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TRIPLE TAKE

LESSON TWO

MOOD, MOTION & MORE ON INTERVIEWS: THE FILMMAKERS MIX

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REVIEW

HOMEWORK CHECK

GEAR CHECK

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ESSENTIAL

QUESTION

HOW DO THE TECHNICAL, EMOTIONAL, AND VISUAL ASPECTS OF FILMMAKING HELP US TO EXPLORE SELF-AWARENESS AND BUILD STRONGER, MORE RESPECTFUL RELATIONSHIPS THROUGH STORYTELLING?

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SETTING�THE MOOD

TEACHER NOTES:

1. STATE: First, we need to understand the importance of setting the mood in a film. Crafting a film's mood with thoughtful lighting, music, and color invites viewers to explore their own emotions, fostering self-awareness and enhancing relationship skills by understanding how moods influence interpersonal connections and empathy. Let’s learn a bit more about creating mood in film by watching the short video.

�2. Show the video (approximately 7 minutes in length) on Setting the Mood: What's Your Story: Setting A Mood (Ep.2) on Vimeo

�3. Tell students they can establish mood in their story through sound, music, light, shot angles, and more.

�4. Give students things to think about (feel free to have class discussion if time allows):

How can music bring about different feelings?
How can a pan create a sense of urgency? Example: A quick pan following a character who is running can convey a sense of urgency
How can a tilt convey a sense of power? Example: A slow tilt upward to reveal a villain's face can create a sense of dread in the audience and make the villain look powerful.
How can light convey mood? Example: An image of a dark country road conveys an ominous or scary tone, a bright day full of sunshine conveys a happy, hopeful tone

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INTRODUCTION TO B-ROLL

TEACHER NOTES:

STATE: B-Roll is also an essential part of telling a good story. Utilizing B-roll to spotlight subtle human interactions sharpens our observation, enhancing self-awareness and nurturing our ability to connect with and understand others. Let’s watch and learn more about B-Roll!
Show the video (approximately 6 minutes in length) on Introduction to B-Roll: What's Your Story: Introduction to B-Roll (Ep.6) on Vimeo�
Share the following film tips with the students:
STATE: Here are some other B-Roll tips to think through. To film a scene, you need to shoot a sequence of at least three shots. Always think in terms of three types of camera shots.

Wide Shot – This is a wide view of the activity or location. This shot sets the scene.
Medium Shot – This is a closer view showing only part of the same scene. If the wide shot had five people in the frame, the medium shot might only have two.
Close-Up – This is even closer of faces, objects and other details

Camera Angles and Positions are also important.

Change your camera angles for some of your shots while filming the same scene.
Look for Close Ups that help capture details to tell your story.
Set up the shot.
Make sure the camera is steady.
Hold each camera shot for at least 12 seconds. Count to yourself!
Avoid shooting into bright light sources, such as windows or even bright lamps.
Have the available light to your side or behind you.

Using Camera Zoom has benefits. Some tips:

The further zoomed in you are, the harder it is to keep the shot steady.
If you are holding the camera in hand, keep the shot zoomed out and step closer to your subject for close-ups or medium shots, rather than zooming in.
All of this allows the editor more options when putting your film together. The more options an editor has, the more creative they can be

*You may wish to consider building in additional practice time with the film kit as time allows on these concepts. You may also wish to post these tips on B-Roll in your class for future use by students.

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INTERVIEWS

INTERVIEW SUBJECTS AND QUESTIONS

INTERVIEW SCHEDULE AND TIPS

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TEACHER NOTES:

1. STATE: Remember, mastering open-ended questions and active listening in interviews is key to uncovering authentic stories, fostering a deeper human connection between the subject, the filmmaker, and the audience. These are the next documents you need to complete before our next (and last session). If the documents from Session 1 are not done, complete those and then move to these. Divide tasks within your production group to get these items done. You only need one completed copy of each document.

�2. Review the next Interview documents for completion:

Interview Question Protocol: https://s3.amazonaws.com/cwktv.content/StoryTruths+2024/Interview+Subjects+%26+Questions.pdf
Interview Schedule: https://s3.amazonaws.com/cwktv.content/StoryTruths+2024/INTERVIEW+SCHEDULE.pdf
If there is additional class time, consider having students watch the 2 videos on Interviewing for reinforcement of concepts.
What's Your Story: Introduction to Interviewing (Ep.4) on Vimeo
What's Your Story: Interview Tips and Tricks (Ep.5) on Vimeo

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RECAP

What’s Due by Session 3?

PRACTICE AND KNOW YOUR FILM KIT!

COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING PROTOCOLS:

ADD ADDITIONAL INFO TO YOUR STORYBOARD FOR B-ROLL AND MOOD DETAILS

INTERVIEW SUBJECT & QUESTIONS AND SCHEDULE FOR INTERVIEWS

TEACHER NOTES:

Between lesson 2 and 3 (recommended students have minimum 3 class periods in between lessons so they can have work time) students will complete:

Provide opportunities for further understanding and exploring of film kits. Kits: Assembly and Disassembly; Usage.

STATE: The assigned production group writer will record (with your group members) on their electronic copy or printed copy the following:

Revisit The Storyboard Template: https://s3.amazonaws.com/cwktv.content/StoryTruths+2024/TRIPLE+TAKE_STORYBOARD+TEMPLATE_STORYTRUTHS.pdf� – do you have your ideas for Mood and B-Roll clearly established – add labels and additional information as needed to your Story Board!
Complete the Interview Subjects & Questions document: https://s3.amazonaws.com/cwktv.content/StoryTruths+2024/Interview+Subjects+%26+Questions.pdf
Complete the Schedule for the Interviews – contact your interviewees and get them scheduled! https://s3.amazonaws.com/cwktv.content/StoryTruths+2024/INTERVIEW+SCHEDULE.pdf
*If documents are not completed from Session 1, then please divide up the tasks that more than one person is writing. The director needs to ensure that all documents are collected in one place.

STATE: Reflect on how harnessing the technical and emotional aspects of filmmaking enhances your storytelling – it serves as a mirror to our inner selves (so we benefit too!) and a bridge to more meaningful, respectful connections with others. Think about this as you complete your assignments.

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