Before creating our storyboard for our film, Catechize Academy. I have delivered my research into storyboard's below including our film storyboard in which I have explained the use of camera shots.
Research
Storyboards are graphic organizers such as a series of illustrations or images displayed in sequence for the purpose of pre-visualizing a motion picture, animation,motion graphic or interactive media sequence. (Wikipedia).
The storyboard process was developed at the Walt Disney studio in the 1930's. A film storyboard is a large comic of the film before shooting, the storyboard is used to help film directors visualize the film or a selection of scene's in which potential hazards or creativity can be tried and tested before the actual shooting stage. The storyboard is creating a motion picture which coincide with the film's script. A storyboard can also be used extensively before taking a pitch to their funders, as a visual image can be seen rather than just being explained to the funders.
Our storyboard consists of images from our proposed location, we felt we could recreate our visual ideas better if we were working with actual proposal locations rather than animations.
Below i have embedded a copy of our storyboard.
Catechize Academy Storyboard
Camera Shots
Frame 1 - We are planning to use a long shot which will shot the whole of Miss Smith walking past the camera and down the corridor. We will be filming from within a gap in the corridor so Miss Smith will first walk past this camera, then the camera shot will swap for frame 2. We are using this shot because we wanted to show the whole of Miss Smith.
Frame 2 - For frame 2, we will use a track using a close-up of Miss Smiths feet walking down the corridor. We are using this shot because we wanted to track the movement of Miss Smith's feet continuing to walk down the corridor.
Frame 3 - We will use a Mid-shot from behind showing part of Miss Smiths body, from the waist upwards. We are going to use this shot as we want to show Miss Smith continuing to walk down the camera but the rest of the corridor and the width of the corridor can be seen.
Frame 4 - We will continue to follow Miss Smith using the Mid-shot, this time focusing on the characters clothing.
Frame 5 & 6 - We will use a shot reverse shot from over the right shoulder of Miss Smith looking at Mr Jones and over the left shoulder of Mr Jones looking at Miss Smith. We are using this shot to show that the two characters are talking to each other. We will switch between these two shots to show the emotion and dialogue from the characters in shot.
Frame 7 - The camera pans to a Mid-shot showing a notice board in which a piece of paper reads: Directed by Adam Holland. We are using this shot to incorporate the titles and film production crew credits into the film. A range of other images are also on the board surrounding the sign.
Frame 8 - We are going to use a Mid-shot to show the upper body of Mr Jones walking into his office. We are using this shot to show the door and a sign on the door.
Frame 9 - We are going to use a Close up shot of the sign on the door reading: Sam Clark Visual Technician. We are using this sign to incorporate the crews credits into the film.
Frame 10 - The shot will cut to a Long Shot to show all of Miss Smith's body we will use this shot to the young female teacher continuing to walk down the corridor.
Frame 11 - The shot will cut to a Mid-shot of Mr Jones continuing to walk into his office and sit down at his desk chair, we are going to use this shot will introduce the next scene from inside Mr Jones's office.
Frame 12 - We are going to use an over shoulder close up shot to show the computer screen. We are using this shot so that the audience can see what the headteacher is looking at on his computer screen.
Frame 13 - We are using a Mid-shot to show Mr Jones and a brainwashed child both sitting down. This shot will enable use to see both of the characters.
Frame 14 - We will continue to use the Mid-shot from frame 13.
Frame 15 - We are using an Extreme close up of Mr Jones's hand moving a pile of papers which will reveal a piece of paper reading: Thomas Fisher Creative Director.
Frame 16 - We are going to pan to the left whilst still in the ECUS this to reveal a red button in which to activate the school bell.
Frame 17 - ECUS of CCTV screen in Mr Jones's office, we are going to use the extreme close up to fill the screen of the four CCTV cameras.
Frame 18 - Long shot from a high angle in which to resemble a CCTV Camera.
Frame 19 - We are going to use a Mid-shot of Miss Smith wiping the white board on which reads: Produced by Lee Fraser, we are going to use this shot to show the upper body and arms of Miss Smith.
Frame 20 - We are going to use a ECUS in which to show the writing on the board being wiped out by Miss Smith.
Frame 21 - We are once again using the shot from Frame 18 to resemble the CCTV camera, this shot is used to show the children walking out of the room
Frame 22 & 23 - We are continuing to use the long shot in which shows 5 kids still standing.
Frame 24 - Long shot of Miss Smith turning around with a suprised look on her face. We are using this shot to continue to show the 5 kids still standing up in the room.
Frame 25, 26, 27 & 28 - Over shoulder point of view shot; we are using this shot to pan round to view the 5 children standing up in the classroom.
Frame 29 - CCTV high angle; used to show miss smith leaving the room.
Frame 30 - Used to once a again show the CCTV screen in Mr Jones office.
Frame 31 - Mid Shot showing the brainwashed child and Mr Jones.
Frame 32 - Mid shot showing the child walking away and past the camera.
Frame 33 - Blackout used to show a passage of time.
Frame 34 - Mid shot watching the kids walking out of the room.
Frame 35 - Mid shot used to show the a student leaning up the wall and Miss Smith walking past the camera.
Frame 36 - Mid shot used to show both the teacher and male pupil walking past the camera.
Frame 37 - Long shot of Miss smith and student standing at the teachers desk.
Frame 38 - Mid shot from the side used to see both the teacher and pupil leaning forward to speak.
Frame 39 - Mid shot from over the shoulder shot looking at Miss Smith.
Frame 40 - Over shoulder shot of student talking.
Frame 41 - Mid shot showing the male from Mr Jones's office and a female blocking the doorway.
Frame 42 - Mid shot as the student and teacher within the classroom stand up and walks out out of the room.
Frame 43 - Mid shot of Jack pushing past the children, this shot is used to show the children being pushed.
Frame 44 - Mid shot used to show the two brainwashed whom back standing looking at Jack.
Frame 45 - Close up showing Jacks head turning to look behind him, this shot is used to show the emotion being shown by Jack.
Frame 46 - Long shot; from a point of view of the two brainwashed kids looking down the corridor at Jack running off.
Fame 47 - The camera then turns to an over shoulder shot looking at Miss Smith. Used to show that the two kids are once again blocking the door.
Frame 48 - We are using an over shoulder shot looking at the kids blocking the door.
Frame 49 - Over shoulder shot showing Miss smith push the kids out of the way.
Frame 50 - Over shoulder shot looking down the corridor.
Frame 51 - Long shot showing Miss Smith running up the corridor.
Frame 52 - Mid shot used to show Miss Smith walking down the corridor along with the two students closely behind.
Frame 53 - Mid shot switching between the two sets of students getting closer to Miss Smith
Frame 54 - Extreme close up shot of Miss Smith used to show her emotion and panic.
Frame 55 - Blackout used to leave the clip on a cliffhanger whilst still being able to hear screams behind.
