Join Bill Dill for an in-depth discussion in this video Narrative vs. documentary, part of Learning Cinematography: 2 Working on Set.
- A narrative movie is different from a documentary. In a documentary, we can take advantage of the complex reality of the real world. There are lots of details that make up the reality of the real world. On your set, there are many, many choices that will have to be made based on the script, and based on the director's interpretation of that script. So, everything that exists in that world will have to be brought there by someone: the production designer, the director, the cinematographer.
Every detail that will exist in front of your camera will have to be created, will have to be brought there. It doesn't just happen, if it's going to feel authentic.
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11/21/2016- Pre-production planning
- Using storyboards and creating shot lists
- Planning your day
- Order of operations: blocking, lighting, rehearsing, and shooting
- Blocking actors
- Lighting a set
- Rehearsing with actors
- Establishing and changing patterns
- Managing media
- Establishing a chain of custody
- Outputting your footage
Skill Level Beginner
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Introduction
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Welcome53s
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Final scene: We Need to Talk3m 32s
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1. Pre-Production Planning
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Proper personnel2m 4s
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Don't start with the camera3m 25s
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Work with the director2m 10s
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Storyboards1m 41s
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Camera and lighting setups1m 23s
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Create the shot list2m 55s
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2. Understand the Flow On Set
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Overview1m 15s
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Prioritize the day1m 19s
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Plan the lighting1m 11s
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3. Block It
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Practical lighting2m 28s
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Block the actors2m 6s
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4. Set It Up and Light It
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Principles of camera setup2m 26s
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Grip equipment1m 13s
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5. Rehearse It and Shoot It
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Work with the actors2m 58s
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Leave room for the editor3m 32s
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Establish a pattern6m 47s
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6. Thoughts on Post-Production
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Delivery schedule issues1m 27s
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Security of the footage1m 18s
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The chain of custody1m 55s
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Conclusion
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Goodbye42s
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Final scene: We Need to Talk3m 32s
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