How about 'out of the bottle'?
A'wish' asked for by the hero or granted by another, and the need to be delivered from the ordinary.
A spell which has rules
A lesson to be learned
Archive for May 2014
The Commissioning Process
So, you're a writer.
Might you need a agent?
You don't need an agent but, it would be good to have one. It also depends on what industry you are working in. For example in the past most authors have tried to get an agent who would then try and get your book published. This has now changed with the advent of e-books. As you can now self publish.. which gets you going its then down to you to create the noise that will get people to want to down load your book.However most Actors do need an agent as agents are on the lost of casting for the film and TV companies. You can be lucky and send your CV around and if the times right a film or TV company could invite you in for an audition .. but that is very much down to luck. Where an agent would have a system in pace to get your details out the casting people and hopefully get you in front of them.
What the hell is an agent?
An agent is someone who acts on your behalf. They will know the casting or publishing agents and should have an idea in advance as to what is required etc.
So they get you the jobs or that trilogy book deal ..!
The will also if you are lucky enough to get select for a role or to be published negotiate your fees etc. They of course take a cut / % of this fee which can be large.
Do you want one?
Yes.In an idea world an agent would do all the above which would allow me to spend my time being create and writing my master piece. A lot of creative people are just that and when it comes to deal making they cry away or can get stitched up. So an agent should be harden to this and get a good deal.
Either you or your agent need to a commissioning editor at the BBC.
Find a name of a BBC commissioning editor?
Lindsay Bradbury - Commissioning Editor, Factual Features & Formats and Factual Commissioning Executive for Northern Ireland.
What the hell do they do?
Commissioning editors is in charge of commissioning programs.He or she will have a specific guide line ti work or set area that they work in.
For example Lindsay Bradbury featured above is a Factual Commissioning editor. So her brief will be to look for and find News / real life based programs for the BBC. She is part of the the Features team. So that could be starting a new project from internal ideas or looking for ideas sent in to her from outside.
What's e-commissioning?
e-Commissioning an on-line automated system that allows writers / producers to submit ideas for programs / films directly to the commission company.This could be done by way of a PDF or powerpoint presentation submitted via the internet to the companies e-commissioning system.
Heres is a link that you can use to submit ideas etc to the BBC - http://www.bbc.co.uk/commissioning/tv/pitching-ideas/e-commissioning.shtml
The BBC aren't interested. But maybe Warner Brothers are?
If you were going to get your Single Camera Drama adapted into a movie at Warner Brothers, who would decide whether it happens?
Once submitted there will be a few vetting systems in place before any one with real power gets to look at it. A producer will eventually get your idea and he or she will decide if your idea will become a movie.How does stuff at Warner Brothers get green-lit?
If a pitch succeeds, a film receives a "green light", meaning someone offers financial backing: typically a major film studio, film council, or independent investor.It means a producer likes your idea enough to put his or her name to it and talk to the money people and try to get funding. Once that is in place then their work begins.
Warner Brothers don't buy it, but an independent film company do.
How involved might you be from this point? Find a story about what happens to a writer during development and production.
I think that if a major film company buys the idea once they have it you some what say good bye to it.. and just take the money. If a small Independent picks up your idea you have a much better chance of being involved all of the way. As they could values your creative input and ideas.The independent company are worried about errors & Omissions insurance on your script. What is it, and why might they need it?
Errors & Omissions insurance which is a USA name for Professional liability insurance (PLI) which is there to protect the film company / its people in case it / they gets sued in anyway for neglect / financial loss and errors etc as its name implies. It does not cover things like criminal prosecutions murder etc. PLI is normally require by law in some areas to make sure people / companies are covered. Its cost can vary in size depending on how the insurance company see the risk involved.
Purpose of Research
Formula 1's Michael Schumacher in critical condition after skiing accident
-What information might a researcher need?
- What the story is about.
- Schumacher accident
- Interviews
- What happened / How it happened
- Safety
- What doctors think of the accident
- Why he was out there
- Other people with the same injury
-Why might they conduct research?
- Internet
- Newspapers
- Doctors
- News Programmes
-What would a research need to consider?
Criteria 2- Be able to range of research methods and techniques
- Primary research
- Interviews, surveys, questionnaires, observations, focus groups etc
- Secondary research
- Internet articles, videos, audio, books, magazines, journals
- Audience research
- Demographics, audience classification(socio-economic, age, gender, occupation, education), media preferences, buying/consumption patterns
- Market research
- Product market, competition, competitor analysis
- Production research
- Content, resources (personnel, equipment, set up, cost, viability)
Documentary Conventions
- Murder in Columbine
- Gun ownership influence media
- Racism
- Fear + Ignorance
- Capitalism - Making money from fear.
- Crimes involving guns are normalised
- American values
Bias Propaganda
- Persuasion ideology
Factual Programme Production
Factual Programme Production
- Factual | - Fiction
- Reality | - Constructed Reality
- Non Fiction | - Entertainment
- Facts |
- Information |
- Truth |
Biased - Unbiased
Subjective - Objective
One sided
Opinion Fair / Balanced
Interpretation
Camera
Sound
Mise en-scene
Narrative
News Script
SCN Network Script
(Intro)
Presenter 1: Hello and welcome to the SCN Network, the news show that’s made for young people, by young people. On todays show we have 3 main stories, Britains situation in Afghanistan, Southend United’s recent wins and victories and the current situation of former famous F1 star Michael Schumacher. Have a look at this.
30 second VT with footage of each story
Presenter 2: Right our first news story is about the situation in Afghanistan, as you may or may not know Britain and their allies have been fighting in Afghanistan for a long time now, ever since the bombing at the World Trade Centre in New York. But after saying that we’ll be pulling out this year, David Cameron has said that we will be staying till 2019, ……. is in London with more on the story.
4-5 minute VT on news story
Presenter 1: Thank you …….. for that, our next story is for the sporty ones now where we look at Southend United and their recent victories. But more on that after this short break.
30 second advert
Presenter 2: Right now for the story on Southend United, they have had a chain of successful victories recently and for more on the story is ………. at their ground in Southend-on-Sea.
4-5 minute VT on news story
Presenter 1: Thanks for that ……….. How far do you reckon they’ll get ……… ?
Presenter 2: I’m not sure ………… but it looks like they’re doing very well.
Presenter 1: Sure are, time for one last story now. If you haven’t heard, former F1 star Michael Schumacher has had a traumatic skiing accident while on holiday and has been in hospital……. (more nearer the time)
Presenter 2: Well that’s all he have time for this show, we hope you enjoyed it and tune in next time for another episode of SCN Network, the news show that’s made for young people, by young people.
Presenter 1: Bye
Presenter 2: Bye
Outro.
Research
Formula 1's Michael Schumacher in critical condition after skiing accident
-What information might a researcher need?
- What the story is about.
- Schumacher accident
- Interviews
- What happened / How it happened
- Safety
- What doctors think of the accident
- Why he was out there
- Other people with the same injury
-How might they conduct research?
- Internet
- Newspapers
- Doctors
- News Programmes
-What would a researcher need to consider?
- Families thoughts
- Privacy laws
- Copyright laws
- Accuracy
- Timings
- Facts
Criteria 2- Be able to range of research methods and techniques
- Primary research
- Interviews, surveys, questionnaires, observations, focus groups etc
- Secondary research
- Internet articles, videos, audio, books, magazines, journals
- Audience research
- Demographics, audience classification(socio-economic, age, gender, occupation, education), media preferences, buying/consumption patterns
- Market research
- Product market, competition, competitor analysis
- Production research
- Content, resources (personnel, equipment, set up, cost, viability)
Doctors have begun the process of taking Michael Schumacher out of his coma, claim French media
- French media say Michael Schumacher is being taken out of artificial coma
- Medics are believed to have started medical procedure earlier this week
- News comes as Formula One star has training to avoid muscles withering
- Schumacher, 45, is about to enter fifth week in a medically induced coma
- Neurologist: 'Every day the chances decline that situation is improving'
- Austrian media speculate that seven-time champion has Apallic Syndrome
- Family says they are 'deeply moved' by support from fans around the world
Doctors have begun lowering Michael Schumacher's sedation levels as they begin to bring him out of his coma, his agent confirms
- Michael Schumacher is being taken out of artificial coma gradually
- Medics are believed to have started medical procedure earlier this week
- Formula One star is having training to avoid muscles withering
- Schumacher, 45, is about to enter fifth week in a medically induced coma
Michael Schumacher 'Responding'
Michael Schumacher is being brought out of his coma and is "responding to instructions", according to Sky News sources.
The seven-time Formula One champion has been in a Grenoble hospital with severe injuries since the accident on December 29.
His manager, Sabine Kehm, said in a statement that the 45-year-old was slowly being woken from his induced coma and Sky News understands he has been "responding to simple instructions".
"Michael's sedation is being reduced in order to allow the start of the waking-up process, which may take a long time," Ms Kehm said.
"For the protection of the family, it was originally agreed by the interested parties to communicate this information only once this process was consolidated.
"The family of Michael Schumacher is again requesting for their privacy, and the medical secret, to be respected, and to not disturb the doctors treating Michael in their work.
"At the same time, the family wishes to express sincere appreciation for the sympathy they have received from around the world."
Investigators probing the reasons for the accident in which Schumacher smashed his head against a rock have ruled out faulty skis, inadequate signage and excessive speed.
Schumacher appears to have skied on a partially-covered rock, lost his balance and fallen on another rock further down, according to the prosecutor in charge of the investigation.
The impact was so strong it split his helmet in two.
Schumacher dominated Formula One before retiring in 2012, winning more titles than any other driver and enjoying 91 Grand Prix victories between 1994 and 2004.
Pat's characters
Debbie :
Would you like to leave my house hold where the party is located and go home please.
I believe I'm in love with you.
I say, I am very bored watching this here movie.
Gladys :
you spilt red wine over my carpet! get out! bby pls <3
You like red wine as much as me. I love you :)
*Gets up and leaves*
Barney Hill :
Ummmmm, I'm telling
mumi, i luv dis food. i luv dis food better than barney de dinosaur :)
mi no understand dis
Jack Deth :
*Says to himself* I think someone stole my shit?
I'm enjoying this dinner an awful lot. :)
Whats so funny you prick? I don't understand?
Feed back
Its good like the new change of words but
its not that much different But a biggggg improvement ;)x joe <Homo.
The second one was greatly improved, better wording.
good improvement, much better.
Script V3
Frankie : Great Pot.
Charles Martin : Well, clearly because I'm the best man.
Frankie : The best man at pool but, not for the wedding.
Charles Martin : Yes I'm the best man at pool and at the wedding.
Frankie : But, I've known since pre-school.
Charles Martin : Okay, I've got an idea. Who ever wins this game of pool will decide who the best man is for the wedding.
Frankie : Ok, that sounds fair.
(Plays game of pool)
Charles Martin : It looks like I'm going to be the best man.
(he pots the black ball with white ball)
Script V2
Frankie : Great Pot.
Charles Martin : Well, clearly because I'm the best man.
Frankie : The best man at pool but, not for the wedding.
Charles Martin : Yes i'm the best man at pool and at the wedding.
Frankie : But, I've known since pre-school.
Charles Martin : Okay, i've got an idea. Who ever wins this game of pool will decide who the best man is for the wedding.
Frankie : Ok, that sounds fair.
(Plays game of pool)
Charles Martin : It looks like i'm going to be the best man.
(he pots the black ball with white ball)
Script V1
Frankie : Nice shot
Charles Martin : Well, obviously I am the best man
Frankie : Well, maybe at pool but i'm going to be the best man at the wedding
Charles Martin : Well, clearly i'm going to be the best man because i'm also better at pool
Frankie : Well, I've known him longer
Charles Martin : Well, this game of pool then will decide who will be the best man
Frankie : That's a deal
(Plays pool)
Charles Martin : Well, according to this i'm going to be the best man
(he pots the black ball with white ball)
Job Roles for the News Shows
SCN Network
I was the Director / Producer, part of my role is to tell everyone their jobs and what they have to do etc. I also have to make sure the show run smoothly while directing the actors and making sure they know what to do. I also made / created the intro of the news show and filmed / edited the Afghanistan VT's for our News Show.Essex Online - Ellis, Frankie, Joe, Maddie and Dee's Group
I was camera man for this group and it was a easy job as all I had to do is get the camera out and set it up where it was supposed to go, set the camera at the right angle and then focus on the actors. So rather than just sit by the camera doing nothing for the rest of the lesson, I ask the director (Dee was the director) if there was anything else I could do ? She told me I could do the auto cue for their group, so I did which was good.Davids Group!
In this group I was the Art Director / Runner. So my job was to get the set ready, make sure every thing was in the right place and that everything looks nice on camera. Once I was finished with my first role, I was a runner for the group, so I had to run round and do small jobs for the director and other members of the group.Steff's Group
In this group I was given the role of a camera man and I had to get the camera out and set up etc. This included hooking the camera up to the live visual mixer and then do all the focusing and get the camera in the right angle and try to get the shots the director wanted.
Creative
Avengers Assemble
What does your main character want?
To Avenge New York
and from my movie
He wants to get married
What does your main character need?
They need to assemble
and from my movie
He needs to a good stag due with his mates.
Avengers Assembles
Tragic Ending
Loki takes over New York and they Avengers don't assemble.
Triumphant Ending
They Avenge New York and They assemble as a team.
Transcendent Ending
They assemble but don't save New York.
Existential Ending
They don't assemble but they save New York.
My Movie
The Main Men
Tragic Ending
Tom does get married and doesn't have a good stag due with his mates.
Triumphant Ending
He gets married and has a good stag due with his mates.
Transcendent Ending
He has a good stag due with his mates but doesn't get married.
Existential Ending
Tom get's married but doesn't have a good stag due with his mates.
