Filmmaking Basics/Thumbnail Storyboard/Step by Step/b

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Excellent Decision![edit | edit source]

You have decided to start the movie with this frame:

Fade In



The Script[edit | edit source]

EXTERIOR - The local movie theater - NIGHT

(1) The Young Person and Old Person stand looking at the movie poster outside the theater.



Now Show The Poster
You decided that the first shot is of the poster which also includes the introductory music for the poster. You can hold this shot while the music plays or you can dolly out while the music plays. If you just hold the shot, then decide which is your next shot.

Next Frame?[edit | edit source]

Option A
You can then dolly out to show the poster and the back of the head of the the Young Person and the Old Person.

Option B
You can cut to the Young Person and the Old Person.

Option C
You can cut to the Young Person.

Option D
You can cut to a side view the Young Person and the Old Person.

Option E
You can cut to a side view the Young Person and the Old Person.

Now Decide![edit | edit source]

  • Select either option A or B or C or D or E?



If you change your mind, you can go back to the previous page




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