Direction - Steve Finn Masterclass
Steve Finn Masterclass 28/01/19
- Most shows now shoot with multi-cameras so that all coverage and this makes continuity easier.
- In order to shoot quickly, you need to analyse quickly.
- Blocking a scene is when you tell the actors what to do and where to go so we then know where to put the camera. (VERY IMPORTANT)
Having enough coverage means that I (as the director) can change the rhythm and pace of the scene.
Master shot - find an angle that can involve camera movement, which has the whole scene which you can fall back too.
Directors should never be closed minded and should listen to their crew that could potentially help overcome a shot.
Steve made it clear what he was looking for us to do when he set out his task. He was looking at how we read the script and blocked out the scene with what's been given to us. I was partnered with Ethan due to us having limited time left. Both of us read through the script together and then discussed some possible outcomes from the script.
We decided to have one master shot, this one shot would make sure the whole scene is covered so we have something to fall back on. Whilst we were setting up for the master we were discussing with our actors with what they should be doing. Constantly reminding your actors on what they're doing is key because it helps them remember fro when it comes to taking a take.
Once we found where to place the camera for the master, we then spoke about potential close-ups and whether we wanted to be inside or outside the perspective. Together we decided to use Wes Anderson special, the whip pan. This meant we could be inside the perspective when they are discussing face to face, but then when they star moving around we go outside so we see everything unfold.
Below is the film we made.
Our Feedback:
We got very good feedback from the class as a whole, some saying they liked how we interpreted the script to make the scene more dramatic. However, Steve felt as if our master shot seemed too staged (like watching theatre). He said that to have a good master shot you find an angle that can involve camera movement, which has the whole scene which you can fall back too. Also, he mentioned that we read the script wrong, Rueban's character is meant to the only care about drinking the bottle of wine. Whereas, we made it seem he was really upset about Alix leaving him. On the other hand, he thought it was something different that he never has seen before from that script which was a nice boost.
Steve made it clear what he was looking for us to do when he set out his task. He was looking at how we read the script and blocked out the scene with what's been given to us. I was partnered with Ethan due to us having limited time left. Both of us read through the script together and then discussed some possible outcomes from the script.
We decided to have one master shot, this one shot would make sure the whole scene is covered so we have something to fall back on. Whilst we were setting up for the master we were discussing with our actors with what they should be doing. Constantly reminding your actors on what they're doing is key because it helps them remember fro when it comes to taking a take.
Once we found where to place the camera for the master, we then spoke about potential close-ups and whether we wanted to be inside or outside the perspective. Together we decided to use Wes Anderson special, the whip pan. This meant we could be inside the perspective when they are discussing face to face, but then when they star moving around we go outside so we see everything unfold.
Below is the film we made.
Our Feedback:
We got very good feedback from the class as a whole, some saying they liked how we interpreted the script to make the scene more dramatic. However, Steve felt as if our master shot seemed too staged (like watching theatre). He said that to have a good master shot you find an angle that can involve camera movement, which has the whole scene which you can fall back too. Also, he mentioned that we read the script wrong, Rueban's character is meant to the only care about drinking the bottle of wine. Whereas, we made it seem he was really upset about Alix leaving him. On the other hand, he thought it was something different that he never has seen before from that script which was a nice boost.
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