Cloud Watchers : Understanding Neorealism In A Sequence Shot
One of the technical parameters of Neorealism is the concept of ' the sequence shot". I am reminded by I discussion I had with UP Baguio Fine Arts friend regarding the " Cloud Watchers".I was a bit shaky in trying to determine how the whole exercise work. I never did understood the dialectics of creative form as the primary intention behind the physics of cloud movements. I neglected the process as the form evolves into a clear function.
Explaining the geometry of cloud formations may hurt one's cognitive functions but the underlying meaning in the emotional narrative flow is realized when you take that initial step of suspending one's disbelief. I feel, at that point, one is able to discern the function behind the form .
It is then a matter of creative observation in determining the function of any cloud formation. And as the clouds move, the framework of sequence shot reveals itself. It is truly a "a-ha" moment for me. Discovering the physical and emotional narrative lines of a white, fluffy and smooth entity... clouds.
Neorealism, through sequence shot, I feel, is an exercise of the heart, mind and soul. As we look at different lives as diverse cloud formations, we let the forms evolve to their well defined functions. Sticking with a non-interventionist approach to life as viewed and felt will make the whole piece an experience worth remembering.
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2nd Mendiola Underground Writers Project / April 13, 2008/ 10am
Start: Apr 13, '08 10:00a End: May 18, '08 Location: Quezon City Mendiola Underground Writers Project is geared towards the conception of a Healing Militancy wherein the end goal is to engage the hostile audience.
( 6 Sessions/ Sundays Only/ 10am-1pm/ 5,000 fee) ====
2nd Mendiola Underground Writers Project "Militanteng Paggawa ng Kuwento, Iskript at Alternatibong Produksyon" (Digital Movie Application : Outline)
"Militant scriptwriting is not a dinner party, politeness is irrelevant"
1. Pagbuo ng ideya sa isang Kuwento 2. Pagbuo ng premise Ng isang Kuwento 3. Paglikha ng Karakter 4. Pagbalangkas ng Istorya 5. Tamang paggamit ng Unit Development 6. Pagbubuo Ng Iskript
Makilahok sa kakaibang sistema ng pagsusulat. Kung nais nyong sumali,magpadala ng e-mail sa address na ito mendiola_undergroun d@yahoo.com
Mendiola Underground "Militanteng Paggawa ng Kuwento at Iskript" (Digital Movie Application : Outline)
Schedule : 10am-1pm (saturdays) 6 Sessions
Workshop Outline : Mendiola Underground
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I Material and Script Workshop
1. Ideology
2. Ideological Construct
3. Issues That Affect Human Affairs
4. Concept Parameters (Overview)
a. Dynamics of Conflict
b. Introduction to the Study of Realism
c. Structural-Function alist Approach
d. Study of Primary Genre
e. What Is and What Ought To be
5. The Conflict Premise
a. Character
b. Story
6. Sequence Treatment
7. Script (Digital Movie)
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II Alternative Production Workshop
1. -what is your project/genre? 2. -financial capability 3. -requirements 4. -production staff/hierarchy 5. -responsibilities 6. -logistics 7. -terms used 8. -pre-production process 9. -production process 10 -post production 11-scheduling 12. -traffic 13. -getting the right crew/supplier 14. -transportation 15. -food 16. -production design/props 17. –casting
=========== • actual pre-production • actual production • actual post production
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Mendiola Underground "Militanteng Paggawa ng Kuwento at Iskript" (Digital Movie Application : Outline)
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