Storyboard

Name of group members: Zaara Travadi Role: writer & cinematographer

Name of group members: Aadya Tiwari Role: writer & actor & editor
Name of group members: Aditi Ganesh Role: writer & actor
Name of group members: Ffion Collins Role: writer & Director

Roles: All students are writers who complete & submit their own storyboard & statement, however may work together.
Also, choose one more role of cinematographers, director, editor, performer

Storyboard & Artist Intention Statement

A storyboard is used by a filmmaker to plan the important shots of a film. It’s used to help both the crew and the actors know how everything should look in a sequence. A storyboard is very similar to a comic book;
there are panels of drawings that also feature important speech, sound effects and musical cues. Your storyboard needs to show each important part of your animation and each frame should be annotated with:

● Shot type (close-up, medium shot, long-shot)

● Angle (high, medium, low)
● Shot duration (length of time)
● Any important audio (sounds)

Task 3: First, outline answers in PURPLE & second, Write Artist Intention Statement Below. This can be refined after creating the Storyboard in Task 4, below.

Aspects of Film Noir: Goal: Audience Key Scenes & Characters:

What do you want to accomplish?
We want to accomplish a successful film noir
movie which shows the audience a lesson on
how anyone can be a villain and that even heroes
do terrible things.
Why is this important?
It is important because it teaches people about
the importance of always being aware and how
not everyone is a good person. It also tells people
that anyone is capable of doing bad things and
we shouldn’t be naive. This is also a different
type of film making and it explores different film
genres.
Relevant to the audience?
It is relevant to the audience because it educates
people on the importance of being aware of one’s
surroundings and to not be too trusting.
Is there a message?
Yes, our message is that one must be aware of
others and not be so quick to trust.
Who: demographic=age, gender, status
16-18 year olds, not gender specific, medium- ● Asteria applying lipstick and admiring
long financial status herself which signals her character as a
bit vain.
● Iris finding her and requesting her to
come quietly
● Asteria trying to fight back and escape
● Iris killing Asteria while filling glad and
remorseful at the same time
*both women are in their mid-twenties
Setting: When & Where is it happening?
● This is happening in the early 2000s
during the summer
● It’s happening in New York at Asteria’s
apartment
● The last scene features them outside in an
alleyway

Who is in the story?

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● Asteria: a cold, manipulative and

controlling woman who has committed
various crimes and is being investigated.

● Iris: a detective who has been on Asteria’s

tail for a while but has also managed to
understand the woman in a deeper sense
however her main objective is still to
arrest her.

Artist Statement: Statement Of Inquiry (SOI):

What are the codes, conventions and characteristics of an experimental film and Avante Garde film?

Both types of films challenge the traditional method of film-making and value the meaning and style of the film more than how it would normally be received by the audience.
These films like to test the boundaries of film-making and make great use of unconventional techniques.

What's the purpose of an experimental film?

The purpose of experimental film is to test the boundaries of film-making to create something new or unique.

To what extent does experimental films tell a story?

Experimental films often abandoned the idea of traditional film or story making which sometimes leaves audiences confused however they still manage to convey a great message and story.

Explain your chosen idea. What are you creating? Explain what will be featured in your film; for example: scenes, characters, text, music, sound.
What kind of feeling and/or message should your film give to its audience? Is there an attitude you want your design to convey? Does the feeling of your film reflect those of any other films you were inspired by?
How will you use Film Conventions (shot sizes/camera angles/sound/text) to convey these feelings?
How long will the clip be?
How will you create the film clip? (Animation, software name, video on phone, editing software)

Our studio, Team femme fatale, consists of 4 members, Zaara Travadi, writer,and cinematographer, Ffion Collins, writer, and director, Aadya Tiwari, writer, editor and actor, and Aditi Ganesh, actor and writer. We will be producing a
film noir film for people aged 16-16 and it is meant for all genders. The film will take place in a New York apartment and will include 2 characters who are Asteria - a high profile criminal who is in her mid-twenties,and Iris - an important
detective who has been tracking Asteria for months, she is also in her mid-twenties. Iris has been tracking Asteria for months because she is suspected of murdering people who have had some form of connection with her. All these
people have done something terrible cruel to Asteria in the past and she killed them as her form of revenge. However, for months nothing could be blamed on her without hard evidence. Until Iris decided to take up the case and find out
more. Prior to the movie, Iris met Asteria at a charity gala and spoke to her. Iris could not believe a woman who was responsible for the deaths of many people was donating millions to children. Iris becomes confused about Asteria and
spends some time thinking about her while trying to think of her motives for murder. Meanwhile Asteria has figured out that Iris is a detective and tries to lure her into a trap. Asteria sends Iris an anonymous tip about where she leaves.
This is where the movie begins with Asteria in her home in which Iris bursts in. Iris tries to convince Asteria to come quietly but Asteria has a gun which she uses to shoot at the detective and escape. She misses and Iris manges to
catch up to her and kills her in the end in the alleyway. Iris feels regret for killing her but knows it had to be done. The movie begins with light jazz music being played in the background while Asteria applies lipstick. We used a medium
shot to zone into a long shot in this scene. The room is dimly lit. The next scene shows Iris with an over the shoulder shot waiting to brush Into Asteria’s home. The rest of the shots include medium shots, some zoom ins and outs and
long shots. The sound effects include gunshot, heels clicking on the floor and doors slamming. The first few scenes will be conducted in a dimly lit room while the last scene is in a dimly lit alleyway. The scene starts off as quite tense
but shifts to a sense of urgency and alarming tension when Asteria pulls out her gun and tries to escape. The overall clip will be between 2-3 minutes long. It will be filmed using the iphone cameras. The film will be edited using Capcut
software.

EXAMPLE Sentence starters:

Our studio, Team “Studio Awesome” is made up of three members whose roles include . . . We will be making a suspense thriller excerpt about . . . and the demographic/ audience is . . .This excerpt will take place in the (exposition,
rising action, climax, heightened suspense, resolution) where . . .describe the event, setting (where, when) and/or be a trailer for our film.

We are influenced by the film/director . . .

The characters include (age, names, descriptions, personality, cultures, etc) . . .their back story is all about . . .
There will be subtitles as some of the language might be in . . .The sound clips will be sourced from and include . . . especially in the shot that transitions from . . .
The feeling we want to convey will gradually shift from shot 6-7 as the audience will only be able to experience . . .(description of conventions short sized, camera angles, and sound, special effects as outlined in the storyboard below).
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The overall clip will be no shorter than ____ and no longer than ____.
We will create the excerpt/ movie trailer/ short film by using our cameras in our phones/ flip-a-clip and editing using the iMovie/Name of software.

Title: A Dance with Death

INT. DIMLY LIT LIVING ROOM - NIGHT

ASTERIA sits alone. She’s applying lipstick. The room is dimly lit, emphasizing her beauty.

Suddenly, the door swings open, revealing Iris. She enters with purpose, her trench coat billowing behind her. Asteria’s eyes narrow, but she remains calm.

IRIS
You're under arrest, Asteria. You can come peacefully or we can make this hard.

Asteria, amused by Iris' confidence.

ASTERIA
You think you can outsmart me, detective?

Iris moves closer, keeping a careful distance.

IRIS
It's just a matter of time. I always get my culprit.

ASTERIA leans forward, her voice dripping with intrigue.

ASTERIA
Perhaps I'll let you catch me detective... but only if you can keep up.

They lock eyes, a tense energy filling the room. Asteria reaches for her purse on the coffee table.

IRIS
Careful. Don't make a move you'll regret.

Asteria retrieves a gun from her purse, pointing it at Iris. The tension escalates.

ASTERIA
I'm not one to regret. But I am one to escape.

She swiftly stands, making a dash for the door. Iris reacts quickly, drawing her own gun and firing a single shot.
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FADE OUT.

INT. DARK ALLEYWAY - NIGHT

Iris stands alone, her gun still smoking. Asteria lies motionless on the ground, blood pooling beneath her.

IRIS
I’m sorry

Iris pockets her gun, a mix of triumph and sadness in her eyes. She walks away, leaving Asteria behind.

FADE OUT.

THE END

Task 4: Number slides and fill in info below. SOUND AND AUDIO are a MUST. Can be sketched by hand or completed digitally. Minimum of 12. - stick figures is fine.
Slide # 1 Time: 5 seconds Slide # 2 Time: 5 seconds Slide # 3 Time: 10 seconds

Images: Medium shot zoom out to long shot Images: Over the shoulder shot Images: Medium shot to close up of Asteria

Characters: Asteria Characters: Iris Characters: Asteria and Iris

Background: Dimly lit living room at night Background: Door and wall Background: Dimly lit living room at night

Transitions: zoom out Transitions: none Transitions: Zoom in

SCRIPT: SCRIPT: SCRIPT:

Text: None Text: None Text : none
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Speech: None Speech: None Speech:IRIS

You're under arrest, Asteria. You can come peacefully or
we can make this hard.
Sound/SFX: Light Jazz music Sound/SFX: Light Jazz

Sound/SFX: light jazz (quieter)

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Slide #4 Time: 12 seconds Slide #5 Time: 17 seconds Slide #6 Time: 15 seconds

Images: Medium shot Images:Close up of Iris stepping closer before a medium shot Images: Close up of Asteria leaning down to get her purse before a medium
shot

Characters: Asteria and Iris Characters: Asteria and Iris Characters: Asteria and Iris

Background: Dimly lit living room at night Background: Dimly lit living room at night Background: Dimly lit living room at night

Transitions: None Transitions: None Transitions: None

SCRIPT: SCRIPT: SCRIPT:

Text : none Text : none Text : none

Speech:ASTERIA Speech: IRIS Speech:IRIS

You think you can outsmart me, detective? It's just a matter of time. I always get my culprit. Careful. Don't make a move you'll regret.

Sound/SFX: light jazz (quieter)

ASTERIA Sound/SFX: light jazz (quieter)
Perhaps I'll let you catch me detective... but only if you can
keep up.

Sound/SFX: light jazz (quieter)

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Slide #7 Time: 7 seconds Slide # 8 Time: 17 seconds Slide # 9 Time: 17 seconds

Images: Close up of Asteria’s purse with gun inside Images: Close up of the gun before zooming out into long shot Images: Close up of Iris pulling out her own gun and over the shoulder shot
of Asteria running

Characters: None Characters: Asteria and Iris Characters: Asteria and Iris

Background: Table Background: Dimly lit living room at night Background: Dimly lit living room at night

Transitions: None Transitions: None Transitions: None

SCRIPT: SCRIPT: SCRIPT:

Text : none Text : none Text : none

Speech: none Speech: ASTERIA Speech: none

I'm not one to regret. But I am one to escape.
Sound/SFX: light jazz (quieter)
Sound/SFX: light jazz (quieter)
Sound/SFX: light jazz (quieter)
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Slide # 10’ Time: 20 seconds

Images: long shot before zoom in on the dead body

Background: Dark street

Characters: Iris and Asteria

Transitions: Zoom in

SCRIPT:
Text: none

Speech: none

Sound: none

Slide # 11 Time: 15 seconds

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Images: long shot before zoom in on the dead body

Background: Dark street

Characters: Iris

Transitions: Zoom in

SCRIPT:
Text: none

Speech: IRIS
I’m sorry

Sound: none

Slide # 12 Time: 15 seconds

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Images: close up on gun

Background: Dark street

Characters: none

Transitions: Zoom in

SCRIPT:
Text: none

Speech: none

Sound: none
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COMMON SHOT TYPES/ANGLES IN FILM-MAKING

Shot Code Description Purpose Example

Extreme Wide Shot/ This allows the viewer to understand the relationship between the
This shows the whole person and other characters, but
EWS characters and their environment. When a long shot is used to set up a
establishing the background dominates the shot.
location and its participants, it is called an establishing shot.

Wide shots help to orient the audience. They will generally be

showing an action or an event. A wide shot also gives the actors
WS In the wide shot, the subject takes up the full frame. room to move within a shot, without the camera having to follow
Wide/Long Shot them.

This shows half of the body. The shot is taken from above This allows you to get to know the character more closely by viewing
Medium Shot MS
the head to just below the waist. their facial expressions and body language.
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This is a shot taken of a person’s head from just above This used to introduce a character and allows the character to show
the head to the top of the upper chest. It can also be emotions. It can be used to heighten tension
Close-up CU
used to film an object at close range. It contains little or
no background.

This is a very close shot showing the detail of an object or To make the viewer aware of some specific detail in the film. It can be
Extreme Close-up ECU
the physical features of a person. used to heighten tension.

This shot is framed from behind a person who is looking

This shot helps to establish the position of each person, and get the feel
An over the shoulder shot OSS at the subject. The person facing the subject should
of looking at one person from the other's point of view.
usually occupy about 1/3 of the frame.

This is a cinematic technique where the camera looks

High-angle shots can make the subject seem vulnerable or powerless
High Angle shot HAS down on the subject from a high angle and the point of
when applied with the correct mood, setting, and effects.
focus often gets "swallowed up."

A low-angle shot, is a shot from a camera angle Psychologically, the effect of the low-angle shot is that it makes the
Low angle shot LAS
positioned low on the vertical axis, looking up. subject look strong and powerful.
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Panning shot PS A horizontal camera movement in which the camera moves To establish a scene or follow a moving subject
left and right. This is a swiveling movement, i.e. mounted in a
fixed location on a tripod or shoulder

Tilting shot TS A vertical camera movement in which the camera moves up

or down from a stationary location like a shoulder or tripod.

Dutch tilt The Dutch Tilt means a deliberately slanted camera angle. This can be used for dramatic effect and helps portray unease, disorientation,
frantic or desperate action, intoxication, madness, etc.

Criterion B Rubric: Developing

Achievem Achievement Level Descriptor Task Specific Clarification
ent Level

0 You haven’t created a storyboard. This will not be you. You have not created an original script or character.
1-2 i. demonstrates limited practical exploration of an idea or ideas i.This is the Storyboard. You created a basic storyboard with simple images and no annotations. There is little to no use of the range of shot-sizes and camera
angles. There was weak character development and script building
ii. presents a clear artistic intention and states artistic choices.
ii. presents a clear artistic intention and states artistic choices.
3-4 i. demonstrates sufficient practical exploration of an idea or You presented a clear storyboard and script that was annotated with some directions. There is some consideration given to the use of different shot-sizes and
ideas camera angles. There were some clear characters and story development.

ii. presents a clear artistic intention in line with the statement of ii. presents a clear artistic intention in line with the statement of inquiry and states artistic choices.
inquiry and states artistic choices.
5-6 i. demonstrates substantial practical exploration of an idea or i.This is the Storyboard. You presented a clear storyboard that was annotated fully and in detail. The directions were easy to follow for the cast and crew. Your
ideas board shows the use of each shot-size and camera angle. Your script had clarity, was well formatted and contained strong dialogue.

ii. presents a clear artistic intention in line with the statement of
inquiry and states artistic choices.
7-8 i. demonstrates extensive and varied practical exploration of an
idea or ideas
ii. presents a clear artistic intention in line with the statement of
inquiry and describes artistic choices.
Storyboard
ii. presents a clear artistic intention in line with the statement of inquiry and states artistic choices.
i.This is the Storyboard. You presented a clear storyboard that was drawn skilfully, annotated fully and in detail. The directions were easy to follow for the cast
and crew. Your board showed clearly and the use of the full range camera angles and shot-sizes. Your script had clarity, was excellently formatted and contained
strong dialogue and character development.
ii. presents a clear artistic intention in line with the statement of inquiry and describes artistic choices.