TELEVISION PRODUCTION Rajmohan . M Assistant Professor School of Media and Communication Agurchand Manmull Jain College, Chennai. Mail: rajpedagogy@gmail.com

PRINCIPLES OF SCRIPT WRITING Script……………………….. develops from the idea. Storytelling……………… The pov character serves as the ‘story teller Story Structure………... three act structure Treatment………………… details of directorial style Screenplay……………..... Blueprint for production Shooting script ………… communicate to all crew members Dialogue………… dialogue is narrative conveyed through speech PRINCIPLES OF SCRIPT WRITING

STORY • Incident in the life of somebody we know • True life experience • Heroic life of a historical character • Every story has a beginning, middle and end. • Progression of life events is called a plot • How the main character reacts to the events • A good story has a protagonist who is confronted • The protagonist’s ability is challenged, overcomes the odds and achieves the goal. STORY

STORY TELLING • Defining what the story is about, this is called the theme. • The theme is a subtle idea. • The beginning of the story. • Genre of the story- how the audience should feel about the story. It is very crucial for the movie experience. • Creating a point of view of the character within the story • the pov character interacts with the main character throughout the story. •The pov character serves as the ‘story teller

3 ACT STORY SRUCTURE

DIALOGUE WRITING Effective dialogues should • Move the story forward. • Reveal the emotions. • Reveal the conflict • Create tension. When writing dialogue remember • Character’s attitude • Perspective on the situation • Thoughts and emotions.

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT • Character research – general research & specific research • Character background – ethnicity, social, religion, education, time period, location, occupation • Naming the character- should reflect the qualities of the character. • Protagonist • Antagonist • The character has to be consistent • Character psychology • Do not stereotype characters.

Basic steps in Script writing  Step one: create a logline & develop your characters  Step two: write an outline  Step three: write a treatment  Step four: write your script  Step five: write your script again (for final draft) Basic steps in Script writing

CREATIVE WRITING Creative writing is writing that expresses the writer’s thoughts and feelings in an imaginative, often unique, and poetic way.

1. Single column for radio 2. Single column for television 3 1. Single column for radio 2.Single column for television 3. Two column for television 4. Screenplay format SCRIPT FORMATS

SINGLE COLUMN SCRIPT All video and audio information is usually confined in a single main column. Before each scene, an explanatory introduction describes the location and the action. This type of script is widely used for narrative film-style production and single-camera video, where the director works alongside the camera operator.

TWO COLUMN SCRIPT Helpful means of organizing shots and video ALL VIDEO information goes in the left column ALL AUDIO information goes in the right column It gives all members of the production crew shot by-shot details of what is going on

SCREENPLAY FORMATTING The Master Scene Format has six main elements: Scene Heading Action Character Name Parentheticals Dialogue Transitions

A breakdown is a complete list of the required talent that is distributed to all of the local talent agencies. Once a talent agent has selected a performer for a role it is customary to send a performer portfolio. A portfolio can contain a resume of prior work, photographs or even reels or video tapes of past performances. An audition is a sample performance by an actor, singer, musician, dancer or other performing artist Casting panels are often comprised of a casting director, producer, director and/or choreographer. SELECTION OF CAST

COSTUMES & MAKE UP • Communicate the personality of the character to the audience, • improve or isolate the appearance of the actors. • Costume designers and makeup artists do research, work closely to create a perfect look to the character. • They also work closely with the director and actor. • Lighting, positioning and composing should be considered when designing costumes and makeup

OUTDOOR PRODUCTION Reconnaissance: . The director along with the camera man goes to the particular location foe spot inspection Traveling expanses : accommodation of the technical staff and the artists Unforeseen expenditures : the surplus budget for any unexpected expenditure Programme Budget Proposal (PBP) : Budget proposal for each episode is always sent before any recording Programme Budget Estimate (PBE) : Preparation of the Programme Budget Estimate is also the duty of a producer as other than the directorial function

WHEN SCOUTING FOR LOCATIONS • Know your script • Scout at the right time • Look at light • Power supplies • Sound check • Permits and clearances • Evaluate the area • Taking notes WHEN SCOUTING FOR LOCATIONS

Set designing  The director has to sit together with the designer to discuss the set to be erected in the studio for the recording of any programme. Properties  The items to be used on a set are called properties or "props" ion short form, these include, furniture, decoration pieces, room accessories and other domestic items of daily utility. 3. The staff that matters in production · 1. Set designer 2. ·Lighting director 3. Cameraman 4. ·Editor 5. ·Director INDOOR PRODUCTION

Chroma key effects are often called blue-screen or green-screen effects because the foreground action is shot in front of a uniform blue or green background.  The background is then electronically removed, leaving only the foreground action to be superimposed on the actual background of the final scene, which has been separately prepared.  Blue and green are the generally-preferred colors for chroma key use because their removal from an image will not affect human skin tones, but in principle any hue can be used with Studios chroma key tool. BLUE MATTE

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