1. ChloeSpencer
Storyboard: Jade
Intro: Start with loads of short cuts of images to create suspicion and make the audience
feel engaged. A voice over of jade could be used at the beginning to introduce the
character.
Shot
No.
1
Type
Close
up
shot
and
mid
shot
there
will
also
be
long
shot.
Action: Jade , Millieand carol are
walking through the woodland.
Sound:
There is no diegetic sound at this point
but non diegetic peaceful music is
going to be used and a voice over of
jade.
Location: woodland
Text: The title jade will be present
introducing the short film. And will
fade out after a few seconds.
Av.
Time
20
seco
nds
Edit: There will be a fade in to show the main
characters walking through the woods.
Shot
No.
2
Type
Close
up
shot
And
extre
me
close
up.
Action: Jade is seen staring at a model
that is in a fashion magazine whilst at
the table. Millieher sister is sitting on
her phone next to her.
Sound: Ambient sound is playing the
background to show a happy relaxed
family atmosphere. There will be no
non diegetic music.
Location: Dining room table next to
the kitchen.
Text: N/A
Av.
Time
5
seco
nds
Edit: Sharp cut to reveal the magazine picture.
Shot
No.
3
Type
Mid
shot
(ms)
Action: Millieand Jade are at the table
when her mum comes along, jade
quickly hides the magazine s she
comes past.
Sound: Ambient sound is used to
represent the relaxed family
atmosphere. Diegetic sound voice is
used to show the family having a
conversation this will be followed by
the script.
Location: Dining room table.
Av.
Time
10
seco
nds.
Edit: Will cut from the magazine closeup to the mid
shot to reveal who she is with. Helps to emphasise how
on edge she is about looking at this in the magazine.
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Shot
No.
4
Type
Over
the
shoul
der
shot.
(oss)
Shot
revers
e shot
(srs)
Action: Millieand jade argue after she
gets defensive about what she is doing.
Sound: Ambient sound is used to
suggest the radio is playing in the
background. Non diegetic voice is used
to show the tension helping to show
the resemblance of teenage sisters.
Location: Dining room table.
Text: N/A
Av.
Time
10
Secs
Edit: Cut from the mum leaving to them arguing.
Shot
No.
5
Type
Mid
shot
(ms)
Close
up
(cu)
Action: Jade is sitting on the bed
writing the letter
Sound: No diegetic sound but non
diegetic sound such as the voice over is
used which can be followed by scene 3
in the script. The radio music also
fades out.
Location: Her Bedroom.
Text: N/A
Av.
Time
40
Secs
Edit: Cut in to show how upset she is and how scared
she is to be writing the letter.
Shot
No.
6
Type
Mediu
m
close
up
Tracki
ng
shot
Action: Jade puts the letter on the
fireplace before picking up the phone
to Cara.
Sound: Diegetic sound voice is used to
show the conversation between them.
Non diegetic music such as the radio
could be introduced to help keep
continuity. The voice over of jade
finishes.
Location: Michael’s Flat – Filmed in
E16 (Media Classroom)
Text: At the end the text messages
appears Cara – In the woods xxx
Av.
Time
20
Secs
Edit: Continuous to follow the Jade leaving the
letter.
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Shot
No.
7
Type
Long
shot
(ls)
Close
up
shot
(cs)
Shot
revers
e shot
(srs)
Action: Jade and Cara are on the
bench talking about what jade has just
done.
Sound: Diegetic sound voice – of jade
and Cara talking which will be
followed from scene 4 in the script.
Ambient sound is used to help
emphasise the naturalistic setting.
Jades phone also rings nearer the end.
Location: Woodland
Text: Milliecalling- comes up then
fades away.
Av.
Time
60
Secs
Edit: Cut to them in the woods.
Shot
no
8
Edit: Cut into enhance the drama.
Type:
Close
up
(cu)
and
extre
me
close
up
(ecu)
Action: Jade and Millie are comfortingeach
otheras theyfindoutabout theirmum.
Sound: Diegeticsoundwhichismuffledto
suggestcrying. There will be nonon
diegeticsoundtofocusonthe impact of
the crying.
Location: livingroom
Avtime:
10
seconds
.
Shot
no 9.
Edit:Fade in and thenfade outintothe
closingcredits.
Type:
Long shot
(ls)
Zoomout.
Action: jade andMillie are
huggingonthe benchafterMillie
givesjade aletterfromher mum.
Sound: Diegeticsoundvoice is
usedthiswill be followedbythe
scriptin scene 6. Nondiegetic
soundmusicisusedto emphasise
the sadnessthattheyare facing
thiswill be ChristinaAgularia
beautiful (instrumentalversion)
Location: Woodland.
Av
time
60
secon
ds.
The storyboardshowsthe narrative of the shortfilmIam goingto be creating.Thiscan be linkedtoTodorovs
narrative structure as an equilibriumiscreatedinthe veryfirstscene.Thisisbecause there isadisruptionoccurring
by Jade hidinghersexuality. Howeverinscenes4and 5 more disruptionsoccurandthisthencontrasts withthe
narrative theory.Thishappensasthe filmisbasedarounddrama soreoccurringeventstake place toheightenthe
drama and realismwithinthe film.Ihave decidedto create an openingmontage sequence asIfeel thiswill helpto
heightenthe mysteryandsuspicionthatthe shortfilmisbasedupon.Itwill alsomake the audience feel engagedas
theywill wanttoknowwhat the letterisforand whatshe is hiding.
