Graphics Reference
In-Depth Information
• What kind of space is right for this scene: fl at, shallow, deep, ambiguous? Which best
reinforces this aspect of the story? Is it important that my audience know of the season,
time of day, or weather conditions?
• Have I shown my boards to other people for a fresh perspective?
Summary
• Staging refers to the way you show us things in a fi lm.
• The design of the shot can direct the audience to see what you want them to see.
• The frame shape is your fi rst design element.
• Some subdivisions of the frame are more effective than others.
• You can re-design the composition with lighting and framing devices.
• Contrast of movement, color, tonal value, scale, and texture can direct the eye.
• Illusionistic space in a shot and the two-dimensional space of the screen can both be
manipulated for emotional effect.
• The empty space around things helps to tell the story.
• Learn good staging by studying good fi lmmakers.
Recommended Readings
1. Marlie Begleiter,
From Word to Image Storyboarding and the Filmmaking Process
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2. Nancy Beiman,
Prepare to Board
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3. Bruce Block,
The Visual Story
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4. Mark T. Byrne,
Animation—The Art of Layout
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5. Jeremy Vineyard,
Setting Up Your Shots
.