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A REEL of pot shots is interesting, of course. But not nearly so interesting as the titled movie that has continuity and tells a definite story.
Continuity and a story presuppose a simply written scenario or a roughly drafted script, and "doing it first on paper" only emphasizes the fun of later "doing it on location."
Now, how to go about it? Well, first let's consider a simple, timely situation — a football game. Follow this script and it will show you how to follow through the cinematographic phases of your story.
Title 1. A Gridiron Battle Varsity vs. Princetown November 20, 1926.
Title 2. Our Gang— Off for the Stadium.
Scene 1. Long view of "Our Gang" walking toward waiting auto. Close-ups of each member of the party. Long view of party entering machine which exits down road.
Title 3. Going in With the Big Crowd
Scene 2. View of party entering stadium, walking toward seats, purchasing programs from
vendor. Close-up of Bill squeezing Mary's hand and pointing up the field. Long view of empty field as players rush out for preliminary practice. Views of the stadium crowd, etc. Title 4. A Few Celebrities
Pearl S middy, lives up to Mr.
Ade's ideals by playing tennis
with her facial expressions.
Scene 3. Close-up of players, etc. Each close-up should be followed by a title.
Title 5. They're Off ! ! ! Long Varsity/
Scene 4. Close view of cheer leaders. Long view of the kick-off, interspersed with numerous views of gridiron action. End each quarter with a title announcing score.
Scene 5. Views of the last few minutes of play. Close-up showing enthusiasm or despair on faces of "Our Gang." Include some comedy here. You know how frenzied spectators act, hat-chewing, et cetera.
Title 6. The Snake Dance
Scene 6. Long view of the victorious dancers. Long view of
John D. Rockefeller, Sr., brings his
WHOLE BODY INTO HIS DRIVE.
"Our Gang" exit to parking
station. Title 7. "And the Score?
Varsity 21 — Princetown 7.
Of Course!" Title 8. The End.
Each football game presents its own cataclysmic events, so on the spur of the moment you may need to change mentally your script. For example the assured victory is unexpectedly turned to defeat ; dramatic climax. Don't fail to get it. Later those close-ups of tense despair will furnish enough comic relief to soften the defeat. In general the above script will give you ideas of how to arrange scenically any titled sport movie.
Now a few technical details : Before the game be sure to find out the sun direction. Don't get a seat facing it, or your pictures will show flare. Even at the cost of sitting with the opposing side, locate properly for sun position. A good place is behind one of the goal posts. Remember the neverto-be-forgotten rules about holding the camera steady, following the exposure guide, not panoraming except cautiously and slowly. Don't make your scenes too long, 5 feet per scene or ten seconds is sufficient for nearly any type of action.
In conclusion — good luck, and may your side win.
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