As shown above I have created a storyboard for ‘Nostalgji’. This essentially gives a rough idea of the type of shots, sound and the duration of each frame in contribution to the final edit. However, as a documentary cannot be fully planned due to variation in the subjects answers to the questions, I have created the storyboard based on possible shots and vhs footage I could use in the final edit.
In the beginning of the documentary storyboard (Shot 1 to 6) I have used a similar structure to the screentest I created, as it is the creative approach I would like to take in the production of the actual filming of the ‘Nostalgji’. Again, as a documentary storyboard cannot be planned fully due to variation in answers from the subject, I have also included the type of b roll shots that I could implement in the filming in order to break up the consistent a-roll footage. This includes shots such as the closeup of hands moving whilst the subject is talking (shot 10) and the use of a photo album (shots 16-18); playing with idea of reminiscing for the past. In addition, I have ensured to end the documentary with the use of vhs footage since the documentary starts with vhs footage.
Making the 1 minute screen test(below) allowed me to experiment with various different shots, which I did not use many of for the 1 minute screen test due to lack of time. However the still images below show the inspiration of the storyboards for ‘Nostalgji’ ;aside from the lack of technicality shown in the shots in terms of lighting and the framing, it gives me an idea of the possible shots I could incorporate whilst filming.
2032MAPA Documentary Praxis 