Everything you need to know about

Producing a TV Show
Steps to creating a hit TV series

LTP 2012 - 2014 Ben Eisenberg

Freshman LTP
For the rst time, to make a short
episode of a TV Show

Simple screenplay Simple shots An introduction into the overall

process of lm-making.

Genre
(ZHnra)

First and most importantly: What kind of Show?

1. Action, Adventure, Drama - The main character(s) take(s) on a risky task; usually has ght scenes (physical or verbal), lots of conict, challenges, ect... Sub Genres:

Military Crime Superhero Fantasy

Drama

Genre
(ZHnra)

First and most importantly: What kind of Show?

2. Comedy - The main character(s) is(are) put through (a) series of comical events. Sub Genres:

Satire

RomCom

Sitcom

Mockumentary

Genre
(ZHnra)

First and most importantly: What kind of Show?

3. Horror - The main character(s) are put through frightening situations to purposely scare viewers. Sub Genres:

Supernatural Monster Slasher Survival

Genre
(ZHnra)

First and most importantly: What kind of Show?

4. Science Fiction - The main character(s) are put in a ctional setting in which science creates a new aspect of life. Sub Genres:

Post Apocalyptic Foreign Invasion Hard Sci-Fi Soft Sci-Fi

Sit-Com

TO DO LIST:
1. Screenplay 2. Cast 3. Film 4. Edit 5. Marketing

Writing a Screenplay
Title Setting Characters Problem Climax Solution
(Main & Background)
Title: Schooled.

Writing a

Screenplay

Writing a Screenplay

*Theme/Theme Song*
A theme song should have: Actor Names Shots of the cast together Only main Characters No dialogue The main setting of the series

CASTING

Filming
THE 2 TYPES OF CAMERA SET-UPS Single Camera Set-Up Multi-Camera Set-Up

Filming cont...
THE 2 TYPES OF CAMERA SET-UPS Single Camera Set-Up Multi-Camera Set-Up

Filming cont...
I used single camera because I like having more ability to get more detailed shots from different angles and distances.

Editing
iMovie

Marketing Schooled.

What Makes A Great Motion Picture

Steps to creating a hit TV series or Blockbuster

Everything you need to know about

LTP 2013 - 2014 Ben Eisenberg

Plan #1

Write another short screenplay Simple Screenplay Simple Shots Continue last years project

Plan #2

Scrap last years project entirely Focus on what makes a well made TV Show/Movie No creative aspect Mostly research and inquiry

Plan #3
Write a new, full
length screenplay that focuses on realism and screenwriting mechanics a well-made TV Show/ Movie research through examples

Research what makes

Demonstrate the

What Makes A Good or Bad TV Show/Movie?

What Makes A Good TV Show/Movie?

Entertaining vs. Groundbreaking Defying the Norm Simplicity can be GOLD Story-Arcs Cast Cinematography/Visual Effects Score Story Continuity Emotion Relate-ability

Simplicity Can Be GOLD

20092005-2013 2009-

7 Wins 35 Nominations

27 Wins 131 Nominations

61 Wins 140 Nominations

Simplicity Can Be GOLD

The Ofce - 2010 Season 5, Episode 10 Writer - Greg Daniels

Score
2001-2011 1997 1975

110 Wins 97 Wins 12 Wins 312 Nominations 147 Nominations 14 Nominations

Score + Emotion
Titanic - 1997 Composer - James Horner

Cinematography/Visual Effects
2012 2009 2010

53 Wins 75 Nominations

61 Wins 73 Nominations

87 Wins 110 Nominations

Cinematography/Visual Effects
Life of Pi - 2012 Director - Ang Lee

The School
Take 2

The School
25 Pages 1 Major Character 3 Supporting Characters 10 Background Characters Pilot Episode TV-14