The above diagram shows how we attempt to shoot movies as part of the "Gentle Thug Rule of 3's": Each film is divided into three Acts; each Act is divided into Scenes with multiples of three; each Scene is divided into Shots with multiples of three; and each Shot is divided into Sequences with multiples of three (elementary stuff, I know...).
We've found that if we follow this process, the storytelling becomes a bit easier to handle, and it allows the movie to flow quite nicely. This system can be used with either short or feature films - the difference, of course, being the amount of Scenes, Shots, and Sequences utilized as part of the storytelling process.
As noted above, the director has choices to make in regards to how each Shot (along with the subsequent Sequences) is going to be filmed - the choices of both the type of shot and the camera angle must be decided in advance of each individual Shot.
A definite "rhythm" is established when using the "Rule of 3's" that definitely enhances the movie making process for both the director and the audience (not to mention the cast and crew)...
Happy shooting!
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