Studio Scripts:
Two columns
- left hand side - shot number, camera number and shot descriptions
- right hand side - script, stage instructions and sound effects
Shots are amended as letters after the shot no e.g. shot 10 becomes 10a
Camera cards:
- provided to the camera operators so that they can see which shots they are responsible for and the shot description
Top of page has camera number and title of programme
4 columns on camera cards:
- shot no
- area of set feature
- shot description
- any notes
VT Scripts:
Title should match the title on the VT clock and the script
IQ (In Cue) & OQ (Out cue) - first / last words on VT script
Also add in the duration of the VT and CAPGENS (info about captions and when they should appear on the VT)
Each piece of VT should have bars / tone and lock with appropriate idents
Script content:
A decision has to be made as to how much scripted content the programme contains
Welcome, Intro, Outro and links should all be scripted as bare minimum
Short sharp script pieces
Links:
Similarly you presenter can deliver links with take you from one part of the show to the next
Loosely written so presenter can adapt dialogue
Ad libs:
Can leave segments to presenter to ad lib and give guidance on the script and prompt cards to ad lib.
Skilled business and should be rehearsed to ensure - timings work and basic idea for ad lib is established and confident
Ad libbing has the advantage of feeling natural and free flowing - however can feel unprofessional
Presenters need to be well briefed and prepared for ad libs
Timings:
Many elements of the script will necessitate approximate timings
Keep on top of timings throughout
PA working out how much time must be added / lost from subsequent items if things under or over run
Running order - constantly changes throughout pre production - VTs may run longer or shorter than initially planned
Need areas to manipulate if sections under or over run
Scripts need to be:
Factually accurate
Well written
Concise
Tone of voice
Write to pictures
Write to time
Allow for breaths
Has a logical structure
Workshop - due 01/03/2018:
VTs
Its add value to the studio production
Provide talking points / background info
Illustrative - adding explanation to help the show
Add variety
Location opportunities beyond the studio
Beyond the studio content:
practical
entertainment
informative
variety
The VT should feel part of the rest of the programme - style / approach
It should add to the studio content and have a specific purpose
Entertaining and creative
Comprehensible and comprehensive
Quality should be consistent with the rest of the programme
- production values
- technical quality - picture and sound quality, lighting etc.
- performance
Research and recce
Locations and paperwork
Casting / contributors and paperwork
Scripting
What makes a good VT?
Winterwatch:
VT needs good top line - e.g. VT - surviving the cold in the mountains
There's a why to the story
Pull VT content into the main show - VT to help push story forward
Linking to VT:
Introducing presenter
Music over top
Establishing shot
The One Show:
Coming ups
Welcome guest - look at their background work then introduce them on sofa
Essentials:
- Accuracy
- Branding / Tone
- Clarity
- Layout / composition - 16:9 safe zone
- Font
- Purpose
- Synergy - images/words - spoken and onscreen
Text:
Simple
Limit number of fonts used
Letter less than 1/10 screen height is difficult to read
Outlines and drop shadows
Leave space between title lines of about 1/2 to 2/3 of height of capital letters
Ensure lettering contrasts well with background
Don't put too much text on screen at once
On screen time - read it twice - need a long enough MCU (caption on MCUs)
Design shouldn't overrule function
Simple colour background
Use video grabs
Defocused clips
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