AFS青原色工作坊導(dǎo)師喬納森PPT教學(xué)課件

1、Abstract -Relationship to People People are always involved in our filmmaking endeavors. Before we are able to see the people in our films as characters we must see them as people and remember that to some degree they are “acting” as themselves.第2頁/共16頁第1頁/共16頁Abstract -My Relationship My relationsh

2、ip to reality is heavily influenced by my relationship to the divine. I have a deep faith and experience a sense that my reality is guided by unseen forces, omens, and strange coincidences. As such I am often looking for layers of meaning in my daily experience. This idea of layered meaning has impl

3、ications in my filmmaking. It also dictates that I have to believe in what I am doing from an ethical standpoint and that helps unleash my power. I often refer to this aspect of my approach as my “kung-fu.”第3頁/共16頁第2頁/共16頁Abstract -life as movie Another aspect of my relationship to reality is that I

4、 see my life as a story. One that is currently developing and will eventually end. The idea is that my life is a work of art and that I am currently writing it. The perception of “l(fā)ife as movie”is a mind state that I sometimes find useful. The current setting for my film is China, it is very excitin

5、g right now. I cant stress enough how essential I feel “state of consciousness” is in creative endeavors in general but in documentary filmmaking in particular. At the very least always keep the fact that you are building something with little blocks of reality in the back of your mind. “Once in a L

6、ullaby” was made when I was very ill and I am certain that the pain I was in allowed me special insights and an appreciation of the subject matter.第4頁/共16頁第3頁/共16頁P(yáng)ractical -Building the arc I am assuming that as filmmakers you have a basic understanding of what is usually referred to as “the narrat

7、ive arc.” This is the path that most/almost all Hollywood films, novels, and documentaries follow. The reason it is so popular is: it works. There is something about the narrative arc that appeals across cultures and to different kind of people everywhere. I have concluded that this is for two reaso

8、ns: 1) People are interesting. We want to get to know others and feel limited and isolated by our cultures constraints 2) Life is a struggle and “misery loves company.” Simply put the Ark introduces us to people and takes our minds off of our own daily struggles for 90 minutes as we observe our new

9、friends struggle第5頁/共16頁第4頁/共16頁Narrative Arc第6頁/共16頁第5頁/共16頁P(yáng)ractical -Exposition Give the viewer what they need to know (BUT NOT TOO MUCH or it will be “front heavy”) Introduce the characters . . .protagonist, antagonist, the setting (can also be a character) etc. Hint or introduce basic conflict.

10、 Ideally, you have an “inciting incident” to do this. Entice the audience make them want to know more.第7頁/共16頁第6頁/共16頁P(yáng)ractical -rising action Build the suspense towards a turning point. Confrontation occurs. Make the opponent, antagonist, challenge a “worthy adversary”. Show “what is at stake” for

11、characters. If possible add a second conflict or struggle.第8頁/共16頁第7頁/共16頁P(yáng)ractical -turning point/Climax Point directly leading up to and the point of highest tension or drama conflict, climax. Marks a change in affairs.第9頁/共16頁第8頁/共16頁P(yáng)ractical -Falling Action The conflict between protagonist and

12、antagonist Final outcome is in doubt Slows resolution. The solution should be slowed down.第10頁/共16頁第9頁/共16頁P(yáng)ractical -Denouement/Resolution allows us to digest after conflict is resolved sets us up to feel OK parting ways with our characters第11頁/共16頁第10頁/共16頁P(yáng)ractical -ACTING STRUCTURED The Three Ac

13、t Structure is another lens we can use to look at our stories. Act 1 - 25% Establish Main Characters, find out how they relate to others, where what kind of world they live in, introduce turning point and what is at stake for the characters Act 2 - Pace quickens, rising stakes, more complications, r

14、eversals, longest act Act 3 - everything catches up to main character, comes to breaking point, where Climax and denouement occur第12頁/共16頁第11頁/共16頁3X5 Please copy this graph.第13頁/共16頁第12頁/共16頁Your favorite Part What is your favorite part of the narrative arc? When you are watching a film when are yo

15、u most engaged? Do you like the beginning, middle, or end? Describe mine and what it says about me.第14頁/共16頁第13頁/共16頁Outline - Your film Apply the 5 sections of the Narrative Arc to an actual film. The film can be one you have shot, want to shoot, or even a favorite film from another film maker. Wri

16、te down as much detail as possible about what happens (or could happen) for each section. Feel free to entertain multiple options simultaneously. 第15頁/共16頁第14頁/共16頁Share Now that you have this “skeleton” of you dramatic arc find a partner and take turns sharing your narrative arc with each other. Ask ea