Storyboarding

As mentioned in class, there are some options for you as far as free apps and storyboarding.

Meet CELTX:

Free Scriptwriting and All In One Production Studio

Free Screenwriting Download for Windows and Mac 
(this is an excellent resource for writing screenplays and planning out your scripts)
I recommend if you have not already become comfortable with Adobe Story to download the free CELTX script writing software.  Whatever you create on the desktop/laptop program can be synced to your android or i-device (when you have the appropriate apps). 

Celtx has apps for both Android and i-devices.  Although the scriptwriting app (Script) is $4.99 for i-devices, it is completely free for Android devices.  Celtx Script provides an easy way to format your screenplays and it will allow you to save to the cloud if needed so you can access the file from anywhere.


Celtx Shots:

iTunes App for quick and easy STORYBOARDING
(This is actually pretty cool and it a quick, free way to storyboard for those of you who can't draw well)

Celtx Shots: A quick review

Video: How to use Celtx Shots

Using Celtx Shots for Storyboards on the iPad


Unfortunately, there is not an Android app for Shots.  It is only for your i-device and Macs.

There are also Celtx Sides (for scheduling and planning) and and Celtx Scout (for location scouting).  Both can be useful to any filmmaker during pre-production.

Free App This Weekend: Screenplays

This article from Nofilmschool.com has supplied a link for an app that makes it easier to view screenplays on your iphones and ipads.

I just downloaded it.  It gives you two screenplays (Big Fish and Go) to check out.  These can serve as guides as far as screenwriting format.

Check it out here:  Article and App Link here!

Weekend Read App

Here is the FilmRiot YouTube episode that we watched in class regarding screenwriting:
FilmRiot Screenwriting Part I

DSLR Cinematography Guide

I am asking all of you navigate to the following website:  No Film School

When there, I would like every student to sign up to receive a copy of the DSLR Cinematography Guide.  At the top of the Nofilmschool.com website, you will see a link for the guide.  Click on that.

At the start of the article, click on "SUBSCRIBE HERE" which will take you to a page that will ask for your name and email address.  When you sign up, you will start receiving weekly emails that will provide links to the No Film School articles (which are good to read).  You will also receive the DSLR Cinematography Guide as a PDF (via a link sent to you via email).  I would suggest that you can access that via your phone or computer (whatever you take to class regularly) so you can read it during class if necessary.

This needs to be done by the end of this weekend (registered and PDF proof provided to me by 2/18).  You will have assignments/assessments based on this information upon the return of our three day weekend.  Take notes on anything that you feel like would help you recall for assessments or work in the field.

Read Chapters (online version):  1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20.  Do not rely on this version (only if your PDF is NOT available).  This does not have the same amount of information that you will need as the expanded PDF version.

Read Chapters (PDF version):  1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 13. 14. 15. 16. 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30.  This is the version you will need to have access to in class.  Proof of this version will be required for the first class session next week.


OUR FILMMAKING TECHNOLOGY:

When reading about the various cameras/lenses, please focus on the Canon specific items.  We are using an evolved version of the T2i.  We have the Canon EOS Rebel T4i and T5i available to you.

Rode Videomic (shotgun microphone)

Zoom H4N (digital sound recorder)

Tripods and Monopods

LED lighting/stands/clips

Adobe Creative Suite 6 (editing software)


Below are two sites that will help you with using a DSLR to make movies:

No Film School: DSLR

What is Aperture?

What is a DSLR? How do I make movies with it?

DSLR for Dummies Cheat Sheet

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