Section 1: Getting started
New to poetry film? Start here. This section is all about poetry film: what it is and what makes a good poetry film, offers some examples and suggests what you need to make a start.
A Short History of Poetry Film
Examples of Poetry Film This section will be live soon.
Using ‘The Desktop Metaphor’ by Caleb Parkin, James Knight explores one way to approach making a poetry film.
One Way to Approach Making a Poetry Film
Section 2: Filming
Camera Angles, Shots and composition
Dominic Weston shares his top tip for when filming yourself reading a poem:
Filming Yourself Reading a Poem
Section 3: Sound
This section looks at different types of sound in poetry film and how to use it, as well as how to capture it.
Kevin Brook from Soundbite Recordings shares tips on how to make better voice recordings:
Section 4: Editing
Editing is about putting it all together. Here are some things to consider.
Transitions – the different types and how to achieve them
An Approach to Final Editing PDF Download
Section 5: Writing for Poetry Film
What Makes A Good Poem for Poetry Film This section is coming soon.
Leaving space for words, visuals and imagination
Section 6: Other Useful Stuff
Storyboard PDF Download
Where to find free to use Images, Sound and Music
Colours and Visual Communication