Making+the+Film

= The Assignment = = = James Bond 007 This task, if you accept, requires you to create a movie showing elements from one, two or three of the James Bond films. You can explore any elements of the films such as: You need to look at __one__ aspect of those mentioned above and show it in your movie.
 * Compare and contrast the film techniques used
 * Compare and contrast the villains and their goals (e.g. how they take over the world)
 * Look at how pop culture influences the films (e.g. song title, advertising, characters)
 * Show how the political landscape influences the story line/ characters
 * Has the character James Bond changed over the 22 films? In what way?
 * H ow have the female lead characters changed over the past 22 films? In what way?
 * ‘Goldfinger’ was rated M but GoldenEye was PG. How has film changed in the past 40 years?
 * Or one of your own (confirmed with your teacher).

This task requires you to work individually or in pairs to create a movie (Documentary) that plays for a minimum of 3 minutes or a maximum of 10 minutes. I would like to see you create a movie that last longer than 5 minutes.

This is the same as writing an essay. You will look at it in the same way with planning, this is just a different medium to present your views and ideas. This is a documentary which will see you using clips from the films to voice your opinion. On the S:// drive you will find short scenes from the films that you can include in your movie. We will be using a program called Pinnacle to create your movie. =//Film Development//=

//**Background for writing the screen:** Writing the screen involves the production of a short film as a means of consolidating the critical analytical skills students have acquired by learning how to ‘read’ the screen. Professional film makers follow a strict sequence of activities during the production process. How they approach each task depends on a number of factors such as funding, time available, cast and crew skills, and individual artistic and technological needs and skills.

Once a concept is chosen, the story, plot and characters need to be developed.
 * Choosing a concept:**

__Synopsis__ A synopsis can be used to pitch a film or may be developed for marketing purposes. The Australian Film Commission website at [] provides additional information on writing a film synopsis. The purpose of a synopsis is to detail the basic plot and motivations of the characters and the situations in an accurate and succinct manner to engage the reader. It could incorporate the following://
 * //a sense of whose story it is - the major characters and how they interact//
 * //the setting and era of the story//
 * //the incident that initiates the story//
 * //a sense of the story unfolding and its major developments//
 * //a sense of escalating tension or conflict//
 * //the climax and resolution.//

//__Script writing__ Copies of movie scripts can be found at [|www.script-o-rama.com]. Key tips for script writing://
 * //narratives, both drama and documentary, need a script - even if there is no dialogue. A script includes the 'stage directions' that are used in theatre//
 * //the script tells you WHAT to shoot, not HOW to shoot it//
 * //the script does not need detailed instructions on what shots or editing transitions to use. These will be added by the creative input of the cinematographer and editor//
 * //the script may include ideas for music and soundtracks but these will be provided by the creative input of the sound editor in post production//
 * //a script is never written: it is rewritten, rewritten and rewritten.//

//__Setting out a script__ There is no single way to set out a screenplay but there is a need to abide by some rules that have been developed to make the production process easier. 1. Scene heading A quick guide to the scene – contains four pieces of information:// //2. Characters// //The first time we see a character s/he is described:// //Character names are always typed in capitals. When a character speaks their name is in the CENTRE. 3. Location A brief description of the location is included.
 * //scene number//
 * //interior or exterior//
 * //location//
 * //day, night or evening.//
 * //name (if known)//
 * //age//
 * //appearance.//

4. Dialogue Dialogue begins at the end of a very wide (approximately 5 cm) left-hand margin.//

=//The Movie Making Software Program//= //[]

The PINNACLE STUDIO website is a great place to learn how to use the program. It includes many tutorial videos which give you easy to follow step-by-step instructions on how to create your movie using the software. Follow the link above.

The JAMES BOND movies can be found on the S:// Drive under: (1) Submit Work (2) Year 9 (3) English (4) Movie Madness (5) James Bond. You MUST copy the files into your personal folder (which is found in the same section) so you are able to add the film into your own movie to edit.

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