Before I go any further with the film making series I need to ask a question from you my reader's.
Should I continue?
I know that many people do not like nor do they want to hear about the technical process. So am I waisting my time and everyone else's who reads this. Please tell me. Either way, I can take it.
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Film Making-Part Five:Production
OK, are you ready? No time to waste, got alot of ground to cover in a limited amount of time.
You have reached it, it is time to make your dreams come to life, the production of your screenplay, basically if you don't know, its the crew, the actors etc acting out your work.
This could take a long period of time, or it can be a short period, depending once again on the budget of the film and avoiding any problems.
In the early part of the 21 century there was a television show that was created by Ben Affleck and Matt Damon (Screenwriter's for 'Good Will Hunting') called 'Project Greenlight'basically a show about how a film gets made, they had a contest with the winning script being produced and the show would cover the whole process. Quite interesting.
I write that because for me it was the first time I had the chance to see a film being made. Well, almost. I think it was the spring of 1994 I was in San Francisco, California visiting a relative and one night we went to what is known as fishermen's wharf to see a scene of a movie being made. Bad part about was I stayed till like four in the morning and they still hadn't started shooting. The film was called "Murder in The First" with Kevin Bacon and Christian Slater. I recommend it.
The writer (you) can be invited to the set, if they would like. Even writer's like JK Rowlings and the writer of the Twilight series were on the sets of their respective work.
Production can be a very tedious project as well, with actors being held up in their dressing rooms a good part of the day or night depending on the schedules and in some case's, according to a friend of mine, you may not even get to shoot your scenes that even thought you were scheduled to.
But, it looks like an awesome thing to be apart of. I must admit, I am looking forward to it, when 'Bring On The Dancing Horses' gets to that level
Is there alot of stress? Yes, I imagine that there would not only for the actors but for the crew, trying to get every thing to go right.
Like I said, the production process can be a fast one as far as only taking about a month to film everything or it could take years. No Joke.
So, when it happens to you, take it in stride. Now, granted, you are the writer and you can be on the set if you choose, so the stress level may not get to you, so sit back and enjoy the ride. It's going to be the best one you have ever had.
Tomorrow, Part six: Post production
D... out
You have reached it, it is time to make your dreams come to life, the production of your screenplay, basically if you don't know, its the crew, the actors etc acting out your work.
This could take a long period of time, or it can be a short period, depending once again on the budget of the film and avoiding any problems.
In the early part of the 21 century there was a television show that was created by Ben Affleck and Matt Damon (Screenwriter's for 'Good Will Hunting') called 'Project Greenlight'basically a show about how a film gets made, they had a contest with the winning script being produced and the show would cover the whole process. Quite interesting.
I write that because for me it was the first time I had the chance to see a film being made. Well, almost. I think it was the spring of 1994 I was in San Francisco, California visiting a relative and one night we went to what is known as fishermen's wharf to see a scene of a movie being made. Bad part about was I stayed till like four in the morning and they still hadn't started shooting. The film was called "Murder in The First" with Kevin Bacon and Christian Slater. I recommend it.
The writer (you) can be invited to the set, if they would like. Even writer's like JK Rowlings and the writer of the Twilight series were on the sets of their respective work.
Production can be a very tedious project as well, with actors being held up in their dressing rooms a good part of the day or night depending on the schedules and in some case's, according to a friend of mine, you may not even get to shoot your scenes that even thought you were scheduled to.
But, it looks like an awesome thing to be apart of. I must admit, I am looking forward to it, when 'Bring On The Dancing Horses' gets to that level
Is there alot of stress? Yes, I imagine that there would not only for the actors but for the crew, trying to get every thing to go right.
Like I said, the production process can be a fast one as far as only taking about a month to film everything or it could take years. No Joke.
So, when it happens to you, take it in stride. Now, granted, you are the writer and you can be on the set if you choose, so the stress level may not get to you, so sit back and enjoy the ride. It's going to be the best one you have ever had.
Tomorrow, Part six: Post production
D... out
Sunday, December 26, 2010
Film Making:Part Four- Casting
Welcome back my reader's for the fourth installment of the film making series. I trust everyone had a good Christmas. Great!
Now, let's begin
The fourth ingredient to your movie is the casting, IE, the actors and actress's you want in the movie. Now, like I wrote in the first film making blog topic, you may not always get the actors and actress's you like, or would like to have. There could be a number of reasons. I'll cover two of those reasons for you:
One: The asking price of the actor.
In some films, possibly just about every film that they make an actor male or female can earn up to twenty million dollars. Thats if they are real good and a sought after performer. The studio that has purchased your script will tell you on the spot that the budget for your movie would not be a big one.
Two: The actor or actress may just turn it down flat.
There is, if I may say this a 'ten page rule' meaning if the actor or actress you have in mind does not find the script interesting within the first 10 pages, they may not continue reading it.
As I already stated, do not be afraid to name drop. There is no harm in that.
Casting, in a nutshell works like this: you have you actor in mind, the studio calls his or her agent and tells them about the project. They read the script. If they like it than negotiation's start.
Casting covers every thing: Principal character's even down to extras who may not have a speaking part at all but are crucial to the film.
I recently saw a documentary on television about a producer/director from the 1950's and '60's. In the film ( I might discuss documentary's in this series later) people who knew the director, named William Castle was making a film in the mid 1960's and wanted a famous actress at the time named Joan Crawford. ( The film was called "Strait- Jacket")According to the documentary, Crawford demanded far too much from Castle up to the point that if things didn't go her way, she would walk.
Hopefully you will not get that with your's and I wont get that with mine.
Let's say for instance you get at least one actor you have had in mind, another form of casting is called auditions, where an actor would get your script and after they read it, they make up their minds on what part they might want to do.
The auditions can be a tough one.
If you recall a previous blog I wrote over the summer entitled 'acting techniques' I made reference to an actor I know. He has told me on more than one occasion that he has auditioned for parts either in movies or in television. Some he has got, other he has not. From what he has told me, he is not worried about it. If he didn't get one role, there would be more just around the corner. Good way to look at it, I think.
Tomorrow, the big one. The actual production of your film.
David
Now, let's begin
The fourth ingredient to your movie is the casting, IE, the actors and actress's you want in the movie. Now, like I wrote in the first film making blog topic, you may not always get the actors and actress's you like, or would like to have. There could be a number of reasons. I'll cover two of those reasons for you:
One: The asking price of the actor.
In some films, possibly just about every film that they make an actor male or female can earn up to twenty million dollars. Thats if they are real good and a sought after performer. The studio that has purchased your script will tell you on the spot that the budget for your movie would not be a big one.
Two: The actor or actress may just turn it down flat.
There is, if I may say this a 'ten page rule' meaning if the actor or actress you have in mind does not find the script interesting within the first 10 pages, they may not continue reading it.
As I already stated, do not be afraid to name drop. There is no harm in that.
Casting, in a nutshell works like this: you have you actor in mind, the studio calls his or her agent and tells them about the project. They read the script. If they like it than negotiation's start.
Casting covers every thing: Principal character's even down to extras who may not have a speaking part at all but are crucial to the film.
I recently saw a documentary on television about a producer/director from the 1950's and '60's. In the film ( I might discuss documentary's in this series later) people who knew the director, named William Castle was making a film in the mid 1960's and wanted a famous actress at the time named Joan Crawford. ( The film was called "Strait- Jacket")According to the documentary, Crawford demanded far too much from Castle up to the point that if things didn't go her way, she would walk.
Hopefully you will not get that with your's and I wont get that with mine.
Let's say for instance you get at least one actor you have had in mind, another form of casting is called auditions, where an actor would get your script and after they read it, they make up their minds on what part they might want to do.
The auditions can be a tough one.
If you recall a previous blog I wrote over the summer entitled 'acting techniques' I made reference to an actor I know. He has told me on more than one occasion that he has auditioned for parts either in movies or in television. Some he has got, other he has not. From what he has told me, he is not worried about it. If he didn't get one role, there would be more just around the corner. Good way to look at it, I think.
Tomorrow, the big one. The actual production of your film.
David
Saturday, December 25, 2010
Film Making -3:Directors
Before I even get started on this I would like to apologize for taking so long with it. I had to get my computer repaired, so I am sorry I can not get this completed by the date I set out for.
But, than again, it is the new year, so perhaps that is a better time to end the Film Making series.
OK,ready for part 3?
To recap: You wrote a screenplay. You had it green lighted by a major studio (or not so major)
And now the third ingredient for your script to come alive is a director for it.
The director has the first biggest job on the set, HE IS THE BOSS!!
It is the director's job to give all of the cues for the actors and all of the people behind the camera. Basically, The director says, you do. No questions asked.
The director can also make or break your project. He or she will meet with you ( the screen writer) and get your vision of your script. Hopefully, you both will be on the same page. I have heard some stories of directors completely botching a screen writer's vision and trying to make it their own. To an extent, he can do that, because like I just wrote, he is the boss. But, it is very important that both you and the director have the same vision for the script.
Alot of Actors and actress's have gone on to become directors, some who if I was to say the name, you would be surprised. Google soon to be ex Governor of California. You'll be surprised perhaps to know that even he has directed a few television shows. No Joke.
Actor Tom Hanks, while directing his first film entitled "That Thing You Do" was quoted to have said, while doing promotion for the film, that he was surprised of all of benefits that comes with being a director.
He and the crew of the film were taking a break and just talking and really, I guess making no general subject when some one had talked about beef jerky and Hanks had mentioned a brand he had had at one time, but could not think of the name of it.
A crew member searched for the snack and a few days later he had given it to Tom
I personally have alot of favorite directors, too numerous to name, but I will give you one: Tim Burton.
Only one word to describe him: Extraordinary
Good Night and have a pleasant Tomorrow.
Film Making-Part 4: Casting.
drm
But, than again, it is the new year, so perhaps that is a better time to end the Film Making series.
OK,ready for part 3?
To recap: You wrote a screenplay. You had it green lighted by a major studio (or not so major)
And now the third ingredient for your script to come alive is a director for it.
The director has the first biggest job on the set, HE IS THE BOSS!!
It is the director's job to give all of the cues for the actors and all of the people behind the camera. Basically, The director says, you do. No questions asked.
The director can also make or break your project. He or she will meet with you ( the screen writer) and get your vision of your script. Hopefully, you both will be on the same page. I have heard some stories of directors completely botching a screen writer's vision and trying to make it their own. To an extent, he can do that, because like I just wrote, he is the boss. But, it is very important that both you and the director have the same vision for the script.
Alot of Actors and actress's have gone on to become directors, some who if I was to say the name, you would be surprised. Google soon to be ex Governor of California. You'll be surprised perhaps to know that even he has directed a few television shows. No Joke.
Actor Tom Hanks, while directing his first film entitled "That Thing You Do" was quoted to have said, while doing promotion for the film, that he was surprised of all of benefits that comes with being a director.
He and the crew of the film were taking a break and just talking and really, I guess making no general subject when some one had talked about beef jerky and Hanks had mentioned a brand he had had at one time, but could not think of the name of it.
A crew member searched for the snack and a few days later he had given it to Tom
I personally have alot of favorite directors, too numerous to name, but I will give you one: Tim Burton.
Only one word to describe him: Extraordinary
Good Night and have a pleasant Tomorrow.
Film Making-Part 4: Casting.
drm
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Film Making Two: The Green Light
I would like to add something I forgot to put in yesterday and that is when you are writing your scenes for your script it is always best to picture the scene in your mind. Play it out, if you will. With that being said you are going to have to think of people namely actors and actresses.
DO NOT BE AFRAID TO DO THIS.
OK, now on to part two:
Now that you have written your screenplay it is now time, that is if you feel comfortable with it to send it to a studio to see if they might like it. Another thing you might want to do and I strongly recommend it, is have either friends of family read your screenplay first. If anything, they might tell you if you even have a story that is worth sending to a studio.
If your friends or family think you have a story and you feel confident enough to send it to a Major studio, the next step is to wait. It is going to be a process. One of two things is going to happen. One: A studio liked the script and they want to meet with you to talk details about going to the next step.
Second: They may read it and tell you they don't like it and there fore you could try another studio or convince your self you do not have what it takes to be a screen writer. The job is not an easy one.
Lets say in this case a studio does like your script and they meet you, talk over details and they end up saying the magic word all screen writer's want to hear: Green light.
It means basically the same thing as a traffic signal: Your script is a go.
Once you have you have the go ahead, it is time to start talking.
Money: Just how much they think your script is worth to buy it from you.
Actors and actress's.: The people you think would be good for these characters.
Now, don't be afraid to speak your mind about this. EVERY screenwriter who has had their script green lighted has been asked the same thing.
Reason why, is because you may be a bit embarrassed to say a famous actors name, thinking you're not worthy to have them read it. It doesn't matter how big the name is, there is nothing, and I will repeat this nothing wrong with at least saying the actors name.
Only thing wrong would be the studio executive telling you you cant get the actor because he/ she cost too much.
It's a fact.
I have heard story's that regardless of how much an actor may be worth or how much they may want, if they believe in the project, they would be more than will to take less.
What I did with 'Bring On The Dancing Horses' is, yes, I will admit, I thought big name actors, but at the same time I also thought little known actors and actresses, because alot of the times you could be watching a movie or a TV show and be thinking to your self, that guy or girl is really good. I wonder what their names are. They can really act.
If you recall from yesterdays blog on screenwriting, I mentioned two character's one of which was named JP (short for Jean-Pierre)
(pronounced 'John') I am not going to give away the actors name, but I will say this much: He is an actor who is not widely known yet and had a bit part in one of last summer's most anticipated films. Very talented young man.
If you have followed along you noticed that I said the "M" word. Money will play a huge part in what happens to your script from this point on.
Like I said: How much the studio thinks your script is worth. More than anything, it will be up in the millions.
I would like to talk about that. If you are thinking, 'yeah, I want to get rich, that is the only reason why I am doing this'. Stop Right here and don't quit your day job, because if you do it just for the money, you're doing it for the wrong reason's
A writer of any kind has to love what they do. Doesn't matter what they are writing. For instance a song writer who thinks, 'yeah this is going to be a hit, I'll be rolling in the green' The writer best be prepared for hard news. Their get rich quick scheme may not make it past the demo stage.
You have to have a passion for writing itself. If you don't, there is reason to continue
David R. Meier
Next lesson: Directors.
DO NOT BE AFRAID TO DO THIS.
OK, now on to part two:
Now that you have written your screenplay it is now time, that is if you feel comfortable with it to send it to a studio to see if they might like it. Another thing you might want to do and I strongly recommend it, is have either friends of family read your screenplay first. If anything, they might tell you if you even have a story that is worth sending to a studio.
If your friends or family think you have a story and you feel confident enough to send it to a Major studio, the next step is to wait. It is going to be a process. One of two things is going to happen. One: A studio liked the script and they want to meet with you to talk details about going to the next step.
Second: They may read it and tell you they don't like it and there fore you could try another studio or convince your self you do not have what it takes to be a screen writer. The job is not an easy one.
Lets say in this case a studio does like your script and they meet you, talk over details and they end up saying the magic word all screen writer's want to hear: Green light.
It means basically the same thing as a traffic signal: Your script is a go.
Once you have you have the go ahead, it is time to start talking.
Money: Just how much they think your script is worth to buy it from you.
Actors and actress's.: The people you think would be good for these characters.
Now, don't be afraid to speak your mind about this. EVERY screenwriter who has had their script green lighted has been asked the same thing.
Reason why, is because you may be a bit embarrassed to say a famous actors name, thinking you're not worthy to have them read it. It doesn't matter how big the name is, there is nothing, and I will repeat this nothing wrong with at least saying the actors name.
Only thing wrong would be the studio executive telling you you cant get the actor because he/ she cost too much.
It's a fact.
I have heard story's that regardless of how much an actor may be worth or how much they may want, if they believe in the project, they would be more than will to take less.
What I did with 'Bring On The Dancing Horses' is, yes, I will admit, I thought big name actors, but at the same time I also thought little known actors and actresses, because alot of the times you could be watching a movie or a TV show and be thinking to your self, that guy or girl is really good. I wonder what their names are. They can really act.
If you recall from yesterdays blog on screenwriting, I mentioned two character's one of which was named JP (short for Jean-Pierre)
(pronounced 'John') I am not going to give away the actors name, but I will say this much: He is an actor who is not widely known yet and had a bit part in one of last summer's most anticipated films. Very talented young man.
If you have followed along you noticed that I said the "M" word. Money will play a huge part in what happens to your script from this point on.
Like I said: How much the studio thinks your script is worth. More than anything, it will be up in the millions.
I would like to talk about that. If you are thinking, 'yeah, I want to get rich, that is the only reason why I am doing this'. Stop Right here and don't quit your day job, because if you do it just for the money, you're doing it for the wrong reason's
A writer of any kind has to love what they do. Doesn't matter what they are writing. For instance a song writer who thinks, 'yeah this is going to be a hit, I'll be rolling in the green' The writer best be prepared for hard news. Their get rich quick scheme may not make it past the demo stage.
You have to have a passion for writing itself. If you don't, there is reason to continue
David R. Meier
Next lesson: Directors.
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Film Making 1: Screen Writing
Disclaimer: The next week and a half will be about the technique of film Making. If you are not interested in how a film is made or the painstaking hours it takes to make one, you might want to stop reading now. This, I think it is safe to say, might bore you.
With that being said, who ever else is still here, welcome. It is my prayer that you Will be able to get insight on a fascinating medium.
Recently I was watching a documentary on a film called 'Animal House' The classic 1978 John Belushi comedy that set the standard for the genre known as 'frat house comedy's'. In it, one of the screen writer's Harold Ramis was making reference to being at the premiere of the movie and being told he was not important because he was just one of the writer's.
The screenwriter is the most important ingredient to a movie. Now, granted, their are documentary film makers who don't work by a script and I might cover that with in the next week, but for now, I do want to cover screen writing.
Basically, with out the screenplay, you have no movie. The screenplay IS THE MOVIE. All of the action from what the character is doing to what they are saying, down to lets say for example walking down a side walk. The screen writer is creating all of that by his or her own imagination.
Even though the screen writer is one the most important people in film making, they are some times never treated that way.
I'll give you and example:
Screen Writer's name: Steve Kloves
Now, with out cheating, by staying off of goggle, wikipedia and other search engines, what scripts for major motion pictures has he written
Is It:
A:Jaws (1975)
B:Most of the Harry Potter series
C: Bring On The Dancing Horses (2012-13?)
If you know the answer than you are on the right track and you know a little or alot of what I am talking about
I'll give you one hint, and one hint only.
It is not C
I will say (write) it again. THE SCREENPLAY IS THE MOVIE
One more example
excerpt from the 2012-13 release, Bring On The Dancing Horses
(initial scene)
The Radcliffe House 8
BRANDON, a black twenty something college student is in the kitchen of his parents making jokes to wards his younger brother, JP
Brandon:
Yeah, mom and dad paid for your adoption so technically they own you.
BRANDON pauses and looks right to Barbara (Brandon's and JP's mother)
Brandon (continues)
The roles have been reveresed. We own you, white....
Barbara interrupts BRANDON by smacking him on the arm
Barbara:
Knock it off!
There as you have just read is both the direction and the dialog that the character make. It is also what you see in the movie. So, the screen writer is basically creating just about or if not EVERYTHING in just about any scripted movie you, my dear reader's have seen
I hope I do not have to repeat my self.
Now, included with that comes alot of rewriting. Alot of the time a 2nd or even in some cases a third draft of a script is needed. The reason for that is, simply your first draft is all your ideas written down. Second draft is a more polished version, with either scenes left out written differently.
I can only speak for my self and my experience with writing my screenplay, which is entitled "Bring On The Dancing Horses" and the things I personally went through when writing it.
First of all, the story
To make it brief it is loosely based on my freshmen and sophomore years in high school. It is by no means a true story, because to have a true story you have to get all of the names right, or at least some of them. When writing a true story you can create character's that can be a real person, to protect any one that may not feel comfortable with having their name in a movie.
Second:
Once you have the out line for your story, you than start thinking of Character names. As I hope you have just read, you noticed a character by the name of JP. JP is a freshmen/sophomore cross country/track runner who is the adopted white son of a black woman.
The idea for JP came to me when I remembered 2 people I used to go to school with one. One of them was a cross country/track runner named Dan
Another character, I refer to him as being the central character is named Micheal. To a degree, Micheal is me, but with a little bit of other people I remember knowing while I was growing up sort of make the character.
Another important thing to remember is if your screenplay is a period piece ie set in the past, you MUST always stick with the time that your script is set in. For instance, a script set in lets say 1985/86 can not use anything that may have invented after that time. Example, the dvd player didn't exist in '85 or '86 so it is VERY important you stick with things from that time.
Now, there have have been excuses, if you will for that topic. The 1985 classic film "Back To The Future", where a scene set in the 1950's where Marty Mcfly makes reference to seeing an episode of The Honeymooner's forgetting for a second that he has been transported to the decade and his meeting his Grandparents and aunts & uncles. It worked only because it was written that way as a teen who travels back in time by mistake.
One more thing I think I would like to add is when you are writing a script you can also choose what music you want. But, once again if you are writing a period piece, keep to the music of the time. There is nothing too much wrong with a song that has been covered by a current artist, but it is not the artist that did the song in what ever year you have set your time period.
D....out.
Thursday's lesson: The Green Light.
With that being said, who ever else is still here, welcome. It is my prayer that you Will be able to get insight on a fascinating medium.
Recently I was watching a documentary on a film called 'Animal House' The classic 1978 John Belushi comedy that set the standard for the genre known as 'frat house comedy's'. In it, one of the screen writer's Harold Ramis was making reference to being at the premiere of the movie and being told he was not important because he was just one of the writer's.
The screenwriter is the most important ingredient to a movie. Now, granted, their are documentary film makers who don't work by a script and I might cover that with in the next week, but for now, I do want to cover screen writing.
Basically, with out the screenplay, you have no movie. The screenplay IS THE MOVIE. All of the action from what the character is doing to what they are saying, down to lets say for example walking down a side walk. The screen writer is creating all of that by his or her own imagination.
Even though the screen writer is one the most important people in film making, they are some times never treated that way.
I'll give you and example:
Screen Writer's name: Steve Kloves
Now, with out cheating, by staying off of goggle, wikipedia and other search engines, what scripts for major motion pictures has he written
Is It:
A:Jaws (1975)
B:Most of the Harry Potter series
C: Bring On The Dancing Horses (2012-13?)
If you know the answer than you are on the right track and you know a little or alot of what I am talking about
I'll give you one hint, and one hint only.
It is not C
I will say (write) it again. THE SCREENPLAY IS THE MOVIE
One more example
excerpt from the 2012-13 release, Bring On The Dancing Horses
(initial scene)
The Radcliffe House 8
BRANDON, a black twenty something college student is in the kitchen of his parents making jokes to wards his younger brother, JP
Brandon:
Yeah, mom and dad paid for your adoption so technically they own you.
BRANDON pauses and looks right to Barbara (Brandon's and JP's mother)
Brandon (continues)
The roles have been reveresed. We own you, white....
Barbara interrupts BRANDON by smacking him on the arm
Barbara:
Knock it off!
There as you have just read is both the direction and the dialog that the character make. It is also what you see in the movie. So, the screen writer is basically creating just about or if not EVERYTHING in just about any scripted movie you, my dear reader's have seen
I hope I do not have to repeat my self.
Now, included with that comes alot of rewriting. Alot of the time a 2nd or even in some cases a third draft of a script is needed. The reason for that is, simply your first draft is all your ideas written down. Second draft is a more polished version, with either scenes left out written differently.
I can only speak for my self and my experience with writing my screenplay, which is entitled "Bring On The Dancing Horses" and the things I personally went through when writing it.
First of all, the story
To make it brief it is loosely based on my freshmen and sophomore years in high school. It is by no means a true story, because to have a true story you have to get all of the names right, or at least some of them. When writing a true story you can create character's that can be a real person, to protect any one that may not feel comfortable with having their name in a movie.
Second:
Once you have the out line for your story, you than start thinking of Character names. As I hope you have just read, you noticed a character by the name of JP. JP is a freshmen/sophomore cross country/track runner who is the adopted white son of a black woman.
The idea for JP came to me when I remembered 2 people I used to go to school with one. One of them was a cross country/track runner named Dan
Another character, I refer to him as being the central character is named Micheal. To a degree, Micheal is me, but with a little bit of other people I remember knowing while I was growing up sort of make the character.
Another important thing to remember is if your screenplay is a period piece ie set in the past, you MUST always stick with the time that your script is set in. For instance, a script set in lets say 1985/86 can not use anything that may have invented after that time. Example, the dvd player didn't exist in '85 or '86 so it is VERY important you stick with things from that time.
Now, there have have been excuses, if you will for that topic. The 1985 classic film "Back To The Future", where a scene set in the 1950's where Marty Mcfly makes reference to seeing an episode of The Honeymooner's forgetting for a second that he has been transported to the decade and his meeting his Grandparents and aunts & uncles. It worked only because it was written that way as a teen who travels back in time by mistake.
One more thing I think I would like to add is when you are writing a script you can also choose what music you want. But, once again if you are writing a period piece, keep to the music of the time. There is nothing too much wrong with a song that has been covered by a current artist, but it is not the artist that did the song in what ever year you have set your time period.
D....out.
Thursday's lesson: The Green Light.
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Film Making- An Introduction
OK, my reader's as promised the conversation for this blog will return to film's. As I have stated before and one of the reasons for creating this blog and calling it 'From Paper To Film' was because I love movies. I love watching them, I like the technical side of them, just about everything.
In the next coming week starting on Wednesday (12/15/'10) and following until the 23rd of December each day will consist of information on how, just not watch a film but also how to make a film. It will all culminate on Christmas eve with the return of the "IF's where you, my reader's can ask questions and I will do my best to answer them. For the 'IF's', I will be taking a bit of creative license from a friend and it will be more or less a Q&A session where on Christmas day I will answer your questions. I must admit, I am really looking forward to that.
I am looking forward to the whole writing process, really, but I am hoping your questions will be good ones.
Now I mentioned earlier in this blog, I will give you information on how to watch a film. You are probably thinking, 'this guys crazy. What does he mean, watch a movie'?
You will be informed by all the techniques you will learn that will help you watch one.
So, sit back and get ready for a fun filled education on a great adventure called motion pictures.
Your first entry and the most important:Screen writing.
David
In the next coming week starting on Wednesday (12/15/'10) and following until the 23rd of December each day will consist of information on how, just not watch a film but also how to make a film. It will all culminate on Christmas eve with the return of the "IF's where you, my reader's can ask questions and I will do my best to answer them. For the 'IF's', I will be taking a bit of creative license from a friend and it will be more or less a Q&A session where on Christmas day I will answer your questions. I must admit, I am really looking forward to that.
I am looking forward to the whole writing process, really, but I am hoping your questions will be good ones.
Now I mentioned earlier in this blog, I will give you information on how to watch a film. You are probably thinking, 'this guys crazy. What does he mean, watch a movie'?
You will be informed by all the techniques you will learn that will help you watch one.
So, sit back and get ready for a fun filled education on a great adventure called motion pictures.
Your first entry and the most important:Screen writing.
David
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