PREPARING YOUR PRESENTATIONS
ask jeannette if not clear!! 30/3/2012
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What is...
- 1 Sentence Summary
* a summary of what your story is about* who is your story about
* YOUR STORY IN ONE SENTENCE
* story = key character + situation + motive + key msg
- Executive Summary
* fast info for full production
* info includes:
- title
- genre
- target audience
- target media / channel
- target time slots
- language
- duration of screenplay
- 1 sentence summary
- production team / esp producer & director
- production schedule / timeline
- ideal actors/actresses for key role
- marketing potential
- research & background info (if relevant)
- etc etc
- Synopsis (2-3 para)
* a summary story outline of your screenplay. you usually read this before you watch a movie or a tv show. - Character Bios (key characters only)
* character traits that will be used for your screenplay.
* sometimes back-story is included IF used in screenplay.
- 3 Act Structure
* a one page map of your story in point form* if your 3 Act does not work, your screenplay will not work!
* use this to plot out your story beats
*****EXTREMELY USEFUL TOOL TO USE BEFORE WRITING THE STORYLINE/TREATMENT & SCRIPT***
- Storyline / Treatment
* detailed description/story of how your screenplay will be presented if produced
* no dialogue needed
* use present tense
* write as if you are watching the screenplay from start to end of your show
Presentation Board
* this SELLS your story
* to use visuals and text to tell me what your story is about
* presenting your ideas, concepts & storylines
a presentation board can include:
- character design, if relevant
- programme look & feel
- storyboard (eg. opening sequence)
- story design & details
Storyboards
* storyboards are used to tell the production team how the screenplay is going to be produced* a visual tool for all production team to see how they will be involved
* a visual tool to see director's vision and all cast/crew will work towards achieving the shots in the storyboard
Research & Background Info/Backstory
- this must be done according to subject / topic / genre - this helps story design / details, eg period dramas, costumes, dance moves, slang/language, props used, graphics style, etc.
Script Edits
- edit, edit, edit & more edits to improve your script!!- delete all irrelevant words/scenes/info
- Every word in your script MUST move your story forward
- Every word counts in your script
- KEEP TO TIMING / DURATION OF SCREENPLAY
- focus on 1-sentence in your story
HAVE FUN WRITING!!
jt :)))------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CASE STUDY 29/3 & 30/3/2012
STORY
= KEY CHARACTER(S)
IN SITUATION(S)
TO COMMUNICATE A KEY IDEA/MESSAGE 1. FRASIER SEASON 1 EP1
- PILOT "THE GOOD SON"
2. SEINFELD CHRONICLES
- PILOT (1989)
For CASE STUDY pls observe:
1. Character Development
- how they introduce new characters
2. Presentation Style
- how do they present characters in situations
- genre
- style of presenting key ideas and key messages
3. 3 ACT - esp Act1 >> SETUP
- watch how they do it
4. Story is based on ... ?
- THEME (frasier - the good son)
- PREMISE (seinfeld - using a statement before telling story)
enjoy the show!
