Coursework: Preliminary exercise 2023
Now complete the following tasks:
Top Boy- fast paced editing, handheld camerawork in order to have a element of realism, suspense and adds thrill to it. Hoodies, jackets and chains which are stereotypical "gang" clothing. Props used are guns which are action codes. The sound is mostly diegetic speech and non- diegetic music.
Breaking Bad- Contrast between slow paced and fast paced editing in order to truly capture the intensity and emotion of the scene. The diegetic sound is mainly gunshots, speech and music being played within the scene ( character's hearing). Close-ups to capture the character's facial expression.
John Wick Chapter 3- Long shots on fighting scenes in order to capture full wide scenes of action. The costume wore by the main character is a tuxedo in order to show his superiority and rich nature. Props used are all different types of weapons like machetes, knifes, rifles etc. There is lots of handheld camerawork to add realism and shows the perspective of the characters.
2) 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). Lay it out like a real script (see right) - it will add a level of professionalism to your production.
*Non diegetic mysterious music*
Side character: That was a good hit, huh? They didn't see that coming.
Main character: Hey man... I don't feel so good.
*faints sound effect following with eerie non diegetic music*
main character wakes up tied to a chair with the side character pointing a gun to his head.
Main character: What the hell is going on Mike (side character). What do you think you are doing?
Side character: You just don't realise anything do you? After years of being treated like an idiot by you and management. You think I will just let that slide.
Main character: Who was there when you are a weak, skinny twig to come pick you up, tell me who was there to save for your career when management was about to kick you out. I was there for you since day 1
Side character: Shut up we ain't boys we never were you just wanted me around so you would look good.
Main character: Listen to me you ain't in your right state of mind. Just put the gun down and talk to me.
Side character: I'm done finishing to you and your crap all day long.
3) 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.
Close ups to add tension, suspense and show the expressions on people's faces.
Long shot- to highlight the setting and have add attention to detail to the background.
Behind the shoulder shot- this captures the perspective of the character.
High angle shot- Shows the inferiority of the character and the submissive nature.
Low angle shot- Shows the superiority of the character and their dominant nature.
Medium shot- attention to detail.
4) 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.
4) 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.
Costume- Raggy clothes for sidekick and good suit for main character.
Makeup- Red paint used for blood.
Props- A gun, chair and wrapping tape.
Setting- Bedroom and a abandoned warehouse.
Lighting- dimly lit to show a sense of danger. Spotlight on 1 of the characters.
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