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- TITLE THIS BLOG POST: Visual Story Structure Research
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- FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS IN THE:
- 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 I use depth and or distance in a sequence during production. | Space areas or spaces such as rectangles when feeling trapped circles for feeling like the actor has gotten no where with what they were doing or working towards. depth and distance. |
how can I use the seat to give a certain feeling to the watcher. | Line and Shape lines and shapes on clothing or on backgrounds or lines created through different objects. |
in what ways could I get a certain tone using wardrobe. | Tone could mean color, mood, and many other things. |
what and where would I use orange and cyan to get a certain feeling form the viewers. | Color colors such as red and cyan are most commonly used because they contrast each other like no other colors and they grab attention from the eyes of the viewers. |
what are the best types of movements when suspense is what you are going for. | Movement certain moments of the actors or of the camera can produce a certain effect for the viewers. |
could using a quiet background song or sound to help edit to a certain beat give good results of rhythm? | Rhythm could be the stuff that a person runs runs past such as trees, pillars, or picket fences. |
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