COM 107 Chapter Notes - Chapter 7: Long Shot, Telephoto Lens, Log Line
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Established character in the world: set the scene for the character. Introduce problem that take the character in new directions. Climax is when tensions reach a breaking point. Figure out what the outcome needs to be, then work backwards. Decide what causes the problem, i the first place, and whether it can be changed or cut. Look at the moment from another"s perspectives. Quickly write several different solutions, then judge whether one or a combination of several best address the problem. Location: where you will film the story. Developing a logline: capture the theme of the story. Story bible: logline: writer"s treatment, synopsis, characters, wardrobe, locations, progress, research. Pages were colored when it was in the production-draft stage. Each page in the script is about one minute of shooting time. Use standard font like 12 times news roman and courier. Every page gets a number followed by a period, in the top right corner.
