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What is a storyboard ?
The technical script is a detailed list of each of the shots required to film any audiovisual production. It contains all the technical instructions necessary to carry it out, such as botim database the framing of shots, camera movements or lighting, among others. It is usually prepared by the production director in conjunction with the director of photography.
The format of the technical script varies depending on the complexity of the production and the personal style of each director, although there are some sections that are defined as essential.
Making a technical script step by step
The technical script is a fundamental tool in the pre-production process , allowing the main technical points of production to be planned and coordinated.
These are the steps to follow to prepare a complete technical script, step by step:
Define the main idea of the audiovisual project, that is, be clear about what you want to tell and how you want it to be shown and sounded.
Make a diagram of the sequence of images and sounds. This is a storyboard, a freehand drawing that represents each of the sequences.
Identify the shots and frames to use. The shot is the distance between the camera and the object/person to be recorded. The frame is the way the image is presented within the shot.
Describe lighting and setting as well as colors and special effects.
Specify costumes and makeup. How and what the participants will wear in each scene.
Select music and sound effects. Each scene has different sounds, dialogue or voice-overs.
Define the necessary technical equipment. The type of camera, tripods, microphones and other materials that are necessary for the production must be specified.
Differences between technical and literary script
The literary script would be the first step, that is, it is the element from which the production process of a series, film or audiovisual composition begins.
This type of script will be passed around several hands, and it covers the genesis and development of the story, where necessary changes can be made regarding characters, but nothing about how they will be recorded or focused during filming.
On the other hand, the technical script responds to the final action of what is to be executed. It refers to the production and filming technique, and this element will not undergo external changes, only internal ones, since the project is approved and only the mechanical part remains to be addressed. It is a script that is not intended to be taught or for others to understand.
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