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Generate script ideas for a scripted element of a media product (P2)

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  Ideas: 1. Age rating - 15 Location: creepy forest in the countryside.  Theme: mysterious kidnappings. House is haunted by multiple murders, and people keep disappearing and ending up in strange locations.  Villain - a sociopath with crazy ideas and hyperactivity. Hero - People who escape the villain and track him down. 2. Age rating - 15 Location: Town at night. Theme: Creepy sounds are heard everywhere. The town is haunted, and people keep having strange feelings. Villain - Ghosts. Hero - People who found the source and freed the town of the curse.  3. Age rating - 15 Location: Astbury, mere  Theme: Drowning people Villain - A crazy man that drowns people that are going on walks. Hero - A person walking a dog sees it happening and kills the villain.  Idea Chosen: Idea 1 Narrative Conventions of Horror Movies: Mise-en-scène Horror movies often show scary places like dark forests, empty houses, and dimly lit rooms. This creates tension...

Fiction and Non-Fiction scripts (P1.7)

Fiction and non-fiction media products can have differing pre-production requirements that can impact the planning and writing of the script to achieve an affordable, appropriate and successful product. Non-Fiction Blue Planet Chernobyl David Beckham Documentary True Crime Documentaries Police Interceptors Fiction Grand Theft Auto Fast and Furious NCIS Harry Potter Game of Thrones Fiction and Non-Fiction Scripts Issues Some issues arise with nonfiction, as some nonfiction scripts, such as Jeffery Dahmer, have been over-scripted and overdramatised, which makes them nonfiction; however, with how much they are scripted, they can also fall into fiction. Also, non-fiction scripts must film everything before they can script the narrative and the voiceovers. Issues with Fiction scripts in video games have to have multiple options and directions that players can pick, so they have to create multiple storylines and scripts for each section. Considerations Of Non-Fiction There are a lot of consi...

The angle of an article (P1.5)

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  -------- Angles of the Two Articles CBS News Item on the Kaufman Family's Rescue Angle : Dramatic and Emotional Creation : This angle is crafted through the use of dramatic language and emotional interviews. The script highlights the dramatic elements of the rescue, such as the medical condition of the child, the involvement of the military, and the family's emotional reactions. Phrases like "heartbreaking rescue" and "very overwhelming" underscore the emotional impact, aiming to evoke a strong emotional response from the audience. ABC 10 News Item on the Kaufman Family's Rescue Angle : Sympathetic and Reassuring Creation : This angle is established through sympathetic storytelling and reassuring details. The script focuses on the happy reunion of the family and the successful rescue operation. Positive language like "very happy," "hugging," and "exciting" is used to convey a sense of relief and joy, providing a...

Three-Act Structure And Narrative Styles (P1.4)

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  Example Three Act Script After receiving a license to kill, British Secret Service agent James Bond (Daniel Craig) heads to Madagascar, where he uncovers a link to Le Chiffre (Mads Mikkelsen), a man who finances terrorist organisations. Learning that Le Chiffre plans to raise money in a high-stakes poker game, MI6 sends Bond to play against him, gambling that their newest "00" operative will topple the man's organisation. Act 1: When James Bond, a British Secret Service agent portrayed by Daniel Craig, is granted a license to eliminate targets, he embarks on a mission filled with suspense and intrigue. Sent to Madagascar, he uncovers a connection to Le Chiffre, an enigmatic individual who funds terrorist groups. Bond’s investigation takes him deeper into a treacherous realm of spying and mystery, unveiling the malevolent schemes orchestrated by Le Chiffre. Act 2: MI6 becomes aware of Le Chiffre's scheme to raise a significant sum of money through a nail-biting high ...