Not sure if the detail storyline/storyboard need to be established first, OR, after the pitching process (after received approval) completed.
Bottomline, storyline (scriptwriting) or storyboard (screenplay) using text and picture side by side, OR text beneath the picture to elaborate situation/scene/shot. The storyboard is informed by the script and uses rough drawings – like a comic strip – to plan shots.
Well, I don't know how to draw, so, having a storyline and list would be help - I think.
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- breaking down story into scenes
- each scene should be worked through until the planned sequence of events runs smoothly.
- each sketch should fill the frame in exactly the same way the shot will fill the screen in the finished film.
Rule #2: translate text into visual
- arrange the flow all together
- include audio (music, narrator)
Rule #3: get shot sheet
- is a list of shots arranged in order of shooting
- a shot sheet groups shots together that occur at the same location - to estimate time allocation
- eg. (get several/relevance shots to be shoot on the same day)
As for Shooting Script
- Shooting scripts are laid out in table format.
- Scenes are broken up according to the action.
- includes detailed descriptions of shot types, transitions, visual content and sound to be captured for each aspect of the scene.
- Both shooting script and storyboard use abbreviated directorial terms to specify camera placement and movement.
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SAMPLE STORYLINE (for scrip writing with format)
GUIDELINE ON HOW TO MAKE A STORYLINE
- Enlist all main character
- Enlist all plots (action, incident, obstacles, etc.)
- Format:
o
The One-Liner
o
The Background
o
The Premise
o
The Nemesis
o
The Hero and the Twist
o
The Beats
- Length: 8-12 pages
The One-Liner
Make a sentence or two to highlight (the hook) of
the story – the unique situation.
EXAMPLE (The One-Liner)
A music professor comes to terms with his son’s
death and, with the help of a new student, rediscovers his passion for music
and for life.
The Background
A paragraph to introduce the main character, age,
personality, profession or background. Also, state the incident that triggers
the conflict.
EXAMLE (The Background)
ROBERT WALSH, 40s, reserved and soft spoken,
handles himself with a quiet grace, is a passionate cellist and Juilliard
professor and the father of his own musical protégé. On the way to the world
premiere of Robert’s new piece (a duet with his son, NICK WALSH, 18) the pair
is caught in a grisly accident where Nick dies.
The Premise
Describe the ground or core/foundation of the
story – on what caused the tragic, dilemma and impact. Also, state the surroundings,
place, era/time.
EXAMPLE (The Premise)
It’s Mr.
Holland’s Opus meets August Rush—a
character-driven drama set in the pulsating enigma of modern day New York City.
Picking up five years after the accident, Robert has lost all sense of passion
and all sense of life. He has become an empty shell of his former self. Though
still teaching at Juilliard, it seems every other aspect of his life has
changed. Robert refuses to grant his separated wife a divorce and appears
determined to put the pieces of his life back
The Nemesis
Describe the nemeses, villain, hazard, risk/challenge.
EXAMPLE (The Nemesis)
Robert has a few nemeses, himself included. Aside
from Robert’s mental state being a true threat, there is also Alexia who poses
as the villain. While Alexia does warm to Robert, she holds a dark secret that
could destroy everything. Robert’s estranged wife, MICHELLE WALSH, 40s, also
proves to be a hazard to the happiness that Robert so desperately seeks.
Finally, Robert’s boss, JONATHAN RAILTON, 50s, the cold and uncaring head of
the department, jeopardizes Robert’s career.
The Hero and the Twist
Describe the capability of character to overcome
the conflict - what it takes to obtain solution and realizing getting the
impact in return.
EXAMPLE (The Hero and the Twist)
Robert Walsh is a talented musician and professor
of music at the renowned Juilliard School. His life and spirit are broken after
the death of his son. His world crumbles, and he must learn how to stand on his
own two feet again. The problem is that everything he’s doing to make himself
happier is either very self-destructive and extremely psychologically damaging
or will end up leaving him more broken than he was before.
The Beats
Enlist every plot and describe on what happened.
The
Event / Incident #1
1.
(Elaborate ACT 1)
2.
(Elaborate what happened)
3.
(Elaborate what caused)
4.
(Notify other character)
The
Event / Incident #XX
5.
(Elaborate ACT 2)
6.
(Elaborate what happened, conflict, impact, obstacles)
7.
(Elaborate solution)
The
Event / Incident #n
8.
(Elaborate ACT 3)
9.
(Elaborate what happened)
10. (Elaborate
how the story end)
EXAMPLE (The Beats)
The Accident
1.
Bronxville, NY. NICK WALSH, 18, stands in front of a mirror in his room,
nervous. Two pieces of paper are in his hands as he stares unseeing into the
mirror. He hides the papers before his father enters.
2.
ROBERT WALSH, 40s, a soft-spoken musician, reassures Nick that everything is
going to be okay.
3. In
the car on the way to the city, the two discuss the upcoming concert when they
are blindsided.
4. The
car flips, leaving the pair in a mess of shattered glass and blood. Feeling
blood on his forehead, Robert checks on Nick only to find that Nick is dead.
The Funeral
5. MICHELLE WALSH, 40s, normally held-together,
falls apart in the arms of her husband during Nick’s funeral.
6. Rain pours down on them, which fades to—
Five Years Later
7. New
York. Water pelts Robert in the shower, spiraling down the drain.
8.
Robert no longer has any zeal. It seems as though he’s just going through the
motions, living in a daze. His lessons go on in a strained voice as if each
word is cutting him on its way out of his mouth.
9. He
goes home to an empty house and an empty bed, barely surviving, depending on
antidepressants and the will to not die. Collecting dust in Robert’s study is a
cello and a set of unsigned divorce papers.
.
.
.
Moving On
109.
Robert moves out of his house, boxing up Nick’s possessions, taking only his
acceptance letters and his cello.
110. He moves into a
modest apartment in New York City.
111.
Robert ends up signing the divorce papers and receives a thank you note from
Michelle.
112. He begins teaching
lessons again, but privately.
Park Performance
113.
In the spring, Robert goes out to a park and plays some music. When he gets to
the duet, he starts playing his part, his eyes falling closed as he does so.
114. Partway through,
another cello jumps in, playing the other part.
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