Script Write Up

Script 

The script featured above is written in the style of a talk show. This is evident through the lighthearted tones seen throughout the script. Most importantly, the prevalent use of talk segments reinforces this. Throughout the scripted show there are a variety of segments with only a small amount of musical interludes and adverts.

The segments cover a variety areas including news, sports and stories/ gossip, all of which are relevant to the show and it intended audience. For example the news features of show has content that reflects the best interests of the target audience, this is because the majority of topics being talked about relate to local/ regional news stories, this also better suits the stations genre of being a local/community radio station. Other ways in which the content appeals to the target audience can be seen in the talk/ story segment part of the scripted show. Not only does this mean the script conforms to its intended style of being a talk show, it also is intended to appeal to the younger audiences. The lighthearted manor of the script combined with the restricted coding allows for easy listening and allows it to be easily understood by the audience. Furthermore, it could be perceived to create rapport within the listener as they feel directly involved with the presenters largely as a result of the peer to peer mode of address. The content also directly appeals to the interests of the listeners, this is because the talk segment covers the topic of university stories and with our intended audience being that of students it is a ratable topic and further develops this rapport with the listener as they feel involved. As a whole, the variation in different content is intended to appeal to a wider audience base.

The narrative of this piece is key to creating a successful script which again appeals to the intended audience. Elements of foreshadowing seen in the very start of the script gives listeners a hint of whats ahead, with the intention to hook them and engage with them to ensure they listen on. Other conventions such as the back and fourth between several hosts throughout the narrative make for a lighthearted tone and the sense of the simple friendly chat, which is more relatable and appealing. Compared to if the narrative involved long sections of talk by a single presenter, which radiates a more serious, solum and informative tone which would likely appeal to a older audience. As previously mentioned the genre of this script is be lighthearted and relatable.

Throughout the script writing process different parts were written by different team members. Myself wrote the two advertisements and conclusive segment to the show, whilst Frazer wrote the news section and Matt following this with the sports section, and finally Charlotte developing and writing the talk show segment. All the different sections and whom wrote them are labelled accordingly.

Advert Script

Advert Scripts

Client: The Leadmill
Product: Leadmill
Title: The Leadmill 
Length: 15 Seconds
Writer: Oliver Fletcher 
Medium: Radio

  Sound: Nightclub wildtrack, sfx of drinks and laughter etc

VO: With critically acclaimed national awards from the likes of     .   'NME' and 'Live UK', Leadmill is the place to be.
VO: Whether it be weekend comedy club or Gaga Leadmill has something .   for you.

(Pause)

VO:What are you waiting for?
VO: Come see why we're Sheffields longest running music venue and           .   nightclub today, at number 6 Leadmill Road...

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Client: HMV
Product: Pure HMV
Title: Win a holiday to Naples, courtesy of Gomorrah 
Length: 15 Seconds
Writer: Oliver Fletcher 
Medium: Radio

   Sound: Current popular music in the background

VO: The third season of 'Gomorrah' is out now in HMW stores and     .   online, available on DVD & Blu-ray

VO: To celebrate its release we're delighted to offer pureHMV        .   members the opportunity to win a trip for two to Naples,         .   courtesy of Fred.\Holidays.

VO: Discover this and hundreds more great rewards waiting for you at       .   purehmv.com.

VO: Terms and conditions apply

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Client: HMV
Product: Pure HMV
Title: Win a holiday to Naples, courtesy of Gomorrah 
Length: -- Seconds
Writer: Oliver Fletcher 
Medium: Radio

LO3: Evaluation of the script

Our final script was successful in meeting the requirements of the brief for  the production of a short 5 - 10 minute script for the radio station Sheffield Live! This as it met the criteria of including; presenters, news bulletins, features/ interviews, jingles, bedding music, sound effects, original adverts and the implementation of social media links.

Strengths of the script as stated by the client was the tone of the piece. It was commented that the script gave a lighthearted, casual and friendly feel. The dialogue being casual and lighthearted is a strength as it best suited to the target audiance of young students, and better suits the segments featured in the show making them more relatable to the audiance. Another strength of the script would be layout and format, it was noted that the timings of the segements and duration of each presenters dialogue were well set and brief. This is a strength because it means the listenes are constatnyl enaged, with them not getting bored by long monotomous sections of dialogue. This is largetly as a result of the use of sounf effects, bedding music, and large variety of topics/ features.

There were also weaknesses within the script which were outlined by the clinet from the inital review of the first draft. Initailly, within the talk show part, some of the dialogue was primaryl spoken by one presenter, it was noted that this needed to be seperated out amongst the other presenters in order to keep the show engaging. It was also noted that the script lacked use of transitions or markings as and when they would be needed. To make the show more profesional and run smoother transitions such as fadee outs needed to be implimeted or inserted into the script to aid when it comes to production and editing of the radio show.

Subseqeuntly, to chnage the script large blocks of dialogue were identified and reduced in size or split amongst more than one presenter. Information for as and when transitions needed to be added was also put in, for example this can be seen after the first radio advert to smoothly transition into the news segement. Bedding music was also added to the script in order to fit the codes and convetionas of similar radio shows and make for an overall more proffesional feel. The reultent effetc of all this was a proffesional style radio show, with a casul feel which apeealed to the inteneded younger target audiance of students.

LO3: Production of the script/ plan

Script 

 

Production Schedule

Meetings/ plans

 Matt
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Assets required for production

When creating a media product such as a professional radio show there are many assets that will need to be utilised in order to make sure that the soundscape does not appear empty or boring. Below I have inserted a word document wherein I have explained our use of sound as well as where we have gained them. 

Assets: hardware and software

Hardware:
For the creation of our planned radio show my team will require the following hardware:

• A computer

The computer will be used to access software that will be quintessential in the editing of our radio show.

• a microphone

The microphone is of great importance as that it will be used to record the voices of the hosts of the show so that that can be put onto the computer for later use during editing.

• a microphone arm

A microphone arm is important as that it means that nobody has to hold up the microphone u for the whole recording process. Aside from the clear safety benefits of no one potentially huring their arms the use of an arm means that the sound quality will be improved due to the fact that the mic will not be moving around while recording Is taking place. 

• a pop filter

A pop filter stops the microphone from picking up popping sounds (Ps and Ts) increasing the professional standard of the show. 

• speakers

the speakers are of use in the recording studio as that they allow for high definition playback allowing us to decide wheather the take we have just recorded is of a high quality or needs to be redone. 

• headphones

Headphones will be very important as that we would be editing the show in a classroom with lots of other people in. As not to be a distraction to everyone else as well as to make sure that we can hear the product we would be creating clearly

• an audio interface

an audio interface allows us to edit the volume of a microphone feed in the recording studio. 

Software: 

• Microsoft Word 

The most important piece of software in the production Is Microsoft would as that it is the best piece of software for text document production and formatting. This is where we will create or different pieces of the script and where I will make sure that it Is well formatted. 

• Adobe audition 

Adobe audition is where the radio show would be edited as that it is the most professional piece of software we have access to as a group. It allows for the creation of a product we can truly feel meets the expectations of our target audience. 

• Garage band

We will use garage band to record our show in the recording studio. 

Frazer

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LO2: Conventions

Within the script for SCC radio it is formatted and laid out to follow the codes and conventions of traditional radio scripts. All the dialogue and necessary information for the radio broadcast is set out into a table, contrary to other traditional scripts such as for TV and film. Despite this, the script still follows the conventions of being formatted in the font 'courier' and size 12, whilst also including information such as the timings, content, cast and dialogue. 

The script for the show is formatted in the style of a radio talk show. Subsequently,  the timings for the show are situated to the left column of the table with the a time code being given for when the segment starts and when it finishes.  Also situated in the left column of the table is information on the speaker or segment of the show. For example information on the timing in which the show will start can be seen at the start of the script, alongside the name of the presenter which will voice that segment. To the right of the this is the dialogue, this is defined in its own individual box per speaker. This allows the presenters to clearly see which part they are required to speak, quickly and easily.

Throughout the rest of the script, features such as sound effects and any additional audio/ music are displayed again in there own box. The sound effects to be used are defined by a set of brackets alongside the duration of the sound effect. One example of this can be seen above where at 6:00:46 a ringing bell sound effect is introduced. Similar to that of the scripts seen in other radio shows, sequentially the show is split up with adverts, jingles and a variation of segments.  An example of this within our radio show would be the Lead mill advert followed by the station jungle and news introduction sound effect prior to the news segment.

The music and style of the show is aimed to target students studying at university. This is achieved by the content and music, a large segment within the radio show features listeners experiences and stories from living in uni accommodation and the every day student life, therefore this relatable topic would appeal to the audience base. This is further supported by the use of popular and current music such as the Arctic Monkeys. moreover this would also have a better apeal to the audience as they are a local born band and are synonymous with Sheffield. In addition to this, in order to conform with the style and genre of drive time radio programs like those seen on BBC radio Sheffield, SCC radio features news and sports section. This wide array of segments to the show makes it better appeal to a wider audience as it has something for everyone. 

LO3: Script Feedback/ First draft

LO2: Planning for script

Advertising Ideas: Oliver

Audience Record Ideas: Oliver

Style and content: Frazer

Justification - charlotte case

 As I've decided to write a script for the radio station talk show SCC. The target audience is aimed at people from 18-24. This is because its aimed at university students who are based in Sheffield. Sheffield is know for its booming music industry. Leadmill is one of the sponsors for the radio station as most of the major gigs happen there. This student hotspot is known for playing the best talent within the city as well as being affordable. Leadmill is one of the best nights out in Sheffield and this advert being placed in the radio show would attract the demographic target audience for the club. To add, west street live is another local pub/bar that rivals The Leadmill, this is another good acvertisement for the show as both are popular with students and provide affordable night outs. 

LO2 Production plan to support the writing of the script (Unit 22)

 Matt
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Matt

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When creating a media product such as a professional radio show there are many assets that will need to be utilised in order to make sure that the soundscape does not appear empty or boring. Below I have inserted a word document wherein I have explained our use of sound as well as where we have gained them. 

Frazer

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LO2: Treatment Plan

The script I write for this unit will be that for Radio show that I will be creating for this unit will be a magazine news show. The show will follow the usual structure of this type of program having sections devoted to the reporting of NEWS, Weather, Sport, Travel as well as a general conversation section which gives the audience a question to answer with their thoughts and opinions. This section is usually something lighthearted and inoffensive so that the debate that results from it is humorous. However it can also be political so that people are compelled to share their opinions 

The name of our radio station is SCC (Sheffield city campus) Radio and the name of the programme will be SSC morning report. The reason for this name is that our main target audience will be students from both of the universities in the city. The show's slogan will be "Sheffield's news, the Sheffield way." This will relate to the strong sense of local culture that people who live in the city and study at the universities will experience as to further target this audience we will make the show air at 6am as that this is when students ill be getting up so that they can make it to their morning lectures 

The three songs that we will include in our radio show are the following:

• "Fluorescent Adolescent" - "The Arctic Monkeys"

• "Feel It Still" - "Portugal. The Man"

• "She's Electric" - "Oasis"

All three of these songs fit with the indie theme of the show. I have chosen these three songs for two reasons firstly, the songs are all relevant as that all of the musical groups behind them are in the public eye (the arctic monkeys as that they are expected to release a new album this year, Portugal. The man as that "Feel it still" was a hit in 2017 and "Oasis" as that Liam and Noel Gallagher have both released albums int the last year) meaning that the people listening will be familiar with the music. 

As well as this all of these songs are upbeat and cheerful which will set the tone for a morning radio show. 

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Genre: We are going to be making a radio talk show that aimed at university students aged 18-24. As our demographic audience is university students we will be creating a breakfast talk show which will aired at 10am. SCC Breakfast radio will feature the presenters who will cohost the show and talk about breakfast topics. Breakfast shows often are very interactive and often ask the audience to tweet in to connect with the presenters. A topic which could be discussed on the show is “flatmate horror stories” this would appeal to the audience because it talks about experiences that the audience themselves can relate to and find humorous on their way to lectures. Another convention we will include in our show is a breakfast jingle, this is important when creating and maintaining the brand of SCC. Jingles allow the audience to recognise what show is on and is a good way to make a show memorable. To add, our show will feature a news and announcements section, this is because the target audience whom will be university students will be able to access this information. An example of this would be the student union releasing an announcement on the show in the morning for any cancelled events or any last minute places on trips that students could participate in. This feature of the show is specific to the target audience and will also attract listeners because SCC is a radio platform that can provide important information to our target audience and this is also an important feature as a news section is another common convention of breakfast radio talk shows. 

Charlotte Cass

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The major difference between this show and the average radio talk show is the mode of address of the shows delivery. This is because our show is targeted at students who live in the Sheffield area. This means that I will write the show to be more informal as to cater for this young (18- 23) demographic.

LO1: Analysis of different scripts (P1)

Language and angle of article:
TV Script: Doctor Who
The mode of address used in this script is often peer to peer, this is largely as a result of the scenes featured. Many scenes involve two characters conversing in informal situations resulting in it being seen to be restricted. The use of both restricted code and a peer to peer mode of address allow for the tone of the piece to be set as informal and light hearted, subsequently this appeals to the audience as it is relatable whilst also allowing the script to have comedic undertones making the piece more entertaining.

Similarly, in the film script for 'Empire Strikes Back' a peer to peer mode of address is used to again portray to informal tone of the film and characters relationships with one another, this can be seen in the line "Han ... Han ol' buddy, do you read me?". This line uses restricted coding to emulate the traits of a friendship with the use of the colloquial term "ol'" reinforcing this. However, unlike the example used in the Tv script, this script also occasionally features on screen text to support the narrative and give context to the film. This introductory text can be seen at the start of the script and as a result of it informing the viewer it is seen to follow the teacher to pupil mode of address with formal tones and elaborate coding being present. This mixture of both elaborate and restricted coding results in this piece appealing to a large target audience with older ages likely appealing more to the elaborate coding and underlying comedic tones, whilst younger audiences build a better rapport with the characters due to the restricted coding and informalities of the peer to peer mode of address combined with the action packed and energetic scenes, mainly due to the language being recognisable and familiar whilst the action sci-fi scenes provide a form of escapism and entertainment alongside.

Within the radio script for 'Welcome to our village, please invade carefully' it consistently follows the form of a peer to peer mode of address. This style is largely as a result of the genre, the radio script is for a comedy therefore would be restricted if it were to use a more formal tone and elaborate coding. Therefore restricted coding and a peer to peer mode of address is used as this is relatable for the audience and better suits the genre of the piece as it allows for chatty comedic comments and chat.

Language and angle of script...


Format and Layout
Within scripts it is common for them to follow a certain set of conventions, all scripts tend to be written in the font 'Courier' with a size of 12. This is used as originally play scripts were produced on typewriters and the font courier emulates this, whilst the size 12 allow it to be easily read. However, within certain scripts such as game and software scripts these conventions are less prevalent due to them being less traditional and more modern forms of script writing.

Screen plays; including tv, radio and film, follow a standard form. For example when new characters are introduced it is common for there to be a short description of said character, this often involves things such as the age, race, background, class etc. This segment of information is purely for the production crew and is not seen by the audience, it is used by those casting actors and the actors themselves so they know how to portray the character in accordance with the directors and writers intentions. Scripts involving information on camera work and editing are known as shooting scripts, these are used by the whole wider crew involving directors, DOP, actors, camera and sound operators.

In addition to this, screen play scripts follow a set form to allow for easy reading, functionality and familiarity. For example presenters/ characters sections will be justified to the centre. All the dialogue is placed in the centre as it is easily distinguishable by the actors meaning they can focus solely on there part quickly without having to read through the other information displayed for the crew. Furthermore, the name of the character is placed at the top of the dialogue in caps and usually bold, again making it easier to see. Other key information is also featured in scripts for example the locations of the shoots or when the scene is taking place is consistently featured. This is represented by either INT./EXT. to show whether the shot is interior or exterior, this is them followed by the location and finally followed by the time of day, justified to the left. These three key pieces of information are used by crew such a set designers, directors, and the DOP, allowing them to plan ahead for lighting conditions, accessibility issues and risks etc. Not only are the location information important for audio visual products, it is also key for radio dramas, as they have to create ambient sound to make the piece sound authentic and realistic. Finally, justified to the right is the sound, camera work, and editing. This is used by a large variety of the crew throughout all stages of production.

Contrary to traditional scripts, game scripts also incorporate a flow chart. A flow chart has to be used as part of this style of script due to the variations. Within games users have the ability to choose options along the course of the game, resulting in different outcomes. Subsequently, in the planning stages all possible outcomes have to be mapped and scripted, this is easily achieved through the use of a flow chart. In addition to this, it is common for video games to feature a synopsis as part of the gameplay, these are used to give an overview and give context to the story and what the game entails to the user.

1: Conventions for tradition script.      Font-Courier.    Size-2
2: Screen plays (Tv/Film/Radio) Character descriptions - new characters introduced given a little information on who character is... age, race etc (purely for production crew reading script-casting, actors etc so they know how to portray character).
3: Actors, camera and sound operators, editors (shooting script- if involves camera work and editing info), director, DOP,
4: Why would a computer game script also include a flow chart? With most games theres more than one option a player can take.
5: How will presenters/characters sections be set out? Give descriptions, characters sections 'justified to the centre, all dialogue to the centre.' easier to see. name of character at the top of dialogue always in capitals, again easier to see.
6: Video games will feature a synopsis as part of the gameplay, why? give overview
7: What types of scripts give stage or location directions. All scripts that have visuals. Eg. INT STUDIO 3. DAYTIME - int/ext, location, time of day - important for set designer, producers, dop. However, also important to radio drama as they have to create ambient sound to make it realistic. Location info usually on left to right.
8: How are sound effects presented. Camera work, editing, sound justified to the right.
9: for style

Three Act Script:
Within most scripts built on narrative, they are seen to follow a three act script. This often involves three parts, a beginning, middle and end, most commonly in the form or equilibrium, disequilibrium followed by a resolution. This closely follows Todarov's theory on narrative structure. In 1977 he theorised all Hollywood scripts are based on a five point structure being equilibrium, disequilibrium, recognition of disequilibrium, resolution, new equilibrium. Modern scripts built on narrative now follow a simplified form of this, ranging from tv dramas, to radio, to films. Despite this all scripts do not have to follow this form, in some cases it is not followed to create a more interesting plot and attract wider audiences, although this is commonly still in three stages just not necessarily linear. This style of script also better allows for the opportunity of sequels. Another reason in which the narrative doesn't have to be resolved is that it allows for the audience to assume there own ending therefore better involving them in the piece or alternatively there may be no resolution possible for example if the film or piece was to end on a negative scene or event.

A three act script is made of three parts, begin gin middle and end. Used for any scripts built on a narrative.
Link to to Todarov 1977 - talks about narrative structures, all Hollywood scripts are based on five point structure first being equilibrium, disequilibrium, recognition of disequilibrium, resolution, new equilibrium.
what scripts use TAS? Tv drama, radio dramas, films, video games - all narrative
doesn't have to follow beginning middle end, could be more interesting, attract wider audience, but would still be in three stages just not necessarily linear. opuerutnity for sequels

Style:
Within scripts they tend to follow one of five styles. The first being single stranded, this involves the piece being orientated around one central character, this style is most common in video games but is also prevalent in other forms of media such as films. However, within films and TV/radio dramas it is common for them to follow the style in a multi-stranded way. This involves more than one central character being followed through the piece, on such example of this would be the X-men which follows several characters within the group rather than a single character such as the character of James Bond in the 007 series.

In addition to being either single or multi - stranded, scripts also follow either a linear or non linear style. Commonly, video games and dramas (involving both radio and tv)/ screenplays follow a linear style, this involves the narrative being told in order of events. This is clear for there audience to interpret and understand the narrative and makes for easier light hearted viewing. Alternatively, scripts can follow a non-linear style, contrary to linear this involves the events not being told in order in which they happen. This could be used for several reasons, some directors choose this as a stylistic choice and conveys a sense of confusion and unpredictability, to some multi stranded narratives following this style as it varies from character to character. Unlike the precious scripts mentioned radio scripts follow a running order. The content of radio shows including the stories and features will be told usually in a linear format following the the convention of describing; who, what, where, why and when.

Type:
Additionally, scripts are also classified by two types, fiction and non fiction. Fiction texts follow narratives that are not real. Contrary to this, fiction scripts follow real life factual elements.

LO2: Meeting Mins