FIPR 230 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Luke Skywalker, Foundation For Information Policy Research, Key Frame
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Find 2 or 3 ways out of every scene. Logline: a one sentence summary of a script. Narrative beat: when new information is presented in a scene. Script analysis: find what the story is about, the characters, what happens to them. Spine of the story the dramatic statement. 8 functions of blocking: physical requirements of the scene, character psychology, establish relationships, orient or prompt the viewer, resolve spatial separation, direct viewer attention, punctuate actions, pure picturization. Storyboards use arrows to show movement of camera/characters. Illustrate characters as circles, lines to show direction they"re facing. Camera as a v, arrows to show pans and tilts. Macro-blocking (basic movement) & micro-blocking (details, fine tuning) Actors are present: choose first shots: pick first set up with actors. Master shot: shows entire scene from beginning to end. Coverage: amount of camera setups covering the same moment in the story. Close push: creates feeling of heightened awareness, focuses attention, creates tension.
