Emma Level 2 Media Blog

How to set up a camera before shooting a video In the video linked I've gone over several points and features on how to set up a camera, such as: The on/off switch: used to turn the camera on and off, turning off the camera between shots will save battery life Turn the dial to the small camera icon to enable movie shooting mode The AF/MF switch near the lens: before shooting a movie focus Annual Focus or Manual Focus The shutter button to the right of the dial: used to focus the camera with the current AF method  The camera button: used to start shooting a movie. To stop shooting, simply press the button again The star button: locks the exposure  Holding down the ' Av+/- ' button while turning the dial sets the exposure compensation Holding down the shutter button halfway displays the shutter and ISO speed Setting the movie exposure: press the menu button and under the first page you'll see 'Movie exposure', which needs to be set to manual T...

Script reliving the memories from EmmaWallace23

Logline Reliving The Memories  is a short film consisting of flashbacks and memories of someone's time back on a trip to Liverpool, mainly focusing on The Beatles. Screenplay Structure  Act 1: Teen girl looks through her records and chooses to put on Please Please Me by The Beatles Act 2: Shows the teen venturing Liverpool, visiting all the main spots like The Cavern Club, Penny Lane, Albert Dock, etc. Act 3: Back to present times, the record stops playing and the film ends. Characters My main and only character is the teen who will be exploring Liverpool, who would be played by me. My character isn't named in the film, since the main focus of the film is the scenery rather than the characters, but in the credits I would just use my own name. Film Treatment Emma (16) sits down at a table while looking through her record collection. She soon choses Please Please Me by The Beatles and puts it on the record player. The screen turns black and opens back ...

Horror film conventions from EmmaWallace23

What is a proposal? A proposal within the media is a document that you present to your prospective client outlining how you can help them achieve their goals. A proposal is neither a pitch or a contract, but it is a key part of the client acquisition process that converts a prospect into a customer. When in film production, a proposal is for you to attract key cast and crew. It's a visual presentation of how your film is going to look and your vision as a completed end product. The more experienced cast and crew you sign up, the more likely you will get your film produced. ( Taken from https://www.filmdaily.tv/funding/how-write-film-proposals-gets-film-funding  ) What is included in a film proposal? The right introduction/synopsis is critical since it's the first thing you read, and shows how passionate the creator is about the project. The introduction is like a first impression, so if the cast and crew of the film don't like the script it sets a bad first impressi...

What are storyboards? A storyboard is a sequence of sketches or illustrations that map out the scenes planned for a video. The video production team can then follow this map to ensure that their plot is coherent, engaging, and free of inconsistencies  before  they start making the video. Although videos can be made for much less these days, a storyboard is still an essential component of production to avoid any unnecessary costs or delays.  ( Taken from  https://www.wyzowl.com/what-is-a-storyboard/ ) Creating a storyboard simplifies every stage of making a video. You’ll be able to plan more effectively, pitch your idea to other people more clearly, and avoid problems during production. St oryboards can be simple or complex. They’re usually hand-drawn, although some people prefer to use storyboarding software to create their images. A storyboard is similar to a script, but the two aren’t quite the same – storyboards are visual, while scripts are text-based. ...