My idea for dealers’ choice is about a life’s journey to and from work as my metaphor of ‘the walk.’ The video will have a man walking and interacting in his daily life as music is playing while he consciously thinks out loud. I see the video as being poetic. There are some scenes of the character in a library, bus, and passing by a person on the street. I am seeking to reveal ones humanity of walking the same road everyday as the character consciously thinks of his life and new encounters.
My talent (myself) runs across the traffic light to cross the street. He quickly glances at his cellular phone for the time than begins to speed up.
Scene 2
He looks at his shoes to notice his lance is untied. As he continues to walk fast, he avoids the lances.
Scene 3
He hears his phone rings than reaches his cellular phone than he trips over his shoes lances. The phone opens apart and he misses the call.
Scene 4
He puts the phone together and calls the missed call. He calls the number, and it was his boss telling him he do not have to work.
Script:
Boss:
Hello, Thank you for calling Winks Hamburger.
Jason:
Hello. Uhm. Uhm. Did some one call me?
Boss:
Yeah Uhm. Who is this?
Jason:
Uh!Yes. This is Jason. I did. Someone call me.
Boss:
Yeah! I just callin you to tell you you don’t have to come in to work. I got Carldell. Alright Thanks bye.
a. Determine each character’s spine – life goals/objectives
Getting to work on time.
b. What are each major character’s obstacles to reaching their objectives?
Shoe lances.
c. What are the actions the characters will use to overcome their obstacles and reach their objectives?
Didn’t find one.
d. What are the ways and means the characters will use?
None.
e. What adjustments do the characters make when their actions and means don’t succeed?
Did not need.
f. What realistic doings are the actors engaged in?
Tripping over lance.
2. Breakdown the Script -- Determine the following
a. The number and types of actors required
One actor (me).
b. How many scenes each actor will be in and the total length of their performances.
c. The requirements, number, and types of locations.
One location. Street setting.
d. The number and types of stunts and special effects.
One stunts (me). Tripping over shoe lances.
e. What special costumes and makeup will be required?
Wendy’s uniform.
f. What props are required?
None.
3. Location Scout (locations_legal.doc) – during scout note sound quality, available light, and power. Take photos of location. Post to your blog.
Will use sound effects. Only need batteries.
4. Confirm Locations – Draw an overhead map of the natural and electrical power sources.
Need batteries only.
5. Block each scene by creating a series of thumbnails for each scene. Master Shots – note coverage.
6.Determine the number of days you will shoot
10am to 2pm Sat.
7. Create a spreadsheet schedule – this should include:
date – days – scene – time – location – actors –
10am to 2pm Sat.
8. Create a contact sheet for all actors/crew/locations
No need.
9. Create maps for actors if not picking them up.
