Chapter 2 Inventions and Origins 71c. Feasibility to capture the situations and events of the story
d. Interest of the concept, characters, and cinematic elements- Members evaluate the concepts and see if they can arrive
at a consensus. If there is lack of consensus, the director
proposes a solution to the plan and presents the proposal to
the instructor for consultation. From this outside evaluation
of the project, the producer submits a choice to the group.
If there is still lack of consensus in the group, the team must
return to the instructor for a fi nal decision.
C. Production- Crew and talent positions
a. Director – For each activity and exercise in class,
the instructor will oversee the rotation of directorial
positions. If possible, the person who off ered the main
idea for the script will fi nalize the script and function
as the director. Working with the cinematographer, the
director must prepare a shot list or storyboard for the
scene. Th e director has the fi nal say on decisions for
how to shoot the scene (within the class guidelines, of
course!).
b. Cinematographer – Th is person will shoot the scene. It is
important to work closely with the director and agree on
the manner in which the scene is to be shot.
c. Sound – If applicable and necessary, there can be a boom
microphone for the scene. Remember, even if there is no
dialogue, it may be important to record quality sound
of the scene. Th e actors or the editor may serve in this
position.
d. Actors and editor – From among the remaining group
members and possible outside sources, the three
remaining roles must be cast. Th e editor of the project
can be chosen from this group. As with the directorial
position, the instructor will arrange rotation of editing
roles for each exercise. - Cinematography
a. Tripod – A tripod must be used for at least two of the
shots, if one is available.
b. Movement – Th ere must be at least one shot with
simulated dolly movement: this includes using a
wheelchair, an AV rolling cart, camera held on a
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