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- TITLE THIS BLOG POST: Visual Story Structure Research
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- Read CINEMATOGRAPHY The Visuals and the Story by Bruce Block (PDF)
- Study each component and look for examples in films
- Review the Visual Story Template (PDF)
- Use the Story Visual Intensity Structure Scene Worksheet (PDF) to plan out the Visual Story component
- Use the Story Visual Intensity Structure Film Worksheet (PDF) to plan out the complete production
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Seven Visual Story Components
| Cue | Notes |
| What do horizontal and vertical lines represent? | Space: Big space = Climax Small Space = Boring Boxed in, no choice Emphasize Horizontal and Vertical Lines |
| What is a contrast viewing glass? What do the different movement options represent? | Line and Shape: Complex background = Complex inner-scape Golden Ratio Learn to Squint to blur imagery Track Eye Movement Looking out the window shot ** |
| Difference between color and tone? | Tone: Use lighting and other design choices to imply tone. E.X. Saving Private Ryan = Desaturated Don’t mix color with tone. Hide or reveal objects |
| What do other colors represent? | Color: TEAL AND ORANGE, BLUE AND RED Push colors in post. Golden hour, longer shadows, warmer colors |
| READ THE BLOCKING SHEET | Movement: Movement implies action and tension, while still shots are comfy. |
| Rhythm: Passing pillars vs picket fence Passing the background contrasted with the foreground. Cut from circle to circle etc etc | |
Summary
Resources
- Mr. Le Duc’s Blog with numerous examples and further details
- Read The Visuals and the Story by Bruce Block (PDF)
- Visual Story Template (PDF)
- Story Visual Intensity Structure SCENE Worksheet (PDF) to plan out the Visual Story component
- Use the Story Visual Intensity Structure FILM Worksheet (PDF) to plan out the complete production
- Advanced Storyboard Template Explained
- Blocking Planning Guide (PDF)
- Blocking and Acting Worksheet (PDF)
- 5 Stages of Blocking Worksheet (PDF)
- Light Settings and Set-Up Worksheet (PDF)
- Camera Operation and Control
- Lens Operation and Control
- Audio Deck Operation and Control
- Acting Operation and Control
- Blocking Operation and Control
- Lighting Operation and Control
- Editing Operation and Control