Yippie!!! Script Writing

When I saw the list of modules for selection this semester and saw Script Writing among the list I was very excited. Excited, not because I'm good at it but because I want to be good at it learning the skill of script writing will help in all areas of my work as a journalist. I believe that if I had known the skills for script writing when doing Comm. Studio 3 I would have done a better job with my photo novel. Script writing class thus far has been engaging and I believe I am well on my way to improving with my scripts. I look forward to sharing more on my journey of changing the world through my writings.

Genres

 Miss came prepared to class on January 22,2013 with a colourful powerpoint presentation that depicted and explained several genres in film. The class was lively has students recalled various films that  they had seen and applied them to the lesson being taught. According to the the power point presentation a film genre is a recognizable type of movie, characterized by certain pre-established conventions.

Primary Film Genres

• Drama
• Comedy
• Action
• Adventure
• Horror
• Science Fiction
• Animated
• Crime
• Fantasy
• Suspense
• Documentary
• Musicals
• Family
• Westerns
• War

I was blown away by how many movies miss has watched, I guess when you have an interest in something you have to give it your full full attention. I enjoyed this class and I learned many new concepts that I wasn't aware of previously and it gave me a new perspective so the next time I watch a movie I will be watching more intently.

The battle of August Town

Visited the community of August Town yesterday with my classmates to get first hand information needed for our group project. Lets just say I know august town had some issues but I never expected to see what I saw. The residents were depressed and the structures they called homes were as shaky as their spirits. The experienced allowed me to be more respectful of the hard work that my parents have put in to ensure that I have a nice home and for the blessings that God has given me. Jamaica is far more than the land wood and water let us remember the people.

1.Faculty of Education & Liberal Studies (Bathroom) is my topic

Sub Topics

1.Why isn't bleach fully utilized as a cleaning agent?

2.Is the cleaning staff competent?

3.Is it healthy to use public bathrooms?

2.Lack of seats on campus is my topic

Sub Topics

1.Is it acceptable for my food to be drenched by rain?

2.When will it be easier to rest my legs?

3.Doesn't administration see the struggles of the students?

3.Fashion is my topic

Sub Topics

1. What goes through a girls mind when dressing for school?

2.Why does it seem that girls put more  effort into dressing for school than boys?

3.Are high heels really necessary?

Everywhere I go these days I find myself looking at details thinking of how I would capture the moment with my camera. Classes have opened up my eyes as to what it takes to get the right shot and what I need to remember and what I should forget when writing my stories.

Papine Project

 Class today saw us going through the premises that we have written in preparation for the completion of our project later on in the semester. Miss examined the premises and gave feedback and assistance on the steps we should take to get our project under way. Class today showed me that with proper preparations I can prevent some of the stress and pressure later on in getting my project completed on time.

The Bus Experience

     Today just like every other day I journeyed to and fro via the public transport system. However, today the conductor of the bus seemed to be having some what of a PMS type day as he decided to take out all his stress from his work out on me.  As I payed him my fare the conductor created quite an excitement on me on the bus as he was rather upset about the fact that I gave him a $500 note and he now had to go out of his way to find change. "Yoooo u fi walk wid bbc change my girl man nuh ave time fi dis" thats what this man had the audacity to say to me.I calmly said to him if you don't want anyone to pay $500 say that as we enter the bus so I can know not to travel on this particular bus.

   The bus drive continued and not another word was exchanged until the conductor became enraged again when a passenger handed him a $1000 bill. Out bursts echoed throughout the bus as everyone shouted their disgusts with the conductor. Everyone received their correct change and the journey continued as the conductor stared angrily at the passengers. Thank God I arrived home safely.

Shots

Cinematic shots are defined  by the amount of subject within a frame

Shots can vary in duration
Shots can vary in size
Shots carry meaning... what purpose would shots serve if they conveyed no meaning not much would it

I had no previous knowledge of shots so I was quite interested in the topic as Ms.Davies spoke on the topic

Types of Shots

Long shot 
Medium shot
Close-up shot
Extreme long shot
Full shot
Medium shot
Over the shoulder shot


Long shot is used to show the full human figure and shows a clear view of the environment
Full shot would show a figure from the knees/waist up shows it as approximately life size

NEVER FRAME AT JOINTS

Medium shot shows the subject in relation to its immediate surroundings.
Over the shoulder shot usually has two persons in the shot  with one having his/her back to the camera and the other facing the camera
Close up shots  shows very little of the background and concentrates primarily on the face or a specific detail only shows part of the subject. Close ups allow us to share the emotions of the  characters.
Reaction shot is used to show the effect of one person's words or actions on the other people  in the scene.