Context
Similar to writing a paper, starting your media project by doing research on the work that is already out there can help bring inspiration to your project while also asking you to consider how your work fits into the media landscape and what is distinct about your particular perspective on the topic. Below are some films and texts that can help set the stage for thinking about the language of cinema, props and script writing.
Websites
- Filmmaking Tips: The Basics of Shooting A Dialogue Scene
"Planning a two-person dialogue scene in your next film or video project? Here’s everything you need to know to pull off the shoot." - Premiumbeat.com - Continuity: Shoot and Edit so your Movie Makes Sense
"Film-making is a bit like a magic trick. You can film a lot of different shots, add some sounds and music, and put it together so everything seems to flow naturally. You can shoot with one camera and make it look as if you have ten. You can persuade the audience that they’re watching a real story with real people.
Here are some of the tricks and rules that make this work. " - Learnaboutfilm.com
Books
Reading and Writing a Screenplay by ISBN: 9781138476752Publication Date: 2019-04-29Reading and Writing a Screenplaytakes you on a journey through the many possible ways of writing, reading and imagining fiction and documentary projects for cinema, television and new media.
The Filmmaker's Handbook by ISBN: 9780452297289Publication Date: 2012-11-27With a myriad of options and technology available to filmmakers, making a film is more affordable than ever. As legions of would-be filmmakers aspire to put their dreams on screen, to become the next Scorsese or viral YouTube hit, this comprehensive guide is more essential than ever. Covering digital video, film and even DSLR still cameras with video capabilities, two award winning filmmakers and teachers address all aspects of filmmaking.
Writing Short Scripts by ISBN: 0815628021Publication Date: 1999-08-01A guide designed to help the beginning writer enter the world of short films, from travelogues to animated shorts.
