Zombie Horror Film Making Practical Workshop

Zombie Horror

Filmmaking

Zombie Horror filmmaking

Zombie Outline for the weekDay 1- Pre Production/Production/Post Production/How to make zombie films- film conventions-shot types/Green screen/Brainstorm make film on ipadsAssign script writing groups/Storyboarding.Day 2- Finalize storyboards and roles/ Rehearse scenes/Equipment demo lights-camera-tripods/Make props/find locations/ start filming/Day 3- FilmingDay 4- Post production - Finish filming/Create sound effects/narration/Editing films EditingDay 5- Showcase films. 4pm

SCHEDULE- 11.00am - 1.00pm lUNCH 2.00pm - 5.00pm

WHY ARE ZOMBIE FILMS SO POPULAR?

NAME 3 ZOMBIE FILMSWHAT TYPES OF ZOMBIES ARE THERE?WHAT IS THE PLOT OF A TYPICAL ZOMBIE FILM?

ZOMBIE FILM CONVENTIONS

EVERY ZOMBIE FILM WRITER KNOWS AND BORROWS TYPICAL ZOMBIE FILM CONVENTIONS TO CREATE THEIR STORY.

WHAT ARE ZOMBIE FILM CONVENTIONS?

ZOMBIE FILM CONVENTIONSSMALL GROUP OF PROTAGONISTSISOLATIONAPOCALYPTIC WORLDCONTRAST BETWEEN FAST AND SLOW EDITINGKINETIC CAMERAS FOR CHASE SCENESABANDONED LOCATIONSURBAN BUT DESERTED LOCATIONSWANT TO SURVIVE RATHER THAN KILL ZOMBIESSHOOT IN HEAD TO KILL

HORROR FILMS IN GENERAL.

DESIGNED TO FRIGHTEN CAUSE PANIC TO THE AUDIENCE INVOKE FEARS NORMALLY CONCLUDES IN A SHOCKING ENDING.

LEAD PROTAGONIST WILL USUALLY SURVIVE.

GOOD VS. EVIL AND GOOD NORMALLY CONQUERS EVIL

ZOMBIE FILM CONVENTIONS -CINEMATORAPHY - the art of photography and camerawork in film-making

KEEP IN MIND THE LOCATION WHEN WRITING SCRIPT THE WALLS/ST AGUSTINE'S CHURCH/CITY CENTRE/NERVE CENTRE

ZOMBIE FILM CONVENTIONS -CINEMATORAPHY

EXTREME LONG SHOT / ESTABLISHING SHOTLONG SHOT


LOW ANGLE_ZOMBIE POSTURE_OFF AXIS CAMERATWO SHOT_BACKGROUND

ZOMBIE FILM CONVENTIONS -CINEMATORAPHYOVER THE SHOULDERLOW ANGLE OVER SHOLDER


LOW ANGLE_MID SHOT_BACKGROUND07 LOW ANGLE_ MEDIUM CLOSE UPLOW ANGLE HERO


LOW ANGLE OVER SHOLDERHIGH ANGLE

HIGH ANGLE_ZOMBIE ATTACK_OFF AXIS


EXTREME CLOSE UP


NO TALKING ROOMLEAD ROOMNO LEAD ROOM TALKING ROOM (MEDIUM CLOSE UP)


POINT OF VIEW


LOCATION_RULE OF THIRDS_BACKGROUND_NO TALKING/LEAD ROOMATTACKED IN CONFINED SPACES_BLACK AND WHITE_SHADOWS

DEPTH OF FIELD

OFF AXIS_TRAPPED_UNSETTLING

ZOMBIE FILM CONVENTIONS -CINEMATORAPHYInto Door ShotExtreme Close UpPan Shot of Moving ObjectPOV/Pan ShotMedium ShotWide ShotProfile ShotOver the Shoulder ShotOut of Door ShotDolly ShotClose UpHigh Angle ShotLow Angle ShotPan Shot of Moving ObjectPan Shot of Stationary ObjectPOV Shot

Camera movement


LIGHTING_ FROM BELOWBACK LIGHTINGLIGHTING_STRONG SHADOWS

ZOMBIE SURVIVAL ACTIVITY

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I used 5 themes to choose from as a basis for the film script. The 5 themes I got from this resource;

Story Arc

ZOMBIE iPad apps

BluxiMovieGreen Screen

ZOMBIE FILM CONVENTIONS -CINEMATORAPHYRecording AudioHow to Hold CameraKeep Still/Support armsPractice Camera MovementPre-Roll/Post-RollHolding Camera Horizontal5-10 Second BurstsEdit On The FlyCamera shotsInto Door ShotExtreme Close UpPan Shot of Moving ObjectPOV/Pan ShotMedium ShotWide ShotProfile ShotOver the Shoulder ShotOut of Door ShotDolly ShotClose UpHigh Angle ShotLow Angle ShotPan Shot of Moving ObjectPan Shot of Stationary ObjectPOV Shot

Using the ipads for

More ZOMBIE FILM CONVENTIONS PROPS STORY DEVICES

Green screen ENHANCE YOUR MOVIECOMBINE GREEN SCREENS WITH OTHER GREEN SCREEN AND YOUR VIDEO FOOTAGE- ACTORS REACT TO GREEN SCREEN ZOMBIES

ZOMBIE SURVIVAL MANUALstoryboardOnce you are happy with the script create your storyboard. This is essential to help visualise your ideas, communicate to group and work out any problems, there might be an easier and more effective option. Use a variety of camera angles to tell story.Storyboards can contain a drawing and notes on dialogue or arrows to show camera movement.

STUDENT FILM EXAMPLES

The Zombeatles - A Hard Day's Night of the Living DeadZombie radio broadcast

ZOMBIE FILM CONVENTIONS -CINEMATORAPHYHow to Hold CameraKeep Still/Support armsPractice Camera MovementPre-Roll/Post-RollHolding Camera Horizontal5-10 Second BurstsEdit On The FlyCamera shotsInto Door ShotExtreme Close UpPan Shot of Moving ObjectPOV/Pan ShotMedium ShotWide ShotProfile ShotOver the Shoulder ShotOut of Door ShotDolly ShotClose UpHigh Angle ShotLow Angle ShotPan Shot of Moving ObjectPan Shot of Stationary ObjectPOV Shot

Using the ipads for

zombie FILMMAKING ESSENTIAL CHECKLISTSELECT YOUR THEME.BRAINSTORM IDEAS/ROUGH STORY/CAMERA SHOTS (5- 10 MINUTES)(PRE-PRODUCTION).DECIDE ON ROLES CAMERA DIRECTOR ACTORS.FILM SHOULD BE 1-3 MINUTES LONG (PRODUCTION).WHEN FILMING - SHORT BURSTS -NO MORE THAN 5 - 10 SECOND BURSTS (UNLESS YOU INTEND TO EDIT IT DOWN).PRE-ROLL /POST-ROLL.TRY SAME SCENE FROM DIFFERENT ANGLES.HOLD IPAD HORIZONTAL WHEN FILMING!!!HOLD CAMERA STEADY PRACTICE ANY CAMERA MOVEMENT BEFORE A TAKE.USE A VARIETY OF CAMERA SHOTS TO BETTER TELL YOUR STORY.EDIT ON THE FLY SO YOU CAN REVIEW AND ADD TO YOUR FILM NECESSARY PARTS AND SE IF IT IS WORKING.12:30 - (POST PRODUCTION) - BACK FROM FILMING MORE CAREFUL EDITING ANDINCLUDE TITLES & CREDITS/SOUND EFFECTS/MUSIC/NARRATION.

Day 2

Print signage. Cast and crew: Best zombie -Auditions for cast; prepare a script direction.Presenter/sZombiesHeroesReporters

Girl who has to be saved/is stronger/better than the boys at killing zombies.Plot: Zombie survival guide text print text and categories.Make your own music/sound effects.Top 10 film making tips.Use some film conventions for scenes friend gets bit and the dilemma that ensues- avoid cleches? Make funny.Locations very important- St Columbs park.Night vision camera.Script break down into scenes.Illustrate the premise of the film.

ZOMBIE SURVIVAL ACTIVITY

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I used 5 themes to choose from as a basis for the film script. The 5 themes I got from this resource;

ZOMBIE SURVIVAL MANUALbrainstorming script and storyboardEach of the 5 sections should have a brief paragraph which pertains to the title. You can also include point form lists, diagrams, and drawings that will help the victims. Remember that your reader knows absolutely nothing about zombies and will need the information to be detailed, organized, and thorough! Their lives are in your hands. Also, consider using procedural writing strategies when possible so people will need to know what to do step-by-step.

ZOMBIE SURVIVAL MANUALbrainstorming scriptBreak into groups of 3/4.Choose chapter out of hat. Assign characters.Assign crew roles.Dialogue/narration.Special FX/Costume/makeup.Sound Effects to show that there is more going on in you film than you can afford to show.

What is a storyboard?Once a concept or script is written for a film or animation, the next step is to make a storyboard. Astoryboard visually tells the story of an animation panel by panel, kind of like a comic book.Your storyboard will should convey some of the following information:What charaters are in the frame, and how are they moving?What are the characters saying to each other, if anything?How much time has passed between the last frame of the storyboard and the current one?Where the "camera" is in the scene? Close or far away? Is the camera moving?Why make a storyboard?Creating a storyboard will help you plan your animation out shot by shot. You can make changes to your storyboard before you start animating, instead of changing your mind later. You will also be able to talk about your animation and show your storyboard to other people to get feedback on your ideas.

More ZOMBIE FILM CONVENTIONS CHARACTERS


CREATIVE CAMERA WORKDISTORTED_REFLECTIONCONTRAZOOMLOW ANGLE THROUGH TELEPHONE DIAL


MAKEUPBAD TEETH _ LIQUORICE SWEETSCOSTUMESSCRUBSHEAD PROP

FAKE HAND

More ZOMBIE FILM CONVENTIONS PROPS STORY DEVICESPORRIDGE FOR SPECIAL EFFECTSFAST & SLOW MOVING ZOMBIES

SIGNAGE

PROPS


GRABBING ARMSSURPRISE-BITE_NECKZOMBIE DOING NORMAL THINGSRISING DEADZOMBIE ATTACK_CLAUSTROPHOBICTRAPPED BY ZOMBIES


COMMUNICATION DEVICES_CREATE SENSE OF ISOLATIONGETTING PREPARED MONTAGE INTERNET_GETTING INFORMATION ABOUT PANDEMICNEWS FLASH_GOING OFF AIR_DESPERATIONRADIO BROADCAST CREATE FEAR & PANICIMPRESSION THAT CHAOS IS HAPPEINGEVERYWHERE WITHOUT HAVING TO SHOW IT

SET DESIGNGREEN SCREENPROPS

Zombie-script-storyboard-filming rolesSTORYBOARD ARTISTCOLABORATE IN WRITINGCODIRECTORCODIRECTORSOUND RECORDISTCAMERA OPERATORACTORSCONTINUITYMAKE UP

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Zombie Horror Film Making Practical Workshop