Short films_examples

Grade 1_Show ! Don't tell! (part 1: scared)

 

Observe the similarities of the faces above:  Eyes wide open, eyebrows lifted up, mouth open, hands up.

Use the elements of the story below and show us the scene:

Todd was alone in the dark, deserted house.

He felt scared.

A noisy bat flew past him.

A rat ran over his foot.

He ran.

 Answer the questions:  

What do you know about Todd? (main character)

 How does he feel? 

How does his body react? ( (Sweaty palms, heart raced, bitter taste in his mouth etc.) 

What do you know about the house? (set)

(Wooden floor that creaks, black curtains etc.)

What do you know about the bat and the rat? (props)

Grade 5 : Ancient Greek Tragedy and main stock characters

The main rules of Ancient Greek Tragedy:

1. Violence and death are always off stage

2. All the action takes place in one single place

3. The stories are based on myths or historical events

4. Late point of attack

5. Continuous time of action

6. 3 actors rule

7. Actors were paid by the State

8. Facial expression not important - they were wearing masks

9. Men played all parts

10. The chorus was important - push forward the action

11. Music: Probably one single flute

12. Costumes: Adapted from everyday Greek Life

Grade 6: Crew and Actors list

Directors:  

Zoe and Jonathan

Camera:  

Jack

Storyboard Artist:  

Kevin

Lights:                    

Lawrence

Clacket:                  

Bryan Y.

Costumes:              

Sally, Haruka, Eileen

Make Up and Hair:               

Eileen

Overdubbing:        

 Zoe

Editing:                  

Jonathan

Music and Titles:  

 Bryan Kang

Cast:

Alkmini

Amanda

Bryan K

Jonathan

Michael

Elijah

Mitchell

Wilson

How to Create a Storyboard for Your Video Shoot

Grade 6 : "Filming" Chapter 2_ Framing and Composition

A great tutorial for full, medium and close shots.

Grade 6 : "Filming" Chapter 1_ Shooting basics

Please check again this small tutorial. The shooting crew needs to have in mind everything we mentioned in class. If you don't have the printed check list please let me know.

Harold the Great : The performance

Congratulations Grade 5s for this successful performance! We all enjoyed your play very much!!

...or click the link to see the video :  Harold the Great by HIS Grade 5