Seven Visual Story Components
| Cue | Notes |
| Space Use of depth and distance | |
| Line and Shape diagonals convey “fear” or uneasiness, camera angled | |
| Setting a particular feeling. | Tone reveal things, tone defines brightness of objects. ex make character set in dark with a bright background |
| Express the feeling in the film right now Colors = Significance | Color Color wheel, can be used to express audience of rise or run of tension. |
| What is the audience paying attention to? | Movement The attention of the audience |
| Background | Rhythm alteration, repetition, tempo. Where the audiences eyes go. Using audio to go over. |
Summary
Resources
- Mr. Le Duc’s Blog with numerous examples and further details
- Read The Visuals and the Story by Bruce Block (PDF)
- Visual Story Template (PDF)
- Story Visual Intensity Structure SCENE Worksheet (PDF) to plan out the Visual Story component
- Use the Story Visual Intensity Structure FILM Worksheet (PDF) to plan out the complete production
- Advanced Storyboard Template Explained
- Blocking Planning Guide (PDF)
- Blocking and Acting Worksheet (PDF)
- 5 Stages of Blocking Worksheet (PDF)
- Light Settings and Set-Up Worksheet (PDF)
- Camera Operation and Control
- Lens Operation and Control
- Audio Deck Operation and Control
- Acting Operation and Control
- Blocking Operation and Control
- Lighting Operation and Control
- Editing Operation and Control
