1. Sequencing
The Syntax of Film-MakingThe Syntax of Film-Making

2. Sequencing
 One important convention in film-making is the conceptOne important convention in film-making is the concept
of sequencing.of sequencing.
 Each scene that is depicted in your storyboard will beEach scene that is depicted in your storyboard will be
made from a combination ofmade from a combination of establishing, anticipation,establishing, anticipation,
action,action, andand reactionreaction shotsshots..
 The sequence of these shots makes a huge difference toThe sequence of these shots makes a huge difference to
the meaning that is conveyed.the meaning that is conveyed.

3. Example Sequence
ESTABLISHING
SHOT
Shows where action will
take place.
ACTION SHOT
Man walking.
ANTICIPATION
SHOT
Boy peeling banana.

4. Example Sequence
ACTION SHOT
Kid throws banana peel.
REACTION SHOT
Peel lands on foot path.
ANTICIPATION
SHOT
Man about to step on
banana peel.

5. Example Sequence
PHYSICAL
REACTION SHOT
Man slips on peel.
EMOTIONAL
REACTION SHOT
Boy laughs.
EMOTIONAL
REACTION SHOT
Man gets angry at boy.

6. Example Sequence
PHYSICAL
REACTION SHOT
Man slips on peel.
EMOTIONAL
REACTION SHOT
Boy laughs.
EMOTIONAL
REACTION SHOT
Man gets angry at boy.