Diapositiva 1

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So you want to make a film?
To get you inspired we will show you how to
make two different kinds of film drama
documentary Have fun and good luck!
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A tripod
A computer
A camcorder
Headphones or earphones
A microphone
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These will help make Your film even better (but
not essential!) tripod a stand to keep
your camera steady. microphone/headphones
some cameras have a socket for these useful
devices. lights if you dont have
spotlights, desk lamps or torches can help
light your film.
What you need A video camera A computer (PC
or MAC) Cables to connect your camera
to your computer Battery Mini DVs, DVDs
(if your camcorder hasnt got a hard
disk).
Props What objects will you need to tell
your story? Make a list and start collecting
them!
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Dramas are films with made-up stories and
actors. To make a drama you need to write a story.
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• Whats the story?
• Keep it simple 2-3 actors and 2-3 settings.
• Keep it short not more than 3 minutes.
• Decide what genre of story you want to tell
• (e.g. action, horror, romance or fantasy).
• First of all, think of a good idea be original
  
• and creative!
• Look for interesting locations around you.
• What costumes and props do you need to
• get to tell your story (e.g. a mobile phone,
• a ring, etc) ?
• Never film other people or other peoples

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Type of story? ...................................
................................ Character 1 is
called ........................... played by
............................. Character 2 is
called ........................... played by
............................. Character 3 is
called ........................... played by
............................. Location 1 is in
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................................. Location 2 is
in ...............................................
................. Location 3 is in
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..... The time is day or night?
................................. What is the
weather like? ....................................

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What happens at the start of your film?
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. Costumes needed? ...............................
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Documentaries are films that tell stories about
real things that have happened.
You could make your documentary about Your
school and your classroom partners. Things you
and your friends like or dont like. Something
you feel strongly about (e.g. recycling). a
holiday or a hobby. ?Choose what you need to
film the places/people/ things that have
something to do with your story. ?Use a tripod
if you have a presenter in shot, and use a
microphone to record his speech. ?The presenter
must look straight into the camera and keep
his/her eyes steady.
Top tip When you make a documentary, what you
say is very important. Use short clear
explanations, and add music when there is no
speech.
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Think about what else you could film to bring
your story to life, including Photos e.g.
holiday snapshots (you could also scan them
in) Events e.g. a football Match, a
festival... Interviews with friends, families
and teachers. And remember the filming tips and
the different camera shots that you can use. Now
you are ready to go and film your documentary!
TIP start your documentary in an unexpected way
so that you attract the viewers attention