{"id":84579,"date":"2016-11-29T10:20:25","date_gmt":"2016-11-29T16:20:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/?p=84579"},"modified":"2016-12-02T13:36:30","modified_gmt":"2016-12-02T19:36:30","slug":"film-school-cliches-to-avoid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/film-school-cliches-to-avoid\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Film School Clich\u00e9s You Might Want to Avoid"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 id=\"all-film-school-students-are-guilty-of-these-seven-cliches-heres-how-to-avoid-them-and-make-your-beginner-film-projects-stand-out\">All film school students are guilty of these seven clich\u00e9s. Here\u2019s how to avoid them and make your beginner film projects\u00a0stand out.<\/h2>\n<p><em>Top image: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0107048\/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Groundhog Day<\/a> via <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sonypictures.com\/corp\/divisions.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Columbia Pictures<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>No judgment here. <strong>Everyone has to start somewhere<\/strong>. Whether you\u2019re in <strong>film school or just shooting on weekends<\/strong> with some friends, <strong>there\u2019s a lot to consider<\/strong> when it comes time to jump into your first project.<\/p>\n<p>Do yourself, your professor, and your friends a favor and<strong> try to avoid these first-time filmmaking clich\u00e9s<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"1-alarm-clock-openings\">1. Alarm Clock Openings<\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6CTQUGt6xUE?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s been done <strong>a million times<\/strong> in films big and small, but it&#8217;s\u00a0<strong>the single most over-used opener in filmmaking<\/strong>. Let your classmates begin their films with a <strong>blaring alarm clock flashing 8:00<\/strong> while a hand slaps the snooze. It only leads to a montage of your main character <strong>rubbing their eyes, brushing teeth, and rushing<\/strong> to get ready to leave in time.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How to Avoid<\/strong>: There are other ways to <strong>introduce a character<\/strong> and start a scene. If you think about it, seeing a character wake up exactly like everyone in the world does\u00a0<strong>really doesn\u2019t tell you much about them<\/strong>. Consider skipping the intro and <strong>jumping into the middle of your next scene<\/strong>. Here\u2019s a good example:<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Death to the Tinman\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/60850548?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"2-gratuitous-running-sequences\">2. Gratuitous Running Sequences<\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/GC5RPpHMOEU?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<p>In one of your <strong>first film school classes<\/strong>, you\u2019re going to get the assignment to show <b>how to edit a scene<\/b>. Undoubtedly, you or someone you know will have the idea to <strong>create a sequence of a character running<\/strong> through campus because they are late for class. As an exercise, this is perfectly fine, but in a narrative film, <strong>it can kill a story in its tracks<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How to Avoid<\/strong>: Consider something smaller and <strong>possibly more mundane<\/strong>. Match action cutting isn\u2019t only used for big actions, <strong>you can build a sequence out of pretty much any aspect of everyday life<\/strong>. Make a sandwich, replace a car tire, wrap a gift, <strong>anything that has movement and progression<\/strong> will do.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"3-blown-out-tarantino-trunk-shots\">3. Blown-Out Tarantino Trunk Shots<\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/V_whQnqwEYk?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<p>We all love <a href=\"http:\/\/www.imdb.com\/name\/nm0000233\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Quentin Tarantino<\/a>\u00a0\u2014\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/quentin-tarantino-quotes-on-filmmaking\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><strong>he\u2019s a great filmmaker<\/strong><\/a>. However, I\u2019m willing to bet <strong>he feels a sharp pain in his side<\/strong> every time a film student sets up one of his <strong>patented trunk shots<\/strong> and leaves their camera on <strong>auto exposure<\/strong>. Yes, it\u2019s fun to pay\u00a0homage to\u00a0your favorite director\u2019s <strong>signature shots<\/strong>, but going from a dark space to a <strong>blown-out bright sky<\/strong> doesn\u2019t quite pack the same impact in your film as it does in <a href=\"http:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0105236\/?ref_=nm_knf_i2\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><em>Reservoir Dogs<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How to Avoid<\/strong>: If you are going to try it, <strong>set the exposure and white balance<\/strong> for how it will look outside. You can add <strong>lights or reflectors inside the trunk<\/strong> to keep your characters from being silhouetted. Or, if you want to show your characters getting something from a trunk, <strong>simply shoot it from outside of the car<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"4-predictable-bathroom-mirror-reveals\">4. Predictable Bathroom Mirror Reveals<\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3tjoqhx_dwk?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<p>If anything, the <strong>clich\u00e9 bathroom mirror move<\/strong> teaches some good lessons about <strong>framing, blocking, and timing;<\/strong>\u00a0it can still be effective when done right. Nonetheless, it&#8217;s <em>easily<\/em> the most overused\u00a0of all\u00a0<strong>horror movie jump scares<\/strong>. Worse yet, when done poorly,<strong> it can create a very confusing and fumbled scene<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How to Avoid<\/strong>: Because it&#8217;s such a <strong>classic trope<\/strong>, over the years it&#8217;s systematically been<strong> turned on its head<\/strong> many times over. If you&#8217;re looking to experiment, <strong>trying to add a new angle or twist to the sequence<\/strong> can be a playful way to engage your audience.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"5-unnecessary-vertigo-effect-shots\">5. Unnecessary Vertigo Effect Shots<\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/sKJeTaIEldM?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Again, its definitely a technique <strong>that&#8217;s fun to try out<\/strong> and can be a great exercise in itself. However, used out of context to the story you&#8217;re telling, <strong>it can be quite disconnecting and odd<\/strong>. When done properly, the <strong>push\/pull shot creates a perceived warp in space<\/strong> and distance and requires hair-trigger control of a <strong>zoom pull and dolly push<\/strong>. It&#8217;s rarely used in films for a reason, only called upon to portray <strong>built-up, high-stress situations<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How to Avoid<\/strong>: From a technical standpoint, <strong>the vertigo effect is very difficult<\/strong> and usually requires several people working perfectly in unison. You can however &#8220;cheat&#8221; it, if you will, with a <strong>zoom added in post<\/strong> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=h1QKFnzISPw\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">here&#8217;s a good video explaining how<\/a>). If you&#8217;re just looking to\u00a0<strong>portray an upsetting emotion<\/strong> within a character, other methods like a <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Dutch_angle\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">dutch angle<\/a> can also be an option.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"6-unsightly-cross-dissolves\">6. Unsightly\u00a0Cross Dissolves<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-84624 size-full\" title=\"7 Film School Cliches You Might Want to Avoid: Psycho 2\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Psycho-2.gif\" alt=\"7 Film School Cliches You Might Want to Avoid: Psycho 2\" width=\"755\" height=\"226\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Cross dissolves, or <strong>crossfades<\/strong>, are a standard video and film transition that can, at times, <strong>ease a sharp or harsh cut<\/strong> between two scenes. In film history, it has been used at times <strong>to create thematic links between shots<\/strong>. However, most of the time, it creates <strong>awkward bleeds between images<\/strong> that can create unsightly mixes and <strong>can create unwanted connotations<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How to Avoid<\/strong>: If you&#8217;re going to use a long cross dissolve, you&#8217;re going to need <strong>complete control of your shots.<\/strong> Handheld and bumpy shots do not crossfade well, as the lines bounce around and create weird images. If you do shoot on a<strong> tripod or secure dolly<\/strong>, the longer the crossfade means the longer <strong>you&#8217;ll need to hold your shot still at the end<\/strong>. It&#8217;s really not always needed either, as there are just as many<strong> famous cuts between two shots<\/strong> that don&#8217;t crossfade but <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=0ccB1KTzr9o\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">still create illicit thematic connections<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"7-way-too-long-credits\">7. Way Too Long Credits<\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NKV9GO4fOpc?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s understandable \u2014 you&#8217;ve finished your <strong>first short film<\/strong> and you&#8217;re proud of your accomplishments. The urge to put together an <strong>ending sequence that gives you and your friends all the credit<\/strong> you deserve make sense. However, if you&#8217;re in a class where several films are going to be shown, or are simply showing it to friends \u2014\u00a0<strong>they will all know who\u00a0wrote, directed, shot, sound engineered, gaffed, and edited the film<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How to Avoid<\/strong>: Keep it short and sweet.<strong> Avoid the long crawling credits<\/strong>. You can still attach you and your friends&#8217; names, but try and incorporate something other than just a <strong>blank\u00a0screen and text<\/strong>. A good example of this may be the ending to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.imdb.com\/name\/nm0027572\/?ref_=tt_ov_dr\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Wes Anderson&#8217;s<\/a> first short film <a href=\"http:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0115734\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><em>Bottle Rocket<\/em><\/a>. Find a way to mix the credits in as part of <strong>the story you&#8217;re trying to tell<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ke8Nc1jpjjY?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>What are some other first-time filmmaking clich\u00e9s to avoid?<\/strong> Let us know in the comments.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>All film school students are guilty of these seven clich\u00e9s. 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