Shot List
A document that maps out exactly what will occur and what will be used in that particular shot, or scene, of the video.
What is a Shot List?
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Where are storyboards used?
A crucial stage in the production of a film, television show, or commercial, as it's when the groundwork is laid for the project.
What is Pre-Production?
The process of writing a screenplay, or script, for a movie, television show, play, or other performance media.
What is Script writing?
The heart of film production. It includes these key elements: Concept, Character, Conflict, Structure, Theme, and Dialogue.
What is Storytelling?
CU: Close-up, MS: Medium Shot, WS: Wide Shot and FS: Full Shot are all examples of this.
What are Shot Sizes?
A visual representation of a story that's broken down into panels or frames.
What are storyboards?
Refers to the paperwork and steps that can delay production schedules
What is Red Tape?
Left-Justified, in CAPITALIZATION & Bold, Descriptive Headers.
What are Sluglines?
The Protagonist, Antagonist and Supporting characters fall under this category.
What are characters?
LA: Low Angle, HA: High Angle, and OTS: Over-the-Shoulder are all examples of this.
What are Shot Types?
Visualizing the script, Planning shots, Improving storytelling, Troubleshooting
Why Storyboards are important in film?
Scriptwriting, Casting, Location scouting, Equipment selection, Storyboard creation, Shot list creation, Budgeting, Scheduling, Breakdowns
What is Planning in Pre-Production?
This part of the script is Below the Slugline, Written in Present Tense, Visually descriptive.
What are the Action Lines?
Can be internal or external. Involves 2 opposing forces.
What is Conflict?
360-Degree, Zoom, Pan / Tilt, and Dolly are all examples of this?
What are Shot Motions?
Planning, Identifying issues, Getting Feedback, Communicating Vision
Cast your actors, Lock the script, Scout locations, Finalize your budget, Hire your crew, Set up vendors for equipment, Rent gear, Do a tech scout, Do a table read.
What is the Pre-Production checklist?
This is the back page of your completed script.
What is Manila paper?
The underlying message or moral of the story that gives depth to the narrative and connect with the audience on a more profound level.
What is Theme?
Helps ensure that all the necessary steps are taken before a project begins.
Why Shot Lists are important?
The first studio to switch to Storyboarding after Walt Disney.
Who is the Walter Lantz Studio?
Helps ensure that everyone involved understands the director's vision and works toward a cohesive final product.
What is Collaboration in Pre-Production?
Title (or working title), Name, Contact Information, Noted Edits goes on this page in your completed script.
What is the Cover page?
A common framework in screenwriting involving story structure.
What is the 3-Act Structure?