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Storyboard for A Short Film

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  A female actress is seen walking around school The female actress finds a solitary bench and sits down A male actor is seen tossing around a football with his friends The male actor spots the female actress alone on the bench from a distance The male actor begins to walk toward the female actress The male actor ridicules the female actress for being different and begins to bully her Hurt by his words, the female actress begins to cry The male actor laughs at the female actress crying and meets back up with his friends The female actress runs away so that nobody else sees her crying The male actor says goodbye to his friends and gets in his car and drives home The female actress walks home The male actor arrives at home and gets ready to go to bed The female actress arrives at home and gets ready to go to bed The male actor gets in bed and drifts off to sleep The female actress gets in bed and drifts off to sleep A big blur covers the entire screen and flashes multiple times, sign...
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Steps to Making a Successful Plan for Our Short Film

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 What's up Cambridge, today I am going to be providing you guys with the key steps to make a successful short film. The first step to making a short film is building a schedule that works for everyone involved. My partner Amelie has very busy schedule. This is because she is in a play and she has rehearsal all the time. She is also in a band which takes up a lot of time. I also have a very busy schedule. This is impart to baseball season starting, where we have practice every day until 5:30-6:00pm. Since we both have very active schedules this will cause an issue in being able to find a time that works for both of us. One way we have been able to solve this issue is because we have been able to clear time on Saturdays which works for both of us. We also go to the same youth group so we are able to talk about our short film during that time and could potentially film during those times. The next step is finding people who can be in our short film. I plan to have some of my teammates...
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Short Film Research: The Boy Who Cheated Death

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"The Boy who Cheated Death" is a five minute long short film encapsulating love and trauma. It is a very touching short film, in which a little boy tries to hide his mother from Death. Throughout the film, the boy and his mother embark on a game of hide and seek as different creatures, as Death hunts them down in every universe. The film ends with the boy, now older running towards his mother. With each second, the boy appears to be aging down until he is the little boy we met at the beginning of the film, where his mother picks him up and embraces him.  A very frequent movement technique used in this film was a tracking shot. Since there was a lot of commotion and movement within the characters, tracking shots were used to keep watch over and follow them. The film took place across multiple settings. Each time a setting was changed, an establishing shot of that new environment was shot. This allowed the audience to know where in the world the characters are. There were an ab...
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Short Film Research: Original Skin

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"original skin" is a twelve minute short film encapsulating acceptance and discrimination. It is a very touching short film that takes place in an alternate universe where being intimate means swapping bodies with the other person. In the process of doing so, a young woman struggles to be herself in this new body she is in. She faces discrimination from her mother, urging her to swap for her body back or else she would be disowned. Although fictional, this film represented something that many teenagers and young adults struggle with: finding who they truly are. It was a deeply intimate portrait of finding one's identity through a rough transitional period, which is something many people are able to relate to no matter the circumstance.  A very frequent shot used in this film was an over the shoulder shot. Since there was a lot going on in the woman's environment, over the shoulder shots were used to show the woman's surroundings while also including the woman and ...
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Short Film Research: The Subject

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"The Subject" is a ten minute long short film encapsulating freedom and sorrow. It is a very touching short film, in which a man dissects his own body and extracts his memories, emotions, and fears. As he is cutting into his skin with a scalpel, many symbolic objects from his past are seen. However, the man is unable to reach his heart. No matter the amount of tools he uses, he is not able to take hold of his heart, possibly alluding that he does not have one. Eventually, the man decides to try and pry his skin open with his hands. As he does this, the skin on his chest begins to rip apart. In the place where one would usually find a heart rest an anvil. He tosses the anvil to the side which results in the man tumbling over and falling, meeting face to face with his unconscious body.  A very frequent shot used in this film was a cutaway. The camera would show the man trying to fix something with tools or his hands. It would then switch to show what the man is trying to fix or...
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Short Film Research: Whiplash (2014) Drama

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  A. Common CAMS (Cinematography) in Drama Close-ups to emphasize characters' emotions. Tracking shots to follow characters, immersing the audience in their journey. Shallow focus to isolate characters, emphasizing their struggles. Dramatic lighting, such as high contrast or shadows, to convey mood. In Whiplash: The close-ups on Andrew's hands as he drums show the strain and intensity of his craft. The use of sharp cuts between Andrew and Fletcher builds tension and amplifies the emotional stakes. B. Common Sound in Drama Diegetic sound like dialogue and environmental noises to ground the story in realism. Non-diegetic soundtracks, often subtle, to enhance emotional resonance. Abrupt silence to emphasize dramatic moments. In Whiplash: The intense sound of the drumsticks against the snare captures Andrew's relentless practice. Fletcher's booming voice creates a sense of intimidation. Moments of silence between exchanges heighten the tension. C. Common Mis-En-Scene (CLAMP...
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How To Make A Short Film

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 1. Concept and Story Brainstorm ideas that are personal or meaningful to you. Keep the story simple and concise to fit the short-film format. Focus on a central theme, conflict, or message. 2. Scriptwriting Write a compelling script with clear characters, goals, and a resolution. Consider a strong opening and a memorable ending. 3. Pre-Production Plan your shots using storyboards or shot lists. Scout locations and ensure they fit the tone of your story. Cast actors  Organize a production schedule 4. Production Focus on capturing quality visuals and sound. Stick to your shot list but stay flexible for creative moments. Collaborate with members of your group to execute the vision. 5. Post-Production Edit the film with pacing and storytelling in mind. Use sound design and music to enhance the mood and narrative. Add visual effects or color grading, if necessary. 6. Distribution Share your film on platforms like YouTube, Vimeo, or film festivals. Gather feedback and learn for you...
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