Crime Drama
2) Choose at least three TV dramas similar to your concept and watch the trailer and one scene from each. Make bullet-point notes on everything you watch, commenting on camerawork, editing, sound and mise-en-scene.
Luther
This Luther trailer shows the viewer that the show is going to have a multi strand narrative as in the trailer we see multiple different situations that Luther will be having to deal with within the show whether that be in his personal life or work life as we see obviously the detective side of his life and also a side where he is dealing with his personal issues e.g. relationship problems. Throughout the trailer Barthes action and enigma codes can be applied there are many scenes of explosions, fighting, weapon use and so on and for the mystery the audience is left wondering what is exactly going on, what Luther goal is and etc. By building up the audience's curiosity just with a trailer is a great way to get more people to tune in when the show finally airs at it would already have a large following on social media and through word of mouth. The genre of this TV drama can be easily understood as it uses many conventions of a crime/mystery drama. This is effective as people who enjoy this type of genre will be immediately drawn in because it is something they are willing to invest their time in. It is also evident in the trailer that there will be episodic narratives that'll either last for one episode or multiple as we see many narratives throughout the trailer. The trailer is set up to show the audience what the show is generally about all while not spoiling any major story info which is essential for a trailer when promoting a TV show or a film.
Sherlock
Throughout the trailer the editing is very slow paced which gradually builds up the tension as you wait for the drop to happen as if it is some kind of thriller. There are many transitions in the trailer which mostly are just fades to black especially through 0:10 - 0:25 which really suits the crime drama as you can tell it fits the mystery conventions and how you don't know what will possibly happen next. But then this all drastically changes from 0:25 to 0:55 as the editing gets very fast paced as we see many action sequences as if it were a James Bond type trailer. Instead of the fade to black transition it is all changed to immediate jump cuts from one scene to the other which keeps the audience gripped and immersed, wanting to know whats next. Something different with this trailer is the fact that it slows down at the end whereas many other trailers normally get more fast paced at the end. This shows the audience that the narrative of the story will be very intense and full of mystery. At the end of the trailer Sherlock is seen looking extremely surprised, potentially afraid at something but there is nothing to match his eye line as it just fades to black which is good editing as it makes the audience much more interested and invested into the show as they'll want to know what is happening.To sum it up the editing in this trailer is utilised well to match the genres conventions.
Bodyguard
Right from the start till the end there is text on screen used as BBC put their logo on the screen to advertise their business to viewers to ensure that people will know where to go to watch the top shows which is a very good marketing technique, as it is right in the viewers face and probably the first thing you'll notice upon turning on the video. Moving on, at 0:08 we see more text on screen, in this case reading 'From the makers of Line Of Duty' this is BBC making reference to their past productions that are well known and that people enjoy, this is sure to make people more interested in what this show has to offer as if they enjoyed something produced by the same producers they'll feel more inclined to watch it. At 0:40 we then see the words 'The Threat' which is then followed by some tense scenes and finished off at 0:47 with 'Is closer than you think' this will easily immerse the audience as they want to know what threat could it be hinting towards and who it may end up affecting. At 0:57 which is the end we finally see the title pop up on the screen which is 'BODYGUARD' half in white and the other in black with a bullet going through the 'A' which is appealing to the viewer as it kind of shows what the show will be about. As for the release date all that is said is 'Coming soon' which leaves the audience feeling unsatisfied forcing them to want more info.
3) Write a script for your TV drama scene. You'll find guidance for writing a script in the BBC Writers' Room (click on the Script Library to read real examples of professional TV scripts).
Scene opens
Aran: Why am I being called here, what have I done
Hassan: You need to relax
Kyle: In order for me to successfully continue with this case I need you to cooperate
Aran: What you think I'm a snake yeah?
Kyle: That's what I'm here to find out-
Aran: Nah, f*ck this let me out I'm done with this
(gets up and tries to leave)
Andi: I don't know where you think you're going off to mate
(shoved back to his seat)
4) Write a shot list containing EVERY shot you plan to film AND additional shots to create flexibility when editing. These additional shots are often close-ups, cutaways, alternative angles or similar. I advise using a simple table on Microsoft Word to set out your shot list - you can find an example here.
Shot No
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Shot
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Filmed
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1
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Over the shoulder shot tracking shot of Kyle going to the door.
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2
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Medium shot of Kyle coming through the door on the other side
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3
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Close up of Arans face as he looks up hearing the door close
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4
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Panning shot of the Kyle walking to the table to sit opposite Aran
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5
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Over the shoulder shot looking at Aran
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6
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Over the shoulder shot looking at Kyle
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7
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Over the shoulder shot looking at Aran
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8
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Over the shoulder shot looking at Kyle
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9
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Over the shoulder shot looking at Aran
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10
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Over the shoulder shot looking at Kyle
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11
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Close up on Aram
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12
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Close up on Phone. Aran texting Hanad
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13
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Medium tracking shot of Hanad walking down hallway
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14
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Medium shot of Aran receiving message from Hanad
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15
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Over the shoulder whilst Aran is walking to the room switches to medium when he is waiting outside, match on action of him about to open the door
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16
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POV shot of Hanad bursting through door waving knife
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17
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Over the shoulder perspective of Aran walking up to Hanad as they both escape.
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5) Plan your mise-en-scene: what iconography are you including to ensure your audience understands the genre? Plan your cast, costume, make-up, props, lighting and setting. For this preliminary task, use just one location to keep it simple.
Cast: Andi, Aran, Hanad, Hassan
Costume: Shirts, Jeans, Tracksuits, Caps
Props: Pen
Lighting: Low-key lighting
Setting: My house
6) Plan a shooting schedule that will ensure everything is filmed by the deadline. Include when, where, who is required and what shots you will complete at each time/location.
When: Thursday 10th October
Where: Around my local area
Who: Andi, Aran, Hanad, Hassan and me
What shots you will complete at each time/location: All the shots will be filmed at the same location in the afternoon.
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