A story board is a graphic organiser, which consists of two parts, images and descriptions. The purpose of a story board is to organise, time, camera angles and much more. Is also allows people within the group to see how the final product will turn out to look like. A story board can include, graphic revealing of the main action within the scene, Camera techniques and audio ( narration, dialogue, voice over, sound effects and music) Below is a version of my story board.
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By including our own individual story boards before we make a group one will allow us to see, if the scene would turn out better, or how different angles could work. As a group we can look at each others and take the best parts of peoples story board and adapt it into one whole group one. I am hoping that, I have included quite a few conventions which are needed in a narrative and that my group will like my idea's. I am also hoping that Alex's and Noah's story boards will include as many conventions and camera angles that they can.
Within my story board the first scene is focusing on Noah and Lucy walking into the wood's, they are silent and are both looking down. The camera angle is a pan from in front of them to behind. Then with slight dialogue, they walk slightly further on into the woods and come across a building. Next they are inside investigating when they hear strange sounds from outside. Noah goes out to see what it is leaving a scared Lucy left alone inside. After a while of Lucy being left alone, she seeks out Noah. With no luck of finding him she walks around, then feels something dropping on her head. Its Noah's blood. She tries to call for help but then from behind she heard a terrifying sound, and a stranger is behind her.
I used dark and dull lighting through out the whole storyboard to create suspense. As the openning sequence was set in the woods, I thought although the lighting would be quite dull, you do get glimmers of light shine through the branches and leaves of the tree. I thought this could be a good use of light for the killler to stand into build an effect at the end. I have also used a reaction shot for when Lucy does not hear a reply from Noah. I wanted to build to tension and show the shock and fear of the characters face. It will also grab the audience as they want to know what is going to happen next and know why Noah hasn't replied. As well as these, i have used a Low camera angle to show how big and realistic the building is. I wanted to make that moment when both the characters and audience see the building for the first time a dramatic moment.
You have provided a good start to an explanation of your storyboard, mentioning at the end what elements you might include; however, you need to analyse each scene explaining elements used.
ReplyDeleteTo improve your post you need to:
1) Explain the cinematography, sound, editing, mise-en-scene etc. used on each sheet (four-five frames) to give some sort of overview of what you plan on filming
2) Make sure you explain why you have chosen to use certain angles etc
3) Include a summary explaining how you think your storyboard will help the group improve your ideas
4) Include pictures of all of your storyboard