WED/THU: [VP] Forks over Knives | Documentary Storyboards

Introduction to Documentary Filmmaking

Daily Learning Target(s):  

• I can READ a documentary and ANALYZE its structure, narrative style, & effectiveness.
• I can effectively plan my documentary on a storyboard

Announcements:  

• Bring Headphones 'ERY DAY
• 1 Week left to BUY YOUR YEARBOOK!

Homework:  

• Prepare for Mr. Matt's Video
• Dream about your "Featurette"

Agenda [100]:

• Finishing Forks Over Knives
• What is the filmmaker's goal in making this film?
• How does he go about making his point?
• What elements of the film did you think were successful (or convinced you he was "right")?
• What elements of the film did you think were UNsuccessful (or that you did NOT find convincing)?
• What was the coolest camera or editing TRICK you saw
• STORYBOARD COMPLETION
• Remember the Documentary format
• Reports the facts
• Tells a story
• Can be with or without a viewpoint
• Follows the rules of good story-telling
• Character development ('characters' in a documentary are not necessarily people)
• Story Arc
• Follows the rules of good Photography
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