By completing all our research and planning (posted below), ATLAS media productions will be able to shoot the two minute short after our Half Term week holiday when the school will be re-open. We will post shoot by shoot; the problems experienced, how good the shoot went and any changes to the previous ideas. After completing the film, we will move onto editing all of the footage and inclusion of any sound and music, still images or special effects thus ending up with our film film.
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Thursday 3 February 2011
Wednesday 2 February 2011
Possible Shooting Problems
During the filming of Catechize Acadamy our 2 minute short film, we have eliminated several problems.
Costume Changes;
During our film, we have no scheduled costume changes as we are setting the film to be on the same school day.
Travelling between Locations
Our filming location has been decided to be filmed within school, so travelling between locations will all within walking distance.
Producing same shot/angle
We are planning to film in order of location, to ensure that we are using the same shooting angle if a duplicated shot is required.
Weather Conditions
We are filming all scene's inside the school, so even though the weather may change this may just be a way of showing time past.
Changes of Natural Light
If there is a drop in natural light, we may possibly use production artificial lighting to address the drop in light. If there is a increase in natural light, then filming may have to be halted and timing schedule be changed to allow for this delay, although we can not completely eliminate this problem, as the level of natural light will change from hour to hour.
Costume Changes;
During our film, we have no scheduled costume changes as we are setting the film to be on the same school day.
Travelling between Locations
Our filming location has been decided to be filmed within school, so travelling between locations will all within walking distance.
Producing same shot/angle
We are planning to film in order of location, to ensure that we are using the same shooting angle if a duplicated shot is required.
Weather Conditions
We are filming all scene's inside the school, so even though the weather may change this may just be a way of showing time past.
Changes of Natural Light
If there is a drop in natural light, we may possibly use production artificial lighting to address the drop in light. If there is a increase in natural light, then filming may have to be halted and timing schedule be changed to allow for this delay, although we can not completely eliminate this problem, as the level of natural light will change from hour to hour.
Tuesday 18 January 2011
Shooting Schedule
To complete our media products planning and research ready to shoot, we created a shooting schedule in which would be used when out shooting. A shooting schedule includes the frame number, shot description, location, date, required time to shoot, actors and props required. Below, I have inserted our shooting schedule.
Monday 17 January 2011
Animatic
We were tasked to create an animatic in which we must use the sound; both dialogue and superimposed we are planning to use, along with the animated characters on screen. I completed a piece of research (below) into why animatics are used and the best way to create an animatic.
Research
An Animatic is the oldest and historically the most popular form of animation. In a traditionally-animated cartoon, each frame is drawn by hand. (Wikipedia).
An animatic is produced in the pre-production stages of a film. The director usually meets with the storyboard artist to discuss how the scene's of the film should play out. The end result is a mini-movie, that resembles an animated version of the media product that has yet to be filmed. The animatic, is the chance in which the director is able to be creative and test his idea's through the use of the animatic, another advantage of producing an animatic is that a detailed plan of the film can be tested this saving time (and money if a professional production). The animatic can also be a useful tool even when the film is shot, as the animatic can be used as place holders if a part of a scene is to be changed, re-filmed or needs a high amount of editing.
Storyboard Quick, which is the software that our media group will be using. This piece of software removes the traditional hand drawing of storyboards as there is no drawing necessary. It is easy-to-use through just choosing a background, character and then a prop.
ATLAS media productions decided upon taking photos and inserting these into Storyboard Quick in which we used animated characters to resemble our characters positioning within the film.
Research
An Animatic is the oldest and historically the most popular form of animation. In a traditionally-animated cartoon, each frame is drawn by hand. (Wikipedia).
An animatic is produced in the pre-production stages of a film. The director usually meets with the storyboard artist to discuss how the scene's of the film should play out. The end result is a mini-movie, that resembles an animated version of the media product that has yet to be filmed. The animatic, is the chance in which the director is able to be creative and test his idea's through the use of the animatic, another advantage of producing an animatic is that a detailed plan of the film can be tested this saving time (and money if a professional production). The animatic can also be a useful tool even when the film is shot, as the animatic can be used as place holders if a part of a scene is to be changed, re-filmed or needs a high amount of editing.
Storyboard Quick, which is the software that our media group will be using. This piece of software removes the traditional hand drawing of storyboards as there is no drawing necessary. It is easy-to-use through just choosing a background, character and then a prop.
ATLAS media productions decided upon taking photos and inserting these into Storyboard Quick in which we used animated characters to resemble our characters positioning within the film.
Sunday 16 January 2011
Storyboard
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.
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.
Saturday 15 January 2011
Props List
Below, I have inserted our Props list and other requirements when shooting our film. I created this document in Microsoft word whilst checking this against our script and Storyboard to create an accurate props list.Props List New
Friday 14 January 2011
Film Actors & Costume
As our film idea is based around a school, I decided to research into characters from the hit Tv Series: Waterloo Road which is set in a school. I used images from there website and inserted them into photoshop to create an image for comparison of costume for our characters.
Mr Jones
We are targeting our head-teacher to be male of around 30 to 40 years of age, short black hair and well kept shaven facial hair. We require 1 actor to play Mr Jones.
I have surveyed 5 people from my media group, to determine their idea of what these teachers teach. The overall results were;
Image 1 - Geography / History
Image 2 - Head-teacher / Senior Teacher
Image 3 - Drama.
From this survey, I can identify that if we model our head-teacher; Mr Jones to image number two, then we would gain the desired effect of portraying this character as a head-teacher. I was able to gain through costume that image 1 is a young teacher, stylish shirt, loose tie and shirt. Where as image 3, although wearing a plain white shirt i am able to identify a stylish tie and brown trousers. Image 2 portrays a senior member of staff due to a full suit, plain shirt and tie. I am also able to identify this characters importance due to his formal dress including a long sleeve shirt in which comes below the arm length of his suit jacket. This character also seems to be wearing cufflinks.
Miss Smith
We are targetting our teacher to be female, of around 20 years of age and with blonde hair. We require 1 Actress to play Miss Smith.
We are attempting to cast our character; Miss Smith to the photos above. We have researched the images from google and have found that the stereotypical view of young female teacher is;
- Cut off blouse (simple colours - blue, red, pink and white)
- Cut off High Jumper
- Black trousers.
- High Heeled shoes or stilettos.
Students;
We require 9 Students including Jack. The students are to be a mix of both males and females and aged around 12-14 years or in Year 7 or 8 at school.
For the costume of the students, we are proposing to use the standard GWPAHS uniform;
Boys - Black trainers or Shoes, Black Trousers, White Collared Shirt and Tie.
Girls - Black shoes, Black trousers or Skirt and White blouse.
Jack
A male student aged 12-14 or in Year 7 or 8.
Jack - White trainers (reason for detention), Black trousers, White collared shirt, tie and Spiky Hair.
In total we require;
- 1 Actor for Mr Jones
- 1 Actress for Miss Smith
- 9 Students
- 1 Male student for Jack
Thursday 13 January 2011
Location
As our film is based around a plot of a brainwashing headmaster in a school, we have decided to film in Great Wyrley P.A. High School. This decision was made through the ease of accessing the location and the low shooting problems within the school. We have taken images from our location and inserted below.
Here is an image looking down the main corridor of GWPAHS. I am planning to use this corridor to track Miss Smith walking down and meeting Mr Jones. We are able to use several camera angles to produce a good edit.
This is our chosen location outside of Miss Smith's classroom where the two brainwashed block the entrance to Miss Smith's classroom.
Here is an image of Miss Smiths proposed classroom, i have taken a photo from the corner of the classroom where the CCTV effect will be created. We have chose this classroom as it is of a good size and we are able to create the whiteboard opening titles effect along with the door and teachers desk being in a good place. The classroom is also near to the corridor above so it will be easier to film with hopefully less jump cuts.
Here i have added an image of the location we will filming the head teacher in his office, and also where Miss Smith gets dragged into the head teachers office.The office will also the camera will go to black out and the door will then slam. We have chosen this office as it is along the corridor in which Miss Smith will be cornered into along with also be very close to other shooting locations so the travelling between shoots will be much smaller and further filming and perfection can be acquired.
Here is an image looking down the main corridor of GWPAHS. I am planning to use this corridor to track Miss Smith walking down and meeting Mr Jones. We are able to use several camera angles to produce a good edit.
This is our chosen location outside of Miss Smith's classroom where the two brainwashed block the entrance to Miss Smith's classroom. 
Hear is an image looking up the corridor in which we will use to film the running scene. We have chose this location as we are able to position the cameras in many angles to show a fast paced running when editing. We can film from outside in through the windows and use both the top and bottom of the corridor.
Here i have added an image of the location we will filming the head teacher in his office, and also where Miss Smith gets dragged into the head teachers office.The office will also the camera will go to black out and the door will then slam. We have chosen this office as it is along the corridor in which Miss Smith will be cornered into along with also be very close to other shooting locations so the travelling between shoots will be much smaller and further filming and perfection can be acquired.
Wednesday 12 January 2011
Script
In order for me to create our media product script, I decided to complete research into why a script is actually used and the best way to present the script. Below, I have inserted our films script.
Research
Research
A screenplay or script is a written work that is made especially for a film or television program. Screenplays can be original works or adaptations from existing pieces of writing. The format of a script is structured in a way that one page usually equates to one minute of screen time.
Our script has been produced on Final Draft AV software.Final Script for CATECHIZE ACADEMY
Final Treatment
Catechize Academy Treatment ChangedBelow I have added our final treatment for our film: Catechize Academy. We have changed the spelling mistakes and further changes noticed prior to uploading to scribd.
Treatment Feedback.
Below, I have embedded a recording of our film treatment feedback. In which we asked members of our Sixth form to come and listen to our treatment, we felt that our media group whom some unavailable on the day had already listened to our media product ideas. So we asked for a range of students some from media studies and some not, to listen and give feedback as this was the first time they had heard the film idea.
Feedback Questions
Feedback Questions
- 7:48 - A question was asked about characters and if the Miss Smith in our film was the same Miss Smith from GWPAHS. We have not modeled our character around Miss Smith. We have made this fictional character up.
- 7:53 - A question aroused around the possible issues with using lower school pupils. We are planning to ask the drama department to recommend the most advanced students in year 7 and year 8. Obviously, we are hoping to gain sensible students to act in our film but this is not always possible even with directions from ATLAS Media.
No other questions were aroused at the feedback recording session.
Tuesday 11 January 2011
Monday 10 January 2011
Film Treatment Research
Before creating our film treatment for our Thriller film, I conducted research into the reasons why treatments are used and the best formatting way of creating a treatment. I used a range of websites and treatment examples I have included my research below.
What is a Film Treatment?
A film treatment or a treatment for a short is a piece of prose, typically the step between scene cards and the first draft of a screenplay for a motion picture, television program, or radio play. It is generally longer and more detailed than an outline, and it may include details of directorial style that an outline omits. They read like a short story, except told in the present tense and describing events as they happen. There are two types: the original draft treatment, created during the writing process, and the presentation treatment, created as presentation material. (Wikipedia)
What Treatments are used for
Treatments are widely used within the motion picture industry in the development process. The document are used by the screenwriter to pitch the screenplay, but may also use a treatment to sell a concept of what they are pitching to the film company.
How a Treatment is Presented
A Treatment is generally presented in chronological order, explaining the essential and important story events that make up the scenes.
Example's of Thrillers
A treatment is generally long and detailed, due to a compilation of full-scene outlines put together. The standard treatment for a film is 40 A4 pages in Courier New 12 font, Although usually under 80 pages. An example of detail and length is 'The Terminator' original treatment is of 44 A4 pages of length.
Treatment Examples
Below, is the treatment for Batman 3; the treatment is long due to the high amount of action within the film. When writing our film treatment, we are setting our selves a maximum of 4/5 pages in which will relate to the two minutes of film.
Batman 3
What is a Film Treatment?
A film treatment or a treatment for a short is a piece of prose, typically the step between scene cards and the first draft of a screenplay for a motion picture, television program, or radio play. It is generally longer and more detailed than an outline, and it may include details of directorial style that an outline omits. They read like a short story, except told in the present tense and describing events as they happen. There are two types: the original draft treatment, created during the writing process, and the presentation treatment, created as presentation material. (Wikipedia)
What Treatments are used for
Treatments are widely used within the motion picture industry in the development process. The document are used by the screenwriter to pitch the screenplay, but may also use a treatment to sell a concept of what they are pitching to the film company.
How a Treatment is Presented
A Treatment is generally presented in chronological order, explaining the essential and important story events that make up the scenes.
Example's of Thrillers
A treatment is generally long and detailed, due to a compilation of full-scene outlines put together. The standard treatment for a film is 40 A4 pages in Courier New 12 font, Although usually under 80 pages. An example of detail and length is 'The Terminator' original treatment is of 44 A4 pages of length.
Treatment Examples
Below, is the treatment for Batman 3; the treatment is long due to the high amount of action within the film. When writing our film treatment, we are setting our selves a maximum of 4/5 pages in which will relate to the two minutes of film.
Batman 3
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