Includes index

Includes bibliographical references (pages 447-451)

-Introduction; Internet; Craft versus Art and Collaboration-What Are the Steps- The Organization of the Book-Producer and Director-The Producer-The Director-Six Short Films-The Filmmakers Speak- Chapter Breakdowns-Companion Web Site-Timeline; Part I Preproduction-1 Script-The Creative Producer- Developing the Script- Animation- Do Your Homework-What Is a Script-; What Does a Script Look Like- Where Do Scripts Come From- How Are Scripts Developed-Workshop Your Idea-Basic Guidelines for the Short FormLength-The Central Theme- Conflict-The Basic Conflicts- The Dramatic Arc or Spine-One Primary Event-One Major Character-Follow-Through; Minimum Back Story- Internal Motives- External Action- No Talking Heads- Images before Words- Adaptation; Why Adapt- Rights- What Is the Story About-Find Your Plot and Characters-Make the Internal External-Dramatic Expectations- What Do You Do Now-General Guidelines for Adaptation-true Stories and Events- Legalities- Rights and Adaptations- (Preexisting Material); Noncommercial-Festival Rights- Original Material. Copyright-Collaboration; Working with a Writer- Rewriting; How Do Scripts Affect Budgets?; Director; Supervising or Performing Rewrites; Working with the Writer; Director as Storyteller; Readings; Story Questions; Scene Analysis; The Shooting Script; Documentaries; Developing a Web Presence; Selecting a Web Master; Designing the Interface; Key Points; - Finance; Producer; Raising the Capital; Basic Fundraising Problems; How Much Money Will You Need?; Funding Options; Private Investors; Fiscal Sponsorship; Private Foundation Grants; Public Foundation Grants; Corporate Sponsorship; Bank Loans. Personal SavingsIn-Kind Services and Donations; Do Your Research; The Prospectus; Presentation Is Everything; Spending the Money Responsibly; The Digital Prospectus; General Fundraising Suggestions; Student Fundraising Strategies; Sources for Students; Director; Pitching the Project; The Elevator Challenge; Steps to a Successful Pitch; K- Breakdowns; Producer; Breaking Down the Script; Production Book; Proper Script Format; Breaking Down the Script; - Breakdowns;- Schedule; - Budget; The Digital Producer; Director; Developing a Shooting Plan. Organization Leads to FlexibilityDirector Breakdowns; Know the Script; Know the Theme; Develop a History for the Main Characters; Know What Each Character Wants in the Story; Break Down Each Scene into Dramatic Beats; Determine a Visual Style for the Story; Study the Locations and Rehearse the Actors; Settle on Pacing and Tone; Workshop Ideas on Video; Create Floor Plans and Storyboards; Make a Shot List; Animation; The Final Word; Schedule; Producer (As Production Manager); Building a Stripboard; General Guidelines; Fixed Dates; Locations; Cast; Exteriors; Night Shooting Producing and Directing the Short Film and Video

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