option requires considering the sale of DVD]

Other

DISTRIBUTION

The options at this stage are varied depending on the capacity and capability of the film-maker.

However the following options may be considered:

Direct-Selling/Distribution: whereby the film-maker distribute/sell the product throughits owns means and by its own. This may include On-Line and Off-line distribution.

Distributors: whereby the film-maker makes use of Distributors for distribution. For

international distribution consideration, one may approach theJourneyman Distribution:a distribution company located in London-England.

Sub-distributors: whereby the film-maker stands as the main distributor but make use ofsub-distributors for ancillary exploitations.


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CHAPTER 12: Videography/Photography Basics

Here is the most important stage in film-making. Keeping in mind that a film is an audio-visualproduct, the most important elements to be taken into consideration when shooting/filmingwould be the following:

a. Visualb. Sound[Audio]c. Light

a. VisualVisual includes image, focus and stability. When filming, shots should be very clear, focused andstable: The poor the visual, the unwatchable the film.

b. SoundClear sound is vital. When shooting, one should work on eliminating parasite sound such as

wind, foreign sounds, etc a range of accessories are available to ensure such clarity. Sound

accessories may include:Lapels, Boom, Mixer, etc

c. LightingLight also matters very much for clarity and to create the required visual. Shot must be clear and

neat. External lights may be used in addition to the [ in-built] camera light. External light

accessories may include:Reflectors,Projectors and Converters.

Reflectors receive light generally on silver-surface - and reflect it back to where it is directed.Projectors emit light from light-bulbs. Converters are like lenses that are place before the light

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CHAPTER 13: Video Editing

No matter what theEditing Software be, Editing always include the following:

a. Capturingb. Editingc. Make a Disc [DVD]

a. CapturingIts the process by which footages are digitally captured or imported to the computer into an

album through the Editing Software. The most used command for capturing are CAPTURE

or IMPORT

b. EditingIts the process by which, clips are to the timeline and worked out - to create the expected audio-

visual product. The process includes the following:

1. Video CookingIts the step where clips and all necessary elements to the story are put together, cut, trimmed,

upgraded [effect, sound and color], arranged, combined, adjusted, etc

2. TransitionIn this step, transitions are added in between final clips making the story.

3. TitleThis step involves everything that concerns writing. Here on will write Titles and Sub-titles.

4. Voice OverHere is where voice is put over the combined video by the use of external microphone. Voice

may still be imported from other devices or files or folder to fulfill this purpose

5. Sound/MusicThis is the step where sound or music is added onto the final combined video.

c. Make a DiscIn this process, the combined video is rendered and made a compact film which in turn is burnt

out into a DVD.

*Editing Softwares: Theres a variety and wide range of editing software. However, they allinclude the abovementioned basic elements or commands. Editing software may be found on

internet some free, some for sale. The most used currently is FINAL CUT. There is also

ADOBE PREMIERE. For amateur, one may go for PINNACLE STUDIO11


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ANALYSIS OF FILM(S) WATCHED & ASSIGNMENT(S)[In Completion]

A. DOCUMENTARY 1 -Idea:

Context:

Category:

Genre: .

Running Time: . minutes

Theme:

Proposed Premises:

Tagline:

Logline:

Roadmap elements:

Synopsis:

Treatment:

Script(s):

B. DRAMA1 Idea:

Context:

Category:

Genre:

Running Time:

Theme:


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Proposed Premises:

Tagline:

Logline:

Roadmap elements:

Synopsis:

Treatment:

Script(s)

C. THE GREAT DEBATERS Staring: Denzel Washington

Idea: Debate - as a Revolutionary tool and a powerful weapon in the fight for Justice, Equality

& Betterment

Context: Historical/Marshall, Texas 1935. Racial Segregation/Injustice

Category: Fiction - Drama

Genre: .

Running Time: . minutes

Theme: Debate

Proposed Premise(s): 1. Debate is an alternative tool and a powerful weapon in the fightagainst Injustice.

Tagline:Debating for better being

Logline: the story of the 1935 Walley Colleges Debating Team and its historical victory overHarvard University.

Roadmap elements:

Synopsis: After a glorious journey debating for the black cause and defeating various colleges

and universities, Walley College must confront the prestigious Harvard University in a live

debate to be broadcasted on national media - themed on Civil Disobedience is a moral weapon

in the fight for Justice: A win would entitle black people to entry at Harvard University Acritical moment in the Black Mans History!


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Treatment: MARSHALL, TEXAS 1935 Under racial segregation, the Black mans life wasresumed to Church, Pub, and Politic:Education was the only way out. Pr Tolson, a socio-

political activist and black lecturer in the field of literature at local black college called WileyCollege, was one of those concerned with fighting injustice and bringing changes to the socio-

political crisis And, among all, his main objective was to challenge Harvard University in a

debate. Hence, every year, Pr Tolson would select aDebaters Team of 4 students [out all the

candidates] that he would coach, mentor and engage into national debates, on crucial subjects, all

through the year. That year, 1935, theDebate Team included: Hamilton Burgess, Henry Lowe

[frustrated black student], James Farmer Jr [alternate] and Samantha Booke [alternate].

Over-ridden by the spirit of truth and the desire to change things, inculcated into them by theirmentor Pr Tolson, Walley Colleges Debate Team erupted on the surface challenging schools,

triumphantly winning [over 18 victory without losing] & trophies, growing famous nationwide,

causing attraction, threatening the reputation of highly notable & reputed white schools andfurther giving birth to a white conspiracy plotting to arrest Pr Tolson and hence handicap

and/or cause the team to lose. And soon thereafter, Pr Tolson was under investigation and/orsurveillance. As a result thereof, Hamilton Burgess, a lead debater, left the team and Samantha

Booke in affair with Henry Lowe - ascended as a lead debater.

Driving down to one night, Pr Tolson and his debate team bumped into an angry [white] mob-that just lynched and hanged a black man on the side of the road but managed to escape.

Shocked by the incident, Henry Lowe escaped to a pub as they returned, and came back with

woman - kissing and loitering: a scene that Samantha witnessed through the window of her

room. Brokenhearted, Samantha also left the team in the morning and James Farmer Jr ascended.

As a result thereof, the team conceded its first lose compromising the chances of encounteringHarvard University in a debate and blowing out all the expectations of Pr. Tolson. But upon

sadly reaching his home, Pr Tolsons wife handed him over an unexpected letter fromHarvard

University accepting to debate Wiley College on the subject: Capitalism is immoral.

Unfortunately, Tolson could not go with them [to ] as a result of him being blacklisted and

on bail. In order to not jeopardize the chance and opportunity, Pr Tolson remained behind andgave all instruction and responsibility to Henry Lowe even to act according to his instinct. As

they got there, Harvard University changed the terms and conditions of the debate as well as the

topic [the new topic was Civil Disobedience is a moral weapon in the fight for Justice] in less

than days before the debate. This created huge turbulence in group due to no leadership and as

a result, short tempered Henry Lowe on whom all the hope was - left the group for a nightventure: breaking down both the heart of his new lover [Samantha Booke] and the group. But he

returned, in the night, when lest expected and with new resolution and his notes: and appointed

himself as the coach and James Farmer Junior as the second debater [with Samantha Booke].

The Debate Day: WILEY COLLEGE (Vs) HARVARD UNIVERSITYThe hall was full to

break. The debate was live on TV before the very eyes of all America. The debate was tight but

in the end James Farmer, the 14 years old teen, emerged and spake, boldly and out of all

sincerity of heart and truth, about the event where the black/negro was lynched in Texas just forhis blackness and further about the unfairness in the segregation against blacks. However, after


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hours of debate, came the suspense: the announcement of the winner. And the jury declared the

winner saying: The winner of the 1935 debate is.. WILEY COLLEGE . That day, all blackAmerican did rejoice.

Script: [in completion]

D. I BRING WHAT LOVE Youssou Ndour [In Completion]Idea: Religious dogma(s)

Context: Musical/Religious

Category: Non-Fiction - Documentary

Genre:

Running Time:

Theme: Music & Religion

Proposed Premises:

Tagline:

Throughout the Album Egypt

Logline: The pre, the post and the making of the album Egypt of Youssou Ndour

1. Every day world: Youssou international musician on the world screen

2. Inciting Incident: Youssou is asked at a radio interview why muslins do not release music

in Ramadan. Hence, he started planning to release an album praising Senegalese spiritual

guide [Serign Touba] in Ramadan.3. Production of the album: A collaboration of Senegal and Egyptian instrumentalist

4. Complication: 9/11 Destruction of the Twin Towers; Americas war against Islam,Financial incompatibilities

5. Crisis & Climax:

Roadmap elements:

Synopsis:

Treatment:

Script: [in completion]

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