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Audio-visual Content Shooting Script

 AUDIO-VISUAL CONTENT:

10/10/20 – 13:00 – 14:00 PM

WHAT NOT TO SAY TO AN INFLUENCER:

-          ‘How much do you earn from social media?’ I get this question a lot and it always annoys me as social media is my job, and you wouldn’t ask other people what their salaries are – I think it comes across as rude and unprofessional!

-          ‘Do you dress like that all of the time?’ Of course, I don’t look all dressed up – frankly it would be exhausting! I take photos of my outfits when I am getting dressed up for the day!

-          ‘You don’t get affected by hate comments.’ - I think that people presume that when you have a large following and choose this lifestyle hate doesn’t affect you but that isn’t true at all – occasionally I do get upset when I receive negative comments, but you learn how to ignore them.

-          ‘Your lifestyle is superficial.’ No – the lifestyle that I portray on social media is my life! I take pictures when I am out and never deceive my followers.

-          ‘Being an influencer is an easy job.’ - I understand why people jump to this conclusion but being an influencer is so much more than taking pictures, it is my business. I also work with brands, creating my own clothing line with companies and my own make-up line.

 

WHAT NOT TO SAY TO AN ACTIVIST:

-          ‘You force your beliefs on other people.’ - This is a common misconception about activism, sure I want to educate people on important issues in our society but I do understand that everyone has their own views – my aim is to inspire people, and if that changes their beliefs along the way, then so be it.

-          ‘You won’t make any real change.’ – Once again, people always assume with activism that we are set on achieving one specific goal – initiating change is more than achieving one specific goal, it is about educating people with factual information, which allows them to make their own views and this can lead to real change.

-          ‘Everyone is entitled to their own opinions.’ – What I love about being an activist is as a society we get to choose how, when, and why we engage in activism and if someone thinks that there is a different issue that needs to be addressed, then I encourage them to address it. Similarly, if people disagree with my views, then that is their decision.

-          ‘You think that you are superior to everyone else.’ – I don’t believe that I am superior to other people by being an activist and using my social media platform for activism. I just want to be a platform where my audience has access to factual information so they can educate themselves and form their own opinions.

‘You don’t truly believe in what you are fighting for.’ – The thing is with activism is you can fight for your own beliefs and address issues that you are passionate about – for me, I am heavily involved in the feminism movement and the LGBTQ community.

Shooting script

 

SCRIPT FOR THE INTERVIEW WITH ACTIVIST LYDIA MYLES:

10/10/20 – 11:00 – 12:00 PM

1.       Do you really know enough to talk about some of the issues that you do? You have a large following so surely you do not want to deceive them in any way?

I am confident that I understand the issues that I talk about on my social media as I am constantly educating myself, whether that be learning through social media or by reading books. Not all activists and people agree with your arguments and that is what you learn to deal with but considering other peoples’ viewpoints helps me form a more balanced opinion – I learn from other people all the time through social media.

FOR EXAMPLE:

Today I am going to a protest in London as part of March4Women which is a global movement for gender equality – this year we focused on protesting to the government to make climate justice and gender justice happen, and I will post about this on my social media so others can get involved.

2.       What do you aim to achieve with your posts on social media?

Every single one of my followers is an audience member and I believe that I have a responsibility to provide them with arguments that are not only credible and factually accurate, but inspiring. I don’t think you have to be an ‘influencer’ to have an impact on social media as the main thing that I aim to achieve is inspiring others to join me or show solidarity by educating themselves on a topic area.

3.       Does your activism affect your mental health? Do you think it is important to take breaks from social media?

With what I do, unfortunately I do receive some negativity on my posts but I’ve been an activist for quite a few years now and I just have to accept that some people do not agree with my views. I think it is important to take breaks from social media as it can be overwhelming at times and can turn into an isolating platform.

4.       Is being an activist rewarding for you?

It is very rewarding for me – I love educating people on current issues to benefit our society and contribute to the future. I make sure that I am not being superficial in my posts, and I don’t use my platform for any material gain. I just want to help the future and make real change in the world. I have found a community online.

5.       So do you think that social media is superficial or beneficial?

Social media is what you make it – I choose to use my platform to educate others about issues in the world and make real change through inspiring others to learn about issues and donate. I believe I have found my community online who want to change the world for the better, and who are educating a new socially conscious, politically aware society. Social media has given me the platform to reach a global audience and contribute to various movements around the world.

SOLO PHRASES FOR MONTAGE:

‘I believe that we can initiate real change through social media.’

‘I’ve found my community online.’

Costume and Props

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TV Brief Target Audience

Documentary Mood Board

Website Design Moodboard

Storyboard

Shot List and Shooting Script

 

SCENE 1 – OPENING MONTAGE

SHOTS:	SHOT DESCRIPTION:	AUDIO/DIALOGUE:
1.	Establishing wide shot of people on their phones at the park	Voiceover - “Social media: love it or hate it, it is here to stay” (Audio in background)
2.	Mid shot/high angle of girl sitting on a bench using her phone	“It is only going to expand from here”
3.	High angle mid shot of a child being interviewed saying that they want to be an ‘influencer’ when they grow up	(Audio in background)
4.	Over the shoulder close-up shot/shallow focus of her scrolling through Instagram	“This leads me to the question of whether social media is superficial or beneficial to our society”
5.	Low angle mid shot of the ‘influencer’ showing her clothes that are part of her lavish lifestyle	“I am going to be speaking to two individuals who use social media very differently”
6.	Mid shot with a divide effect down the middle of the screen showing the ‘influencer’ and ‘activist’ on the other side – freeze frame with a pull focus to either side	(Audio in background)
7.	Mid shot of ‘influencer’ in an interview	Insert dialogue from interview - “It is my full-time job”
8.	Shot reverse shot/birds eye view shot of presenter scrolling through posts of the ‘influencer’ and ‘activist’ on a laptop at a coffee shop	(Audio in background)
9.	Screen recording of scrolling through their social media	(Audio in background)
10.	Shot reverse shot of ‘activist’ and presenter talking in a coffee shop	Insert dialogue from interview - “I believe we can make real change through using social media”
11.	Low angle in the distance of ‘activist’, walking down the street past the camera	(Audio in background)
12.	Mid shot of ‘activist’ and presenter talking in a coffee shop	Insert dialogue from interview - “I’ve found my community online”
13.	Establishing wide shot of presenter on bridge, panning out to reveal text surrounding her containing quotes of dialogue - Shot blurs and title appears like it is being typed	(Audio in background)

 

 

 

 

 

SCENE 2 – AN AFTERNOON WITH AN INFLUENCER:

SHOTS:	SHOT DESCRIPTION:	AUDIO/DIALOGUE:
1.	Mid shot showing presenter in the mirror taking a picture with her phone	Voiceover - “Are we ready to go?” (Impersonal/relaxed) (Audio in background)
2.	Low angle of presenter in the car talking to the person behind the camera	“I am on my way to meet (insert character name), who calls herself an ‘influencer’, to follow a typical day in her life”
3.	Long shot of presenter and ‘influencer’ meeting and shaking hands, camera hidden in the distance	Voiceover - “(insert character name) has amassed over 500 thousand followers across her various social media platforms”
4.	Another long shot from a large distance with a low angle watching them walk past at the shopping centre	(Audio in background)
5.	Mid shot panning the ‘Selfie Factory’	(Audio in background)
6.	Over the shoulder shot of presenter taking a photo of the influencer in front of a background with a phone	(Audio in background)
7.	Shot reverse shot of influencer and presenter talking in one of the ‘studio props’ about a typical day in the life	“So, this is a typical day in the life for you...”
8.	Establishing wide shot of a high angle as they continue talking	“How much engagement do you get from these...”

 

SCENE 3 – A MORNING WITH AN ACTIVIST:

SHOTS:	SHOT DESCRIPTION:	AUDIO/DIALOGUE:
1.	Screen recording scrolling through posts of the ‘activist’ at a protest	(Audio in background)
2.	An over the shoulder/bird's eye view shot of the presenter watching the ‘activist’ making a sign	Voiceover - “This morning I met Heather as she prepares to go to a protest later on today...”
3.	Long shot in the distance showing them meeting at the park and sitting down	Voiceover – “Like (insert character name), she has amassed thousands of followers, but she uses her platform in a rather different way...”
4.	A mid shot/shot reverse shot of them talking together	“So, what planted your seeds of interest in activism...”
5.	An over the shoulder/long shot panning the scenery of the park as they are talking	“Why is getting your message across so important to you...”
6.	Extreme close-up shot of the activist’s badges	Mute them talking with audio in background
7.	A mid shot as other ‘activists’ meet up together	Voiceover - “(insert character name) has found her community online”
8.	A low angle shot watching them walk past the camera starting from a distance	Voiceover – “She was really empowering and inspiring to talk to”

 

SCENE 4 – SERIOUS INTERVIEW/OVERALL REFLECTION AT END:

SHOTS:	SHOT DESCRIPTION:	AUDIO/DIALOGUE:
1.	Mid shot of the ‘influencer’ and sitting down	Voiceover – “I am sitting down with both (insert character's names) to get their own opinions on social media”
2.	Mid shot of the ‘activist’ sitting down	(Carry on with voiceover)
3.	Shot reverse shot of the presenter asking a question	A scene of question and answers between the ‘influencer’ and the presenter
4.	A shallow focus/mid shot of their response	A scene of question and answers between the ‘influencer’ and the presenter
5.	Screen recording of the ‘influencer’s’ posts	(Audio in background)
6.	Mid shot of the ‘activist’ sitting down	(Audio in background)
7.	Shot reverse shot of the presenter asking a question	A scene of question and answers between the ‘activist’ and the presenter
8.	A shallow focus/mid shot of their response	A scene of question and answers between the ‘activist’ and the presenter
9.	Mid shot of the ‘activist’ sitting at the interview	“Do you think that social media is antisocial?”
10.	Mid shot of the ‘influencer’ sitting at the interview	“Do you think that social media is antisocial?”
11.	A shallow focus/mid shot of their responses (transition to both answers)	A scene of both discussing their answers in a side by side effect

 

SCENE 5 – COMPETITION

SHOTS:	SHOT DESCRIPTION:	AUDIO/DIALOGUE:
1.	Mid shot panning as presenter walks through town	Voiceover - “I admire what both of these girls do...”
2.	Close-up shot/ shallow focus of presenter talking	“Do you want your voice heard? Ever dreamed of being a presenter? Follow the link below to our website to find out more...”
3.	Establishing wide shot panning as presenter walks away	CLOSING SPEECH

 

EXTRA FILMING FOR THE WEBSITE:

·       A popular BBC 3 segment called ‘Things not to say’ and I am planning on making my own version - ‘What not to say to influencers’ and ‘What not to say to activists’

·       My characters will sit in an interview room and pull out stereotypical phrases/opinions that are associated with them and will respond e.g. for the influencer one, ‘How much do you earn from social media?’ and for the activists, ‘You try and force your beliefs on other people’

·       This will be a continuous mid shot with a shallow focus on the person who is at the centre of the shot throughout the whole segment