PRELIMINARY EXERCISE

 Now complete the following tasks:

1) Choose at least three TV dramas similar to your concept and watch at least one scene from each. Make bullet-point notes on everything you watch, commenting on camerawork, editing, sound and mise-en-scene.

Criminal Minds 6x21: "I Was 14!" 

 non diegetic Suspenseful music- makes the detectives conversation more tense- quickens the pace.

Medium close-ups on who's talking & sound bridges (continuity editing) to retell a narrative.

panning- to follow the movements of the characters.

non diegetic sound

2)

Low key lighting- creates a sense of tension and suspense

adds to the mystery

camerawork: birds eye view emphasises their discussions/ severity of the situation.

No non diegetic sound-  immersed in their plotting and scheming- creates an unnerving atmosphere.

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.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/14oUOKRvWLrlEiT9l8rwiRvk98fCjcOvHudO-6k5JJN8/edit?usp=sharing

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. 


https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hvipzPhp2Luvdp2uaA8XtqADbLlGNbWHbyMyAdfErhE/edit?usp=sharing

4)  60 sec crime drama video