News Show Script Final Draft

INT. SEN STUDIO

ANCHOR at news desk.

Camera pan up and round on news reader.

CAMERA SLOW ZOOM IN. MEDIUM SHOT ON ANCHOR.

JAMES CLARKE

Good Evening, and welcome to South Essex News I am James Clarke. Your top stories tonight. Basildon is set to become a Booming town by 2031. A teenager has been jailed for 21 years for murdering 2 Victims. London Southend Airport has its most successful year to date. The seawall on Canvey Island is taking a hit due to server weather conditions. Southbank's renowned skate park under threat. Train ticket prices are on the rise and Southend Football Club miss out on more than just a televised game.

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CAMERA PAN UP AND ROUND ON NEWS READER

MEDIUM CLOSE UP ON ANCHOR. GRADUAL ZOOM IN.

JAMES CLARKE

Basildon is set for a big boom over the next 17 years with 25,000 new homes planed along with new schools and shopping centres. Sam Murray has the full report. 

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ANCHOR STANDING UP BY TELIVISION

JAMES CLARKE

An 18 year old by the name of Eric Cantona Brophy has been jailed for 21 Years. His offences include stabbings and other knife related attacks and even throwing boiling water over a fellow inmate in while in prison awaiting trial. Brophy has admitted to robbery and wounding charges in relation to his Southend attacks. At the verdict a relative of the victim called out "Thank you Judge". What's more Judge John Lodge told Brophy that he will not be released until the parole board is convinced he no longer poses a threat to the public. 

JAMES CLARKE

London Southend Airport has had its busiest year in the airports History in 2013 and has re- established its status of one of the best airports in the country. Sam Murray Reports.

Roll VT

ANCHOR AT DESK: MEDIUM CLOSE UP ON ANCHOR

JAMES CLARKE

Violent storms have battered the coastline of the U.K over the last few days and the Canvey Island defences have been put to the test. Authorities have insisted that the Island remains safe despite damaged defences.   I was there earlier to find out what was happening.  

MEDIUM CLOSE UP ON ANCHOR: AT TELISVISION:

JAMES CLARKE

Now for the weather for the next couple of days, Sana, Hows it looking?

The weather presenter is standing in front of a blue-screen with the weather VT playing.

SANA HUFTY

 it's looking like a wet start of the day for most of us tomorrow James and as we go through the next few days, we're going to be looking at some mixed showers for all of Essex with the temperatures dropping and the winds getting stronger. That takes us up to Thursday.

Forecast for Tuesday is shown.

SANA

So tomorrow it's going to be a dry start to the day with some mild temperatures creeping in. We will have some light wind blowing in a north-east direction. So the temperatures will be about 8 or 9 degree's with a top temperature tomorrow of about 10 degrees, staying cloudy over night.

Forecast for Wednesday is shown.

SANA

So moving into Tuesday, we start the day with some heavy showers which will persist for most of the morning and the wind will be a lot stronger. The rain will be migrating east leaving us dry at mid-afternoon. Temperatures will be slightly lower at around 7 degrees. Coming into the evening, the clouds will go away, leaving a cold night ahead, with temperatures at around 2 degrees.

Show the website URL's.

SANA

Remember, you can keep up to date with the weather at SEN.co.uk or at MetOffice.gov.uk. Back to you James. We will be back with the rest of your top stories after this short break.

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ANCHOR AT DESK

JAMES CLARKE

Welcome back to South Essex News. Still to come tonight. Southbank's renowned skate park is under threat. Train ticket prices are on the rise and Southend Football Club miss out on more than just a televised game.

JAMES CLARKE

The famous Southbank Skate spot, below the Southbank centre, which is situated next to the Waterloo Bridge. is under the threat of being moved down the river. Therefore changing the location of such a historic place. Sam Murray has more.

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ANCHOR AT TELIVISION: FULL BODY SHOT

JAMES CLARKE

Southend Football Club's Home tie against Hull in the 4th round of this year’s FA CUP has not been chosen to fill one of the 5 television slots for 4th round matches. In doing so they have missed out on what would have been a very welcome 144,000 pounds, however the club is still eligible for a 90 thousand pound prize from the FA Prize fund for the winning teams. The match was one of 16 matches competing for the 5 slots. It is however not all doom and gloom as the Blues have already picked up 112,500 pounds for making it to the 4th round of the competition. Kick off for the match is at 3 o'clock on the 25th of January. 

JAMES CLARKE

BREAKING NEWS STORY.

FULL BODY SHOT

Anchor at Television

JAMES CLARKE

The price of train tickets has gone up by 2.8%. This has put up the price of a one return ticket from Rayleigh to Southend Victoria by 20 Pence. It does not sound like much but for a 30 day month that rises the previous prices by 6 Pounds a month. An unwelcome rise in difficult times. Joe Mander has the full report.

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CAMERA SLOW ZOOM OUT ON ANCHOR. 

Anchor sitting at desk

JAMES CLARKE

They are your stories tonight. Thank you for tuning in and from everyone here in the South Essex News team. I am James Clarke, Have a good evening Essex.

By James Clarke

Set Design - Bluescreen [1]

For the set design, we wanted something that looked professional and that matched the theme with our logo. We considered using one of the logo's that I originally used however we decided to use the one a different one on my USB stick, that is a virtual set. This one looks a lot better and very proffessional.

This way, the background looks professional and it matches with our colour scheme. The small TV's in the background are also animated. We tested this look out and it worked well. Below is James positioned on the left of the bluescreen screen  so that he appears next to the 'tv' and the third image shows someone testing the old SEN logo. The news background looks a lot better. We are going to put the SEN logo on the TV.

For the presenting, when James is standing up, we decided to use a real TV then. We thought that it would look good with James standing up. It also shows some of the team working behind him. We had a bit of difficultly with the light reflecting in the window, however we managed to block the lights reflecting. On the TV, we'll be having the SEN logo. (The logo comes out well on the TV however the photo doesn't show it.)

Pre-Credits Sequences - A Working Life

Establishes the tone, genre and subject of the film. For example, James Bond, Skyfall when Bond is introduced on a mission before showing the Adele sequence.

Protagonist - Main character (hero), audience's main focus - What do they want/need?
Antagonist - Generally negative, not the main focus - What do they want/need?
Pivotal Character(s) - Will be helping either the protagonist or antagonist - How do they keep the protagonist and antagonist engaged in conflict?

Dialogue - Not always needed (actions can replace)
Intentions - Motivation
Subtext - The meaning of the context, what's going on under the surface
Context - What's going on around it, what happens before and after? When and where is it happening?

A Working Day with Dialogue - https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0Mi2vFkLL0pek5yRjNuTWxkX1k/edit?usp=sharing

A Working Day without Dialogue - https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0Mi2vFkLL0pdzBIbEVid0YyRFk/edit?usp=sharing 

Comment from Sana on the dialogue version:

"They have set the scene and I can sense a serious tone to this pre-credit scene. it is punchy and contains all the elements required to produce an exciting script for a movie. He has not outlined the protagonist much or the antagonist however, I can see a slight appear of those characters. I feel as if Sam is the protagonist because of his dizzy behaviour and as he seems slightly naive. The atmosphere goes from serious to funny. It is very surprising towards the titles because it was not excepted. In this case it does establish the subject, however it does it very vaguely. In conclusion, this piece of pre-credit sequence is well developed, seems that you have thought about this well and set the script in order of event so that it makes sense. It was very engaging however do try to be more obvious in some parts because it can be slightly vague. Well done! :)"

I think that Sana was accurate with her comments and I think that they were fair. She picked up on the random singing and dancing element of musicals. She said that some bits were a big vague and I agree as I don't really have a plan for upcoming events.

Rail Fare VT

Script: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0Mi2vFkLL0pS1FQa3J2YjZDaU0/edit?usp=sharing

Risk Assessment: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0Mi2vFkLL0pZmZOMEpFTzFfYlk/edit?usp=sharing

Brainstorm, script and risk assessment done by myself.

Weather VT

In our group, I made the weather VT. I consulted with the rest of the group about how it should look and the pacing e.t.c The main problem was getting a good looking and high quality background without a presenter. We contacted BBC weather presenter Carol Kirkwood on Twitter, who directed us to the Met Office.

The clips that they provided us were good however they didn't seem quite right. Whilst watching the end of the BBC news, I saw that they showed the London weather without a presenter, instead just doing a voice over. This was good for us, so we recorded it over two days and decided to use that. To start with, I thought a minimal summary of the next few days would be good. I edited the 'next few days' box on Photoshop and put that in. I also put in a banner at the top, however, after consulting with my group, we decided that it looked better without it.

I then deleted the top bit and enlarged the news box. We used a high-quality photo and positioned the forecast box on the right for our presenter to stand on the left. After watching news videos, it is very common that the weather presenters stand on the left.

We also kept the convention of having the date in the corner. The photo's above show the time, however that was the broadcast time, so I wouldn't add it into the VT. Some weather reports say the time of the weather, or time of day (i.e. evening) however we included this in the script rather than on the screen to make it more accurate for the audience.

The top image show's the date graphic full size. I then used a cut-out tool to scale to only show the corner. This also has an outline, which makes it look better. To conclude the video, we listed the link of the 'South Essex News' website and also the Met Office one. Again, this is following the conventions. This graphic was done on Photoshop, CS6.

We then rendered the video, and got this (see below) as the final result. I am talking over the clip to see that the script dialogue matches the visuals, for the pacing and details. For the main VT, we will have a presenter reading off of something. The script is below it.

Video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=buX0ntom4ws&feature=youtu.be

Script - https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0Mi2vFkLL0pUzRySGF5MjJDS2M/edit?usp=sharing

Email Conversations - Canvey Sea Wall VT Research

As I live on Canvey, I know some of the councillors on the island. I knew one in particular as I had met him before on several occasions. Ray Howard is a Canvey councillor and has been managing the flood defences and has been linked with the Environment Agency for years. I had his email address and emailed him to ask if he would mind being interviewed for our VT and he kindly accepted. James and myself then met him at the sea wall in which we filmed him for about 15 minutes. Below are the email conversations. If Ray was unavailable, I would have contacted another member of the council or the Environment Agency, if not both.

Southend Airport VT Script

Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0Mi2vFkLL0pVHJEWE5SWmVLSUE/edit?usp=sharing

Written by myself. Research Sources:

• http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-essex-23738060
• http://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/10932218.Airport_s_one_in_a_million/

Research

Nature and Purpose of Research Techniques
Research can be classified as primary or secondary. For primary research you would find the information yourself, i.e. doing a survey or questionnaire. Secondary research is when you get it from someone else or a source, for example the internet, a book e.t.c.

Primary:

• Interviews
• Surveys
• Observations
• Questionnaires
• Undercover Filming
• Experiments

Secondary:

• Books
• Magazines
• Websites/Internet
• Articles
• Radio
• Historical Accounts
• Newspapers
• Journals/Archives
• Statistics/Photos
• Letters/Statements
• Video
• CCTV
• Undercover Filming
• Social Networking
• Experiments
• TV

Quantitive Research - Statistics (facts) i.e. Website views, programme ratings e.t.c.

Qualitative Research - Opinions and Views i.e. Game reviews, product opinions e.t.c.

-What information might a researcher need?

A researcher might need statistics, photographs or video evidence, witness accounts or opinions.

-Why might they conduct research?

They might need to conduct research to support a point, to expand on a point and to find out general information.

-What would a researcher need to consider?

A researcher would need to consider the credibility of the research, so how reliable it is. They would also need to consider wether it is accurate or not.

Applying Research Methods and Techniques

1. Primary Research
2. Secondary
3. Audience
4. Market
5. Production
6. Interpreting Resuts

Story Ideas - A Working Life

Actor: Harrison Ford
Location: Train Station
Genre: Musical

Title: A Working Life

Poster Idea: A murky train station setting with Harrison Ford leaning against a post, with a bag in his hand. He is brighter than the general area. 'A Working Life' is printed at the top, with 'Life is what you make it' at the bottom. The poster has a retro feel about it.

Logline: Office worker Sam Daniels refuses to let the gloomy city life get to him in this exhilarating musical. Singing, dancing and prancing Sam (Harrison Ford) is always in the chirpy mood, ready to lighten up people's days.

Description of Character: Sam Daniels is a 70 year old male who is an office working in London. Commuting daily from Upminster to Fenchurch Street by train, Sam always arrives early at work and is consistently in a good mood. Sam frequently likes to sing and dance and likes to see other people happy. He lives on his own in a flat and is happy.

Script Extract:
EXT. UPMINSTER TRAIN STATION

SAM is sitting down on his own. It is a dark and cloudy morning. A BUSINESS WOMEN comes and sits next to him, reading a newspaper.

SAM

Cold day isn't it?

The business women glances up and smiles before going back to her paper.

SAM

You know, they say it's supposed to get warmer soon. Maybe higher than 20 degrees.

The business women doesn't respond.

SAM

I watched Grease last night. Me any my girlfriend. You've just gotta love that film; so cheery and uplifting.

The business women looks up, annoyed.

BUSINESS WOMEN

Would you excuse me.

She walks off. Sam follows her, leaving his bag behind.

SAM

Summer loving' had me a blast. Summer lovin', happened so fast.I've met a girl, crazy for me.

Sam's train arrives at the platform.

BUSINESS WOMEN

I've got a boy, cute as can be. Summer days, drifting' away, to uh-oh those summer nights.

Sam pauses and the business women walks off. He gets on the train.

FADE TO BLACK.

EXT. FENCHURCH STREET

Sam gets off the train. He walks out of the station as a business mans walks into him, covering Sam's suit in coffee. He is busy and on the phone. Sam turns around, waiting an apology.

BUSINESS MAN

I'm so sorry.

They both pause as they recognise each other. It is Sam's previous boss.

SAM

Greg?

BUSINESS MAN

I'm so sorry, but I've got to go.

The business man starts to walk off.

SAM

I was cheated by you and I think you know when.

The man pauses. Sam starts to sing out loud.

SAM

So I made up my mind, it must come to an end.

People are starting to stop and look. They see the business man standing with his empty cup, and with Sam covered.

Sam

Look at me now, will I ever learn, I don't know how. 

Sam becomes more dramatic and starts to dance, singing louder.

SAM

But I suddenly loose control, there's a fire within my soul.

The people start to join in.

SAM

Just one look and I can hear a bell ring. One more look and I forget everything.

BUSINESS MAN

Woah-oh.

SAM

Mamma Mia, here I go again.

Sam walks towards him.

SAM

My my, how can I resist you.

Running Order - Revised Order & Script

Events written by James, times written by myself.

Script: (Written by James)

INT. SEN News Studio

ANCHOR at news desk.

Camera pan up and round on news reader.

CAMERA SLOW ZOOM IN. MEDIUM SHOT ON ANCHOR.

JAMES CLARKE

Good Evening, and welcome to South Essex News I am James Clarke. Your top stories tonight. Basildon is set to become a Booming town by 2031. A teenager has been Jailed for 21 years for murdering 2 Victims. London Southend Airport has its most successful year to date. The seawall on Canvey Island is taking a hit due to server weather conditions. Southbank's renowned skate park under threat. Train ticket prices are on the rise and Southend Football Club miss out on more than just a televised game.

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CAMERA PAN UP AND ROUND ON NEWS READER

MEDIUM CLOSE UP ON ANCHOR. GRADUAL ZOOM IN.

JAMES CLARKE

Basildon is set for a big boom over the next 17 years with 25,000 new homes planed along with new schools and shopping centres. Sam Murry has the full report. 

MEDIUM CLOSE UP ON ANCHOR

JAMES CLARKE

An 18 year old by the name of Eric Cantona Brophy has been Jailed for 21 Years. His offences include stabbings and other knife related attacks and even throwing boiling water over a fellow inmate in while in prison awaiting trial. Brophy has admitted to robbery and wonding charges in relation to his southend attacks. At the verdict a relative of the victim called out "Thank you Judge". What's more Judge John Lodge told Brophy that he will not be released until the parole board is convinced he no longer poses a threat to the public. 

JAMES CLARKE
London Southend Airport has had its busiest year in the airports History in 2013 and has re established its status of one of the best airports in the country. Sam Murray Reports.

Far camera, Anchor and screen. 

JAMES CLARKE

Violent storms have batterd the coastline of the U.K over the last few days and Canvey Islands defenses have been put to the test. Authorites have Insisted that the Island remains safe despite damaged defences.   I was there earlier to find out what was happening.  

MEDIUM CLOSE UP ON ANCHOR.

JAMES CLARKE

We will be back after the break with more of your top stories. We will be right back.

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ANCHOR STANDING UP BY SCREEN

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JAMES CLARKE

Welcome back to South Essex News. Still to Come tonight. Southbank's renowned skate park is under threat. Train ticket prices are on the rise and Southend Football Club miss out on more than just a televised game.

JAMES CLARKE
The skate park at Southbank, London, is under the threat of being moved down the river. Therefore changing the location of such a historic place. Sam Murray has more.

CAMERA SLOW ZOOM IN. MEDIUM CLOSE UP ON ANCHOR 

JAMES CLARKE

Southend Football Club's Home tie against Hull in the 4th round of this years FA CUP has not been chosen to fill one of the 5 television slots for 4th round matches. In doing so they have missed out on what would have been a very welcome 144,000 pounds, However the club is still eligible for a 90 thousand pound prize from the  FA Prize fund for the winning teams. The match was one of 16 matches competing for the 5 slots.It is however not all doom and gloom as the Blues have already picked up 112,500 pounds for making it to the 4th round of the competition.kick off for the match is at 3 o'clock on the 25th of January. 

JAMES CLARKE

Reads breaking news story.

JAMES CLARKE

The price of train tickets has gone up by 2.8%. this has put up the price of a one return ticket from Rayleigh to Southend Victoria by 20 Pence. It does not sound like much but for a 30 day month that rises the previous prices by 6 Pounds a month. An unwelcome rise in difficult times. Joe Mander has the full report.

CAMERA SLOW ZOOM OUT ON ANCHOR. 

JAMES CLARKE

They are your stoies tonight. Thank you for tuning in and from everyone here in the South Essex Newsteam. I am James Clarke, Have a good evening Essex.

Anchor SHUFFLE PAPPER

CAMERA PAN UP AND AWAY FROM news reader.