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Starting from scratch

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   It is that time again. Time to scrape up an entirely new project out of pretty much nothing. So, the plan is to assemble everyone and pick a date that works for everyone involved in the making of this short film. The issue is people have lives. The result is that filming will have to be delayed for quite some time. It is unfortunate, as nearly everything as far as the props go have been put together. Extras for the film are willing to help too. Of course, as any level minded individual would want, they want a set date and location for the filming. We cannot provide such information at this time. The closest thing to that we can give them is an estimated time, or a window of time that we hope they would be free on. Personally, I know these people relatively well, so I could probably buy us a round of root beer floats after we pack up. Normal people likely would have quit on us by now. It is funny to think about the circumstances me and my team would face without them. The lo...

Our script

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Location of scene: Wooded area SCENE 1: Two soldiers in gray uniforms are running away from something, there is loud popping noises in the background. They jump into a sunken area in the ground and turn their weapons in the direction they came from. After a while, they settle into their new hole in the ground and catch their breath. SH: "If we keep retreating like this, we will end up in the sea." The Spotter hears this, so he reaches into his pocket for a circular tin can. SP: "Here, to keep your head on straight." The Sharpshooter takes then tin, looks at it, and hands it back. SH: "Save it." The Spotter takes the tin back, smiles, and then eats a portion of the chocolate. After this, they both go up to the ledge and watch for any movement. SCENE 2: Both soldiers are watching for any enemy movement. SH: "See anything yet?" We see what is ahead of them in the eyes of the binoculars, there is nothing. SP: "No, nothing." They continue to...

Storyboard

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Title Design

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  Title Design   The opening credits of the film will appear placed throughout the clips at the start . That will be written in a camouflage green color. They will be placed all throughout the screens at different  moments in the beginning . And then at the end the end credits will roll.   - The titles will appear on screen in normal lettering and then fade into the video, in a sort of camouflage way .   - Each title will disappear after 2-3 seconds.   - All titles will be in capital letters.   Example : PRODUCED BY: SMITH   - All titles will be in green .   Example: PRODUCED BY: SMITH   - The last and most important name to appear on screen at the beginning of the film will be that of the director. This title will be centered on the screen and in font 2 sizes larger than the rest.  

Planning it out

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Schedule   2/1/2 5 - 2/3/2 5 : On th ese day s , we will be figuring out the placement and how we want to set up the film. Practice acting and figuring out if the script needs to be changed.   2/ 7 /2 5 - 2/1 2/ 2 5 : On these days this is where the actual outside will take place. Practice the rest of the script. Once the group gets there, we will have to wait for everyone to get ready in all the gear . The first day s are when hopefully all the filming will be done. We might be able to finish them, so  I gave us an extra day to do the rest.   2 /24/2 5 - 2 /2 6 /2 5 : On these days the plan is to edit the whole entire short film. It might take longer but the plan is to finish it in this time frame .   Location   We will be filming in one  main location . It will be at a particular park because the props, costume , and gear needs special treatment. Middle River Terrace Park.         Participates  ...