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Filming a Documentary!
everything you never thought about when making a movie
things to think about:
• the 3 S’s
• field of view
• framing the shot
• camera placement
• b-roll footage
the three S’s
• straight
• steady
• smooth
• hint: use the tripod at ALL times!!!
field of view
• what is most important? – the landscape? – the artwork? – the person?
• make the most important thing the most visible part of the shot
framing the shot
• you decide what the viewer will see—make sure it’s interesting!
• the rule of thirds– divide shot into thirds– examples of the rule of
thirds
camera placement
• think about your point of view!– what does it say about
the role of the viewer?
• vary your camera placement to make your film more interesting
the infamous b-roll
• what exactly IS b-roll footage??– b-roll is the stuff that plays in between the
important parts– it tells the story through action or while
narration is taking place
• example: the artist at work, in between takes, panning across a landscape
4 elements of a documentary
• here are some ways to make your film look professional:– include interviews with group members– use cutaway shots (like still photos)– “chill footage” (kind of like b-roll, just watching
your group members work)– process footage (behind the scenes)
group tasks
• director– you will be the group leader for the day– responsible for making filming decisions– you will complete a director’s log (make notes of the
day’s progress)
• cinematographer– with help from the director, you will be in charge of
operating the camera
• artist– you will be gathering materials, constructing the
piece, interviewing on camera
assessment
• what you will be graded on:– land art
• use of natural materials (must be entirely natural)• sculptural elements: balance, unity, form, line• relationship to environment
– documentary• cinematography (everything in this powerpoint)• editing (how you put everything together
– collaboration• how well does your group work together?• are tasks shared?
good luck, land artists!!!