"Connecting Lives Through Literature" Storyboard

Connecting Lives Through Literature
By: Janet Leahr Movie Length: 0:12:17 Edit Tip
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00:0:06 Connecting Lives Through Literature
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Project by: Lynn Holland, Janet Leahr, Jeff Miller, Cassidy Vance Audio
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Sports/Biography Connection
Close-up shot of biography of Michael Vick laying on media center table.
A shot taken at close range, sometimes only inches away from an actor's face, a prop, or some other object. The closeup is designed to focus attention on an actor's expression, to give signicance to a certain object, or to direct the audience to some other important element of the lm.
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www.atomiclearning.com

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Long shot of student entering media center. Student is upset and talking to him/herself. Student: I cant believe Im missing recess because I didnt read some dumb book. Im going to play sports; I dont need to read books. Its such a waste of time!
A shot that shows a scene from a distance (but not as great a distance as the establishing shot). A long shot is used to stress the environment or setting of a scene.
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Medium shot of student slumping down in chair at table where the book is sitting.
A shot that frames actors, normally from the waist up. The medium shot can be used to focus attention on an interaction between two actors, such as a struggle, debate, or embrace.
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Over the shoulder shot of student starting to fumble with the book. Flipping through the pages and beginning to get interested in the book. Student begins to read the book.
A shot of one actor taken from over the shoulder of another actor. An over-theshoulder shot is used when two characters are interacting face-toface. Filming over an actor's shoulder focuses the audience's attention on one actor at a time in a conversation, rather than on both.
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Low angle shot of student reading the book and being interested.
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Film Tip Shot will be taken so that the student reading the book and the student entering the media center will be in the frame at the same time.
Long shot of another student coming into the media center. a. Student 2: Hey, recess is over. You can come back to class now. b. Student 1: (excited) Did you know that Michael Vicks father was a painter just like mine? He also has 3 other siblings like me! c. Student 2: (uninterested) Yeah, cool. Lets go.
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Zooming out shot of student continuing to read the book and smiling. (Fade out)
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0:00:04 Title: Fancy Nancy and the Fashionista
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0:00:06 Establishing Shot
Film Tip [ Long Shot ] A long shot frames a wide eld of view of your subject and its surroundings. It usually requires a greater distance between your camera and your subject. Most likely you would choose a wideangle lens setting (zoomed out). Long shots are also referred to as wide shots or establishing shots. An establishing shot establishes the subjects location for your viewers by revealing its surrounding. It might also be used to cover broad action involving several people in a large area. Use long shots sparingly! Details are lost in long shots. Overuse of long shots is boring.
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A long shot of the Media Center entrance, since this is where the action is taking place.
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[ Close-up ] A close-up focuses your viewers attention on specic details. It demands that the viewer concentrate on the information you A close-up, over-the-shoulder shot of student 1 sitting at a are giving them. In storytelling, table in the media center, ignoring the books, and only close-ups have great emotional being concerned with putting on her new lip gloss and impact. They can also be used to playing with her hair in a hand mirror. give the audience information the characters in your video dont have. For example, showing a close-up of a sign reading wet paint, right before a medium shot of your character in the process of sitting down on a painted park bench, would build anticipation and set up the audience for the laugh. You will most likely need to use a camera support, like a tripod, in order to get a steady shot. Check out the camera-handling section.
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Student 1 putting on lip gloss and playing with her hair.
A close-up of a person would frame the subject from the top of the head to the top of the shoulders. Human emotions are best revealed in close-ups! Audio

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[ Medium Shot ] A medium shot frames more of your subject while still revealing some of the background. If your subject is a person, a medium shot A medium shot of student 2 walking in to remind student 1 would show the person from about that she needs to be looking for a book to read for the waist up. independent reading time. Student 1 comments on how she is not interested in Medium shots provide more detail reading and she needs to concentrate on making her hair than long shots, which makes them more fancy and fashionable. more interesting to your viewer. Student 2 asks if she has ever heard of the Fancy Nancy books. Student 1 has no clue who that is and has not never heard of her. Student 2 tells her to wait there while she goes behind the book shelf to get the books. Audio
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Student 2 walks into the Media Center
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Student 2 walking to the Fiction section.
A long shot of student 2 walking to the ction section of the media center to nd the Fancy Nancy book.
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Fancy Nancy pops out from behind [ Medium Shot ] A medium shot frames more of the book shelf
A medium shot of the Fancy Nancy character magically appearing from behind the book shelf. Fancy Nancy says, Bon Jour, and explains how that is a fancy, French word for hello. Medium shots provide more detail Fancy Nancy speaks directly into the camera and tells than long shots, which makes them student 1 that reading makes you brilliant, magnicent, more interesting to your viewer. exquisite, and extraordinary! Fancy Nancy continues to tell student 1 about all of the different books about her book series in the media center. Audio
your subject while still revealing some of the background. If your subject is a person, a medium shot would show the person from about the waist up.
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Film Tip [ Close-up of faces ] A close-up of a person would frame the subject from the top of the head to the top of the shoulders. Human emotions are best revealed in close-ups!
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Student 1 reading the Fancy Nancy book
A close-up, over-the-shoulder shot of student 1s facial expressions as she reads the book and how she is enjoying it. Audio
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A voice over of Fancy Nancy reading the page out loud student 1 reads. Music- Bach Brandenburg Concerto 4
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your subject while still revealing some of the background. If your subject is a person, a medium shot A medium shot of student 2 coming back to the table with would show the person from about a stack of the Fancy Nancy series books. the waist up. Student 1 replies, Merci, and student 2 does not know what that means. Medium shots provide more detail Student 1 tells her that it is a fancy, French word that than long shots, which makes them means thank you. more interesting to your viewer. Student 1 continues to tell student 2 other fancy words she has learned from the book and how excited she is about reading. Audio
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Student 2 comes back to the table [ Medium Shot ] with a stack of Fancy Nancy books A medium shot frames more of

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Student 1 and Student 2 walking back to class.
A long shot of both students, 1 and 2, walking back to class with their Fancy Nancy books.
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Music Only Bach Brandenburg Concerto 4
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00:00:06 The Reluctant Musician
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Film Tip [ Establishing Shot ] Long shots are also referred to as wide shots or establishing shots. An establishing shot establishes the subjects location for your viewers by revealing its surrounding. It might also be used to cover broad action involving several people in a large area.
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Long shot of the school practice room door
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Film Tip [ Medium Shot ] A medium shot frames more of your subject while still revealing some of the background. If your subject is a person, a medium shot would show the person from about the waist up. Medium shots provide more detail than long shots, which makes them more interesting to your viewer.
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Student 1 practicing piano
A medium shot of student 1 practicing piano in the schools practice room. Student 2 enters the room and compliments student 1. Student 2 comments on the school reading contest Student 1 is not interested says they must practice Student 2 tells about the prizes for the #1 class Student 1 gets interested Student 1 and 2 exit to go to the media center Audio Voice over and music Piano playing Fur Ellse
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Film Tip [ Angle of view ] Shots are usually dened by how much of the scene you show in your frame (what you see in your viewnder). This can be controlled a couple of different ways. One would be to change the distance between the camera and your subject by physically moving the camera closer or farther away. The other would be to change the focal length of your lens, which controls the angle of view. A zoom lens, which virtually all camcorders have, is a combination wide angle, normal and telephoto lens. You change the angle of view by zooming in to a narrow angle of view (telephoto) or zooming out to a wide angle of view.
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Students walking to the media center
A follow shot from behind the students showing them walking to the media center.
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[ Long Shot ] A long shot frames a wide eld of view of your subject and its surroundings. It usually requires a greater distance between your A long shot showing the media center and students 1 and camera and your subject. Most 2 entering the media center, being greeted by the media likely you would choose a widespecialist. angle lens setting (zoomed out).
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Students visiting the media center
Long shots are also referred to as wide shots or establishing shots. An establishing shot establishes the subjects location for your viewers by revealing its surrounding. It might also be used to cover broad action involving several people in a large area. Use long shots sparingly! Details are lost in long shots. Overuse of long shots is boring. Audio
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[ Medium Shot ] A medium shot frames more of your subject while still revealing some of the background. If your subject is a person, a medium shot A medium shot of students talking with media specialist would show the person from about Student 2 tells the media specialist that student 1 doesnt the waist up. like to read much. Media Specialist asks student 1 what they are interested Medium shots provide more detail in than long shots, which makes them Both students smile and answer music! more interesting to your viewer. Media Specialist offer both ction and non - ction selections for student 1 to choose from. Student 1 reluctantly chooses a book Student 1 says Oh well, Ill do almost anything for pizza Students leave the media center carrying the book. Audio
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Students talking with media specialist

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Film Tip [ Medium Shot ] A medium shot frames more of your subject while still revealing some of the background. If your subject is a person, a medium shot would show the person from about the waist up.
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Student 1 decides to read instead of practice
High Angle shot of student 1 at the piano contemplating practicing Student 1 talks to self out loud trying to decide what to do Student 1 decides to read for the 30 minute requirement Medium shots provide more detail only than long shots, which makes them Student 1 picks up book and starts to read out loud more interesting to your viewer. Audio
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0:00:4 Shot of a clock at 3:30
Film Tip [ Extreme close-up ] An extreme close-up shot frames only a portion of your subject. It is a very dramatic shot that can generate great visual excitement.
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Extreem close-up of a clock showing 3:30 Audio
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Film Tip [ Medium Shot ] A medium shot frames more of your subject while still revealing some of the background. If your subject is a person, a medium shot would show the person from about the waist up.
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The main character of the book comes alive
Medium shot of the book character playing piano while student 1 is reading a narration Book character looks directly into the camera and tells the student that reading can be fun when you nd the right Medium shots provide more detail book. than long shots, which makes them Book character tells reader that the media center has lots more interesting to your viewer. more books about them and their friends, and names other musicians. Audio Voice Over only

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Film Tip [ Extreme close-up ] An extreme close-up shot frames only a portion of your subject. It is a very dramatic shot that can generate great visual excitement. XCUs might be used to show the face of a wristwatch or words being typed on a computer screen. Like the long shot, extreme close-ups should be used sparingly, when it is important that your viewers see great detail. In most instances youll want to choose a wide-angle lens setting (zoomed all the way out) and move the camera lens as close to the subject as necessary. Use of a camera support, like a tripod, is a must. Check out the camera-handling section. An extreme close-up of a persons face would detail the eyes, nose and mouth. When framing an extreme close-up of a face, be sure to include the chin and sacrice the forehead. The reason for this has to do with how our imaginations ll in spaces we cant actually see on the screen, using something called psychological closure. When framing human subjects, proper closure can be achieved by avoiding putting natural cutoff lines of persons at the bottom of your frame. Instead, frame your shots to include the area slightly above or below these natural body joints. Your shot will look awkward if you dont supply enough visual information for your viewers to project what lies outside the frame. Television has been described as a close-up medium. Thats because most TV sets have a diagonal measurement of 32 inches or less. Images that appear small on the screen get lost. Shoot mostly medium shots, with a generous supply of close-ups to keep the audience engaged.
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Student 1 knocking on practice room door
Extreme close up of the clock 1 hour later Extreme close up of Student 2 knocking on the door
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[ Medium Shot ] A medium shot frames more of your subject while still revealing some of the background. If your subject is a person, a medium shot Student 2 enters room and ask Student 1 what they were would show the person from about doing the waist up. Student 1 looks at watch and notices that they have been reading for 1 hour instead of 30 min. Medium shots provide more detail Student 2 tells Student 1 that 1 hour was all they needed than long shots, which makes them to be in rst place and win the contest. Students 1 and 2 more interesting to your viewer. congratulate each other.
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Students talking about Reading contest
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Discussing the importance of nding connections
Producers will each be lmed discussing the benets of making connections when reading and its importance. Audio
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Am I different? Opening Scene
Young student sitting in a chair in the media center looking sad.
A close-up focuses your viewers Start out at a medium shot and move into a close up attention on specic details. It demands that the viewer concentrate on the information you are giving them. In storytelling, close-ups have great emotional impact. They can also be used to give the audience information the characters in your video dont have. For example, showing a close-up of a sign reading wet paint, right before a medium shot of your character in the process of sitting down on a painted park bench, would build anticipation and set up the audience for the laugh. You will most likely need to use a camera support, like a tripod, in order to get a steady shot. Check out the camera-handling section. A close-up of a person would frame the subject from the top of the head to the top of the shoulders. Human emotions are best revealed in close-ups!
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Am I different? Student talking to Adult
Media Specialist walks in and sees the young person looking sad. MS walks over and asks, Why do you look so sad? Medium shots provide more detail Young person: Well, sometimes I feel like I look or seem than long shots, which makes them different from everyone else in my class. more interesting to your viewer. MS Sometimes people can feel like that. Young person: Do you ever feel like ? MS Well yes, I guess I have. But do you know what I do when I want to solve a problem? Young person: No, what do you do? MS - I look for a book? Audio
start out long and work into A medium shot frames more of a medium shot your subject while still revealing some of the background. If your subject is a person, a medium shot would show the person from about the waist up.
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A long shot frames a wide eld of pan to each person as they are saying their lines view of your subject and its surroundings. It usually requires a greater distance between your camera and your subject. Most Young Student: Where will I nd one? likely you would choose a wideMS: Well, I just set aside some books for Ms. Jones. She angle lens setting (zoomed out). wants to teach a lesson on diversity. Why dont you look thorough these books, and see if something appeals to Long shots are also referred to as you. wide shots or establishing shots. Young person looks through books. An establishing shot establishes the subjects location for your viewers by revealing its surrounding. It might also be used to cover broad action involving several people in a large area.
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Looking for book?
Use long shots sparingly! Details are lost in long shots. Overuse of long shots is boring. Audio
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Looking at the books
Young person looking at a variety of books. Looks at one in particular. Goes to reading area and reads the book. Audio
pan across the pile of A medium shot frames more of books and follow student your subject while still revealing over to sitting area some of the background. If your subject is a person, a medium shot would show the person from about the waist up. Medium shots provide more detail than long shots, which makes them more interesting to your viewer.

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Student reads the book
student reading book pan out and fade to black
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media specialist/ student
MS walk up to where the student has been reading and says, wow, you have been reading for a while. Tell me about what you have read. Medium shots provide more detail young person: I really like this book Hairs @ Pelitos, by than long shots, which makes them Sandra Cisneros. more interesting to your viewer. MS- Why do you like it? young person Well it talks about how people are all different. Even people in the same family are different, but they still care about and love each other. MS - So did the book help you to see that being different is not something to be sad about? Young person - Yes it did. Audio
medium shot - move out to A medium shot frames more of a wide shot your subject while still revealing some of the background. If your subject is a person, a medium shot would show the person from about the waist up.
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MS and student walking back to books
show student and MS walking back over to the selection of books. MS - I am so glad that you were able to identify with that book, and it was able to help you look at the situation form another perspective. There are several more books here, would you like to read another one? young person Yes, that would be great.
A long shot frames a wide eld of Follow them back over to the books and then fade view of your subject and its surroundings. It usually requires a out greater distance between your camera and your subject. Most likely you would choose a wideangle lens setting (zoomed out). Long shots are also referred to as wide shots or establishing shots. An establishing shot establishes the subjects location for your viewers by revealing its surrounding. It might also be used to cover broad action involving several people in a large area. Use long shots sparingly! Details are lost in long shots. Overuse of long shots is boring.
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By: Janet Leahr Movie Length: 0:12:17 Edit Tip

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Close-up shot of biography of Michael Vick laying on media center table.