Media Arts 2006-07
Writing a Treatment
The Pitch
End of Term Project
The Pitch
End of Term Project
Giving a Pitch
The Pitch
End of Term Project
Giving a Pitch
In groups of 2-3 give an 8-10 minute pitch (including time for questions) on a short film idea that you have created yourselves.
The Pitch
End of Term Project
Giving a Pitch
In groups of 2-3 give an 8-10 minute pitch (including time for questions) on a short film idea that you have created yourselves. Your must also hand in:
The Pitch
End of Term Project
Giving a Pitch
In groups of 2-3 give an 8-10 minute pitch (including time for questions) on a short film idea that you have created yourselves. Your must also hand in:
• A 10 - 15 frame storyboard
The Pitch
End of Term Project
Giving a Pitch
In groups of 2-3 give an 8-10 minute pitch (including time for questions) on a short film idea that you have created yourselves. Your must also hand in:
• A 10 - 15 frame storyboard • A treatment
The Pitch
End of Term Project
Giving a Pitch
In groups of 2-3 give an 8-10 minute pitch (including time for questions) on a short film idea that you have created yourselves. Your must also hand in:
• A 10 - 15 frame storyboard • A treatment • 10 - 15 mounted and displayed photographs
The Pitch
End of Term Project
Giving a Pitch
In groups of 2-3 give an 8-10 minute pitch (including time for questions) on a short film idea that you have created yourselves. Your must also hand in:
• • • • A 10 - 15 frame storyboard A treatment 10 - 15 mounted and displayed photographs The pitch written out on a single page
Writing a Treatment
Storyboard
Writing a Treatment
Storyboard
Writing a Treatment
Storyboard
Drawing that shows the composition of the frame
Writing a Treatment
Storyboard
Drawing that shows the composition of the frame Shows the content of the shot
Writing a Treatment
Treatment
Writing a Treatment
Treatment
What is a treatment?
Writing a Treatment
Treatment
What is a treatment? How do I write a treatment?
Writing a Treatment
Treatment
What is a treatment? How do I write a treatment? Why do I need a treatment?
Writing a Treatment
Treatment
What is a treatment? How do I write a treatment? Why do I need a treatment? What I expect for the Final
Writing a Treatment
What is a treatment?
Writing a Treatment
What is a treatment?
A treatment is a breakdown of your movie story
Writing a Treatment
What is a treatment?
A treatment is a breakdown of your movie story Think of it as a short story
Writing a Treatment
What is a treatment?
A treatment is a breakdown of your movie story Think of it as a short story A treatment is the foundation for a screenplay
Writing a Treatment
What is a treatment?
A treatment is a breakdown of your movie story Think of it as a short story A treatment is the foundation for a screenplay It reveals the full story and its structure, and shows the main and secondary characters
Writing a Treatment
What is a treatment?
A treatment is a breakdown of your movie story Think of it as a short story A treatment is the foundation for a screenplay It reveals the full story and its structure, and shows the main and secondary characters
personalities, relationships, and how they change and develop.
Writing a Treatment
How do I write a treatment?
Writing a Treatment
How do I write a treatment?
Your treatment should read and look like a short story!
Writing a Treatment
How do I write a treatment?
Your treatment should read and look like a short story!
Recommended fonts: Courier 12-point OR Times New Roman 12-point
Writing a Treatment
How do I write a treatment?
Your treatment should read and look like a short story!
Recommended fonts: Courier 12-point OR Times New Roman 12-point Title: Centered and emboldened
Writing a Treatment
How do I write a treatment?
Your treatment should read and look like a short story!
Recommended fonts: Courier 12-point OR Times New Roman 12-point Title: Centered and emboldened Dialogue: None, except if you wish to give key phrases.
Writing a Treatment
How do I write a treatment?
Your treatment should read and look like a short story!
Recommended fonts: Courier 12-point OR Times New Roman 12-point Title: Centered and emboldened Dialogue: None, except if you wish to give key phrases. Length: 6 to 12 pages is normal.
Writing a Treatment
Why do I need a treatment?
Writing a Treatment
Why do I need a treatment?
The two basic functions of a treatment:
Writing a Treatment
Why do I need a treatment?
The two basic functions of a treatment:
Organise your thoughts and develop the content of a script.
Writing a Treatment
Why do I need a treatment?
The two basic functions of a treatment:
Organise your thoughts and develop the content of a script. A treatment’s major function is to sell your story to a producer and/or agent.
Writing a Treatment
What I expect for the Final
Writing a Treatment
What I expect for the Final
1-2 Pages Typed and well Presented
Writing a Treatment
What I expect for the Final
1-2 Pages Typed and well Presented A short film story idea written by yourselves
Writing a Treatment
What I expect for the Final
1-2 Pages Typed and well Presented A short film story idea written by yourselves Treatment & Storyboard handed in on Thursday, Dec 27