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COURSEWORK STORYBOARD AMY G Running time is currently 4 minutes – I need to cut the length of some shots
SCENE 1 – OPENING MONTAGE ACTION: Camera panning and zooming in to show people at various locations in the park on their phones (intertextual reference to Mr. Robot) SHOT TYPE: Establishing wide shot followed by a close up zooming in on the phones LENGTH OF SHOT: 4 seconds (montage of three different zoom ins coming in from different sides) SOUND/LIGHTING EFFECTS: High key lighting GRAPHIC CODE: Hashtag appears in the bottom right corner with the show's title (link to social media) MUSIC: (insert audio track name)- audio in background DIALOGUE: “Social media: love it or hate it, it is here to stay” TRANSITION:
SCENE 1 – OPENING MONTAGE ACTION: Camera panning and zooming in to show people at various locations in the park on their phones (intertextual reference to Mr. Robot) SHOT TYPE: Establishing wide shot followed by a close up zooming in on the phones LENGTH OF SHOT: 3 seconds (montage of three different zoom ins coming in from different sides) SOUND/LIGHTING EFFECTS: High key lighting GRAPHIC CODE: Hashtag appears in the bottom right corner with the show's title (link to social media) MUSIC: (insert audio track name) - audio in background DIALOGUE: “Social media: love it or hate it, it is here to stay” TRANSITION:
SCENE 1 – OPENING MONTAGE ACTION: Camera panning and zooming in to show people at various locations in the park on their phones (intertextual reference to Mr. Robot) SHOT TYPE: Establishing wide shot followed by a close up zooming in on the phones LENGTH OF SHOT: 3seconds (montage of three different zoom ins coming in from different sides) SOUND/LIGHTING EFFECTS: High key lighting GRAPHIC CODE: Hashtag appears in the bottom right corner with the show's title (link to social media) MUSIC: (insert audio track name) - audio in background DIALOGUE: “Social media: love it or hate it, it is here to stay” TRANSITION:
ACTION: Agirl sitting on a bench using her phone SHOT TYPE: Mid shot/high angle of girl sitting on a bench using her phone LENGTH OF SHOT: 5 seconds SOUND/LIGHTING EFFECTS: High key lighting GRAPHIC CODE: N/A MUSIC: (insert audio track name) DIALOGUE: “It is only going to expand from here” TRANSITION:
ACTION: The presenter interviewing a teenager in the park SHOT TYPE: High angle mid shot/two shot of a teenager being interviewed saying that they want to be an ‘influencer’ when they grow up LENGTH OF SHOT: 5 seconds SOUND/LIGHTING EFFECTS: High key lighting GRAPHIC CODE: N/A MUSIC: (insert audio track name) DIALOGUE: Presenter -"What do you want to be when you grow up?" TRANSITION:
ACTION: Presenter scrolling through social media on her laptop to introduce the subjects she is going to meet SHOT TYPE: Over the shoulder close-up shot/shallow focus of her scrolling through Instagram LENGTH OF SHOT: 5 seconds SOUND/LIGHTING EFFECTS: High key lighting GRAPHIC CODE: N/A MUSIC: (insert audio track name) DIALOGUE: “This leads me to the question of whether social media is superficial or beneficial to our society?” TRANSITION:
ACTION: One of the documentary subjects showing off some of her clothes that she gets from her lifestyle SHOT TYPE: Low angle mid shot of the ‘influencer’ showing her clothes that are part of her lavish lifestyle LENGTH OF SHOT: 7 seconds SOUND/LIGHTING EFFECTS: High key lighting GRAPHIC CODE: N/A MUSIC: (insert audio track name) DIALOGUE: Voiceover - “I am going to be speaking to two individuals who use social media very differently” TRANSITION:
ACTION: A freeze frame with a divide effect going down the middle of the screen showing the two opposing subjects of the documentary SHOT TYPE: Mid shot with a divide effect down the middle of the screen showing the ‘influencer’ and ‘activist’ on the other side LENGTH OF SHOT: 4 seconds SOUND/LIGHTING EFFECTS: High key lighting GRAPHIC CODE: A line going down the middle of the screen MUSIC: (insert audio track name) DIALOGUE: Voiceover - “An influencer and an activist" TRANSITION:
ACTION: A snippet from the interview later on in the documentary between the presenter and the 'influencer' SHOT TYPE: Mid shot of ‘influencer’ in an interview LENGTH OF SHOT: 5 seconds SOUND/LIGHTING EFFECTS: High key lighting GRAPHIC CODE: N/A MUSIC: (insert audio track name) DIALOGUE: Insert dialogue from interview - “It is my full-time job” TRANSITION:
ACTION: The presenter viewing the social media pages of the two subjects – this will highlight the contrast between them SHOT TYPE:Shot reverse shot/birds eye view shot of presenter scrolling through posts of the ‘influencer’ and ‘activist’ on a laptop at a coffee shop LENGTH OF SHOT: 7 seconds SOUND/LIGHTING EFFECTS: High key lighting GRAPHIC CODE: N/A MUSIC: (insert audio track name) DIALOGUE: N/A TRANSITION:
ACTION: A screen recording showing the audience the social media pages the presenter is scrolling through in greater detail SHOT TYPE:Screen recording of scrolling through their social media LENGTH OF SHOT: 5 seconds SOUND/LIGHTING EFFECTS: High key lighting GRAPHIC CODE: Screen recording MUSIC: (insert audio track name) DIALOGUE: N/A TRANSITION:
ACTION: A conversation between the presenter and one of the subjects – the activist SHOT TYPE:Shot reverse shot of ‘activist’ and presenter talking in a coffee shop LENGTH OF SHOT: 5 seconds SOUND/LIGHTING EFFECTS: High key lighting GRAPHIC CODE: N/A MUSIC: (insert audio track name) DIALOGUE: Insert dialogue from interview - “I believe we can make real change through using social media” TRANSITION:
ACTION: The presenter viewing the social media pages of the two subjects – this will highlight the contrast between them SHOT TYPE:Shot reverse shot/birds eye view shot of presenter scrolling through posts of the ‘influencer’ and ‘activist’ on a laptop at a coffee shop LENGTH OF SHOT: 7 seconds SOUND/LIGHTING EFFECTS: High key lighting GRAPHIC CODE: N/A MUSIC: (insert audio track name) DIALOGUE: N/A TRANSITION:
ACTION: A shot of the activist walking down the street on her way to meet the presenter SHOT TYPE:Low angle in the distance of ‘activist’, walking down the street past the camera LENGTH OF SHOT: 5 seconds SOUND/LIGHTING EFFECTS: High key lighting GRAPHIC CODE: N/A MUSIC: (insert audio track name) DIALOGUE: N/A TRANSITION:
ACTION: Part of a conversation in the coffee shop between the activist and the presenter SHOT TYPE:Mid shot of ‘activist’ and presenter talking in a coffee shop LENGTH OF SHOT: 5 seconds SOUND/LIGHTING EFFECTS: High key lighting GRAPHIC CODE: N/A MUSIC: (insert audio track name) DIALOGUE: Insert dialogue from interview - “I’ve found my community online” TRANSITION:
ACTION: The end of the opening montage, with the title of the documentary appearing at the end (intertextual reference to a scene in BBC 3 documentary 'Jesy Nelson: Odd One Out') SHOT TYPE:Establishing wide shot of presenter on bridge, panning out to reveal text surrounding her containing quotes of dialogue LENGTH OF SHOT: 5 seconds SOUND/LIGHTING EFFECTS: High key lighting GRAPHIC CODE: 1. Camera pans out to reveal text appearing as quotes around the presenter MUSIC: (insert audio track name) DIALOGUE: N/A TRANSITION: Shot blurs and title appears like it is being typed on the left side of the screen, with the presenter on the right in the background
ACTION: The end of the opening montage, with the title of the documentary appearing at the end (intertextual reference to a scene in BBC 3 documentary 'Jesy Nelson: Odd One Out') SHOT TYPE:Establishing wide shot of presenter on bridge, panning out to reveal text surrounding her containing quotes of dialogue LENGTH OF SHOT: 5 seconds SOUND/LIGHTING EFFECTS: High key lighting GRAPHIC CODE: 2. Once the camera has zoomed out, the text fades away as the title of the documentary appears on the left side of the screen like it is being typed – presenter is on the right side of the screen MUSIC: (insert audio track name) DIALOGUE: N/A 1:30s TRANSITION: Shot blurs and title appears like it is being typed on the left side of the screen, with the presenter on the right in the background
SCENE 2 – AN AFTERNOON WITH AN INFLUENCER ACTION: The presenter taking a photo with her phone in the mirror SHOT TYPE: Mid shot showing presenter in the mirror taking a picture with her phone LENGTH OF SHOT: 5 seconds SOUND/LIGHTING EFFECTS: High key lighting GRAPHIC CODE: N/A MUSIC: (insert audio track name) DIALOGUE: Voiceover - “Are we ready to go?” (Impersonal/relaxed) TRANSITION:
ACTION: The presenter preparing to meet the 'influencer' character to see how she uses social media SHOT TYPE:Low angleof presenter in the car talking to the person behind the camera LENGTH OF SHOT: 7 seconds SOUND/LIGHTING EFFECTS: High key lighting GRAPHIC CODE: N/A MUSIC: (insert audio track name) DIALOGUE: “I am on my way to meet (insert character name), who calls herself an ‘influencer’, to follow a typical day in her life” TRANSITION:
ACTION: The presenter taking a photo with her phone in the mirror SHOT TYPE:Long shot of presenter and ‘influencer’ meeting and shaking hands, camera hidden in the distance LENGTH OF SHOT: 3 seconds SOUND/LIGHTING EFFECTS: High key lighting GRAPHIC CODE: N/A MUSIC: (insert audio track name) DIALOGUE: Voiceover - “(insert character name) has amassed over 500 thousand followers across her various social media platforms” TRANSITION:
ACTION: The shot establishes the location of the interview between the presenter and the 'influencer' SHOT TYPE:Mid shot panning the ‘Selfie Factory’ LENGTH OF SHOT: 7 seconds SOUND/LIGHTING EFFECTS: High key lighting GRAPHIC CODE: N/A MUSIC: (insert audio track name) DIALOGUE: Voiceover - "The Selfie Factory has rapidly gained popularity over the years with individuals who have large presence online coming here to take fun photos for their social media" TRANSITION:
ACTION: The presenter and influencer are having a conversation about what it means to be an 'influencer' and to gain insights to the reality of having a large social media following SHOT TYPE:Shot reverse shotof influencer and presenter talking in one of the ‘studio props’ about a typical day in the life LENGTH OF SHOT: 20 seconds SOUND/LIGHTING EFFECTS: High key lighting GRAPHIC CODE: N/A MUSIC: (insert audio track name) DIALOGUE: “So, this is a typical day in the life for you...” TRANSITION:
ACTION: The presenter and influencer are having a conversation about what it means to be an 'influencer' and to gain insights to the reality of having a large social media following SHOT TYPE:Establishing wide shot of a high angle as they continue talking LENGTH OF SHOT: 10 seconds SOUND/LIGHTING EFFECTS: High key lighting GRAPHIC CODE: N/A MUSIC: (insert audio track name) DIALOGUE: “So, this is a typical day in the life for you...” 52s TRANSITION: Fade to black (end of scene)
SCENE 3 – A MORNING WITH AN Activist ACTION: a screen recording is inserted at the start of this scene to show the audience how the activist uses her platform before the interview between the presenter and the activist SHOT TYPE:Screen recording scrolling through posts of the ‘activist’ at a protest LENGTH OF SHOT: 3 seconds SOUND/LIGHTING EFFECTS: High key lighting GRAPHIC CODE: N/A MUSIC: (insert audio track name) DIALOGUE: N/A TRANSITION:
ACTION: The presenter is getting an insight into the life of the activist – the activist preparing to go to a protest which she has organised through social media, with the presenter tagging along SHOT TYPE:An over the shoulder/bird's eye view shot of the presenter watching the ‘activist’ making a sign LENGTH OF SHOT: 5 seconds SOUND/LIGHTING EFFECTS: High key lighting GRAPHIC CODE: N/A MUSIC: (insert audio track name) DIALOGUE: Voiceover - “This morning I met (insert character name) as she prepares to go to a protest later on today...” TRANSITION:
ACTION: The presenter and influencer are meeting to have a conversation about how the activist chooses to use her platform and the reality of having a large social media following SHOT TYPE:Long shot in the distance showing them meeting at the park and sitting down LENGTH OF SHOT: 5 seconds SOUND/LIGHTING EFFECTS: High key lighting GRAPHIC CODE: N/A MUSIC: (insert audio track name) DIALOGUE:Voiceover – “Like (insert character name), she has amassed thousands of followers, but she uses her platform in a rather different way...” TRANSITION:
ACTION: The presenter and influencer are meeting to have a conversation about how the activist chooses to use her platform and the reality of having a large social media following SHOT TYPE:A mid shot/shot reverse shot of them talking together LENGTH OF SHOT: 20 seconds SOUND/LIGHTING EFFECTS: High key lighting GRAPHIC CODE: N/A MUSIC: (insert audio track name) DIALOGUE:“So, what planted your seeds of interest in activism...” TRANSITION:
ACTION: The presenter and influencer are meeting to have a conversation about how the activist chooses to use her platform and the reality of having a large social media following SHOT TYPE:An over the shoulder/long shot panning the scenery of the park as they are talking LENGTH OF SHOT: 10 seconds SOUND/LIGHTING EFFECTS: High key lighting GRAPHIC CODE: N/A MUSIC: (insert audio track name) DIALOGUE:“Why is getting your message across so important to you...” TRANSITION:
ACTION: The presenter and influencer are meeting to have a conversation about how the activist chooses to use her platform and the reality of having a large social media following SHOT TYPE:Extreme close-up shot of the activist’s badges LENGTH OF SHOT: 3 seconds SOUND/LIGHTING EFFECTS: High key lighting GRAPHIC CODE: N/A MUSIC: (insert audio track name) DIALOGUE:“Continuing conversation..." TRANSITION:
ACTION: The presenter and influencer are meeting to have a conversation about how the activist chooses to use her platform and the reality of having a large social media following SHOT TYPE:A mid shot as other ‘activists’ meet up together LENGTH OF SHOT: 5 seconds SOUND/LIGHTING EFFECTS: High key lighting GRAPHIC CODE: N/A MUSIC: (insert audio track name) DIALOGUE:Voiceover- “(insert character name) has found her community online” TRANSITION:
ACTION: The activist has met up with her friends is about to go to the protest SHOT TYPE:A low angle shot watching them walk past the camera starting from a distance LENGTH OF SHOT: 7 seconds SOUND/LIGHTING EFFECTS: High key lighting GRAPHIC CODE: N/A MUSIC: (insert audio track name) DIALOGUE:Voiceover – “(insert character name) has found her community online - she was really empowering and inspiring to talk to” 59s TRANSITION:
SCENE 4 – SERIOUS INTERVIEW/OVERALL REFLECTION AT END: ACTION: The influencer and activist is now sitting down to do a more serious interview with the presenter where they will share their overall reflections on social media SHOT TYPE:Mid shot of the ‘influencer’ and cut to the and sitting down LENGTH OF SHOT: 5 seconds SOUND/LIGHTING EFFECTS: High key lighting GRAPHIC CODE: N/A MUSIC: (insert audio track name) DIALOGUE:Voiceover – “I am sitting down with both (insert character's names)later on in the show to get their own opinions on social media” TRANSITION:
ACTION:The influencer and activist is now sitting down to do a more serious interview with the presenter where they will share their overall reflections on social media SHOT TYPE:Mid shot of the ‘activist’ sitting down LENGTH OF SHOT: 5 seconds SOUND/LIGHTING EFFECTS: High key lighting GRAPHIC CODE: N/A MUSIC: (insert audio track name) DIALOGUE:Voiceover – “I am sitting down with both (insert character's names)later on in the show to get their own opinions on social media” TRANSITION:
ACTION:The influencer and activist is now sitting down to do a more serious interview with the presenter where they will share their overall reflections on social media SHOT TYPE:Mid shot of the ‘activist’ sitting at the interview LENGTH OF SHOT: 5 seconds SOUND/LIGHTING EFFECTS: High key lighting GRAPHIC CODE: N/A MUSIC: (insert audio track name) DIALOGUE:“Do you think that social media is antisocial?” TRANSITION:
ACTION: The influencer and activist is now sitting down to do a more serious interview with the presenter where they will share their overall reflections on social media SHOT TYPE:Mid shot of the ‘influencer’ sitting at the interview LENGTH OF SHOT: 5 seconds SOUND/LIGHTING EFFECTS: High key lighting GRAPHIC CODE: N/A MUSIC: (insert audio track name) DIALOGUE:“Do you think that social media is antisocial?” TRANSITION:
ACTION: The influencer and activist is now sitting down to do a more serious interview with the presenter where they will share their overall reflections on social media SHOT TYPE:A shallow focus/mid shot of their responses (transition to both answers) LENGTH OF SHOT: 5 seconds SOUND/LIGHTING EFFECTS: High key lighting GRAPHIC CODE: N/A MUSIC: (insert audio track name) DIALOGUE:A scene of both discussing their answers in a side by side effect 25s TRANSITION: Fade to black (end of scene)
SCENE 5 – COMPETITION ACTION: Overall reflection SHOT TYPE:Establishing wide shot panning as presenter walks away LENGTH OF SHOT: 7 seconds SOUND/LIGHTING EFFECTS: High key lighting GRAPHIC CODE: N/A MUSIC: (insert audio track name) DIALOGUE:CLOSING SPEECH - "I admire what both of these girls do, social media is a powerful tool, but ultimately how you choose to use this platform is down to you." TRANSITION: Fade to black
ACTION: Competition for the viewers SHOT TYPE:Close-up shot/ shallow focus of presenter talking LENGTH OF SHOT: 7 seconds SOUND/LIGHTING EFFECTS: High key lighting GRAPHIC CODE: Website appears at the end of the screen MUSIC: (insert audio track name) DIALOGUE:“Do you want your voice heard? Ever dreamed of being a presenter? Follow the link below to our website to find out more...” TRANSITION: Fade to black (end of scene)
ACTION: Credits SHOT TYPE:Establishing wide shot pans as presenter walks away LENGTH OF SHOT: 7 seconds SOUND/LIGHTING EFFECTS: High key lighting GRAPHIC CODE: Credits roll MUSIC: (insert audio track name) DIALOGUE: 14s TRANSITION: Fade to black (end of scene)