Script writing

We started script writing and had to go into groups to do a task.

60 second screenplay - scene from TV Drama - any genre

RULES

• at least 10 camera shots
• no more than 10 words of dialogue
• drama will be built through use of camera language, framing, m-e-s, sound and editing

THE SCENARIO

2 friends A + B are waiting for an important text
phone rings - A answers it and reads the text
A shows the text to B. B reads the text and is visibly upset
B leaves, A is worried

• Need to have a broad outline

• talk about m-e-s, location, time of day, props etc

• Camera shots - consider composition, framing and movement of camera to create atmosphere

                                - try to convey mood/tone

• think about side effects

• Editing - pace, juxtaposition, visual effects to add tension? (Create a key for editing transitions?)

• Create a story board