Blog Post #32: Storyboard Part 1

As for my storyboard, I'm choosing to have 20 panels in it. While short films usually have 1 to 100 or more panels, I believe that I will be able to explain the whole film with only twenty because I can always add more scenes, but the meaning will remain the same.

So, I will draw my storyboard on paper. The first part of my storyboard will be shown and explained below.

Part 1: This scene will be an over-the-shoulder shot, paired with foley sounds and a dark lighting to highlight the bright phone. This also shows the closeup shot of the phone. I used this to emphasize the use of technology in the film. Since this is the starting scene after the film productions titling, I wanted to have the audiences understand that social media is going to be the true character in this film.

Part 2: This scene shows the closeup of the character's face, all sad. Then, it adds a semi-comedic moment when the character flops onto the bed. The second clip would be an almost aerial shot, where the fan would be located in the room. I wanted to have audiences realize that this character is a teen, and the dramatic yet funny and relatable moment can be a good addition to the film.

Part 3: This scene comes in after a fade in, it shows the main character walking down the hallway with a handheld camera on them, which resembles another student watching them.

Part 4: This scene shows an over-the-shoulder shot of the main character typing on a computer, which can add tension to the film because audience members already realize that technology plays a big part in this.

Part 5: This scene shows a pan from the main character to a friend, the second character who expresses their concern for them with dialogue, while the scene goes from handheld to low angle. This can make audiences believe that the expression of feelings can be weak.

Part 6: This scene shows yet another fade in, showing the main character opening a record player like an escape from the distant yelling behind them. I believe that this scene will give a "backstory" about the main character and will display how depressing it can make a child to hear constant fighting. This scene can also make audiences feel empathy for this character.

Part 7: This scene shows the main character turning their head towards the argument, almost like taking a breath before they enter the storm. 

Part 8: This scene shows the main character placing the hand on the vinyl, which can resemble opening a new chapter. The main character uses music to escape their problems.

Part 9: This scene shows the main character bobbing their head around to the music, which can symbolize the transitions that are about to start happening. To close this scene, the scene turns into a first person point-of-view and starts to shake into a transition.

Part 10: As the music continues to pause and play, rewind and fast forward, the main character slowly starts to shift. This scene will show the highs and lows of being a teenager.

Overall, the storyboard is coming along well, and there will be another part showing my designing of the second part. However, the first couple of scenes start to bring the film together and the music will genuinely show audiences how it feels to adapt and change as a person.