Unit 2 English Assignment

FCM5082 FINAL EXAM 2

2] TELEVISION BASICS

Understanding that television has itself changed over time, and continues to change, describe some of the basic unique aspects of scripts or writing for each form of television, including what is enabled by writing for television [or Netflix, Amazon etc series] that is different from feature films..

A] Scripted Series

There basic aspects of script writing for the varying forms of televison breaks down into semi-scripted series and fully scripted series.

Semi-scripted series include interviews, discussions, ad-lib, demonstration (info-mercials) and variety shows whose scripts resemble only a basic outline containing segments and basic times to follow. This type of show pressures the talent

The title page of the TV script contains show title, episode name, and the writer’s name. And TV script format divides into two columns (the 1/3; 2/3 Script). The left column contains all visual elements in the script and the right column contians all audio sounds that will be incorporated in that section. The TV script allows the reader to thnk about what the audience will be both hearing and seeing. Capital letters distinguish the audio portion of the story from the video. The audio column of your script contains all caps; the video column contains normal sentence upper and lowercase. TV script format includes estimated time durations for each section of

However, pilot scripts still adhere to story-act structure.

3] TRANSMEDIA

Describe the ways in which Transmedia concepts are different than previous types of storytelling through feature films or television.

Transmedia storytelling represents a process where integral elements of a fiction get dispersed systematically across multiple delivery channels for the purpose of creating a unified and coordinated entertainment experience ( Jenkins, 2003).

Transmedia concepts are different than previous types of storytelling, involving creating content that engages an audience using various techniques to permeate their lives. To achieve engagement, transmedia develops stories across multiple forms of media in order to deliver pieces of content via each channel. These pieces of content link together (overtly or subtly), but in narrative synchronization or porposeful a-synchronisation with/to each other ( Jenkins, 2006).

Transmedia storytelling takes integral elements of a fiction, dispersing them systematically across multiple delivery channels for the purpose of creating a unified and coordinated entertainment experience.

It follows three