From Script to Recording

PSA scriptDo research:

interview based on your characters/ treatment / script. Ask about their

problem (related to your script);

The interview should have inspired you

The interview could validate your idea or concept

USE YOUR NETSIM CONCEPT

Use OBJECTIVE AS WORDED

PSA Script

Write your script drafts

Does your script meet your objective?

PSA SCRIPTDoes the script

follow the AIDA framework

Is it PSA/Drama?

Is the situation clear? Does it develop the story?

Does the punchline, punch?

… the line or thought that you would like to leave with your audience?

PSA SCRIPTIs it hardsell?

Is it realistic?

Is it a novelty?

Does your PSA have a clear plot / conflict that brings out the point of your PSA?

Is the plot common, unique, promising?

PSA ScriptDoes your cast

have characterizations?

Flat or 2 dimensional

3 dimensional, real

Are their lines and actions consistent?

DID YOU REACH YOUR TARGET AUDIENCE?

PSA ScriptAre the dialogues

conversational, natural?

Are the lines succinct?Short, apt but

memorable

Acts and segments move ahead: beginning middle end.

DID YOU REACH YOUR TARGET AUDIENCE?

PSA script• Provide interesting yet CONSISTENT

characterizations.

• Being “In character?” Are the Actions and dialogues of your character consistent with your characterizations?

• Characters can represent the problem or a side of the problem, or an issue.

– Character speaking? (Or you speaking?)

 

PSA SCRIPTDid you show

(actions, sound) or, did you just tell (words) ?

Did you follow the requirements of your PSA for the ratio of sound elements?

Is it creative?Is the approach

standard, or did you try something else original?

Does work reflect your push for excellence? (Pwede pa, instead of just, pwede na?)

SCRIPT DRAFTSProcess of revisions….

Script to Recording

The script is the foundation of your PSA DRAMA. If the

script is flawed, the PSA Drama recording MAY also

be flawed.

Ergo, the PSA drama directing is crucial.

DIRECTING the PSA

The DirectorInterprets the script and translates it into a

creative final product;

Has full control and command of the production execution/implementation;

DIRECTING THE PSAPre recordingUse Directorial Prerogative

Artistic License: The director may change elements of the script BUT the essence of the script remains. (It should still be recognizable as the writer’s work).

DIRECTING THE PSAPre recordingUse Directorial Prerogative

Adjust the script as needed, but make sure you still meet your objective.

Your grade for scripting, (non-submission, non-meeting of the objective) is different from your grade as a director; you may adjust the script with your director’s prerogative – for your director’s grade.

DIRECTING THE PSAPre recordingEvaluate the PSA script and determine the

treatment appropriate for your objective and audience;

Choose appropriate music/sfx; pre record the needed sounds / biz

PSA REQUIREMENTSMusic – 2 1 Live SFX (to be

done during recording)

1 BIZ pre recorded

Dialogue : max is 15 seconds

Additional SFX is Recorded SFX (pre recorded SFX) - No use of Canned SFX

DIRECTING THE PSAShow, don’t tell.

Show through music, effects

Show ACTIONS than dialogues

DIRECTING THE PSAPre recordingDo your casting (choice of performers):

choose according to roles and capabilities

Arrange for a script reading session with your talents so you can inform them of your interpretation of the characters; motivate them by telling them of the

characterizations

DIRECTING THE PSADuring the Run Through RecordingUse the commands to communicate with your

team; Be deliberate in your commands;

Direct your team: directorial decision making is expected of you for the talent delivery, sound levels, and rhythm/timing;

Make sure you are 30 seconds.

RECORDING CommandsQuiet on the SetStandby for Practice / Recording(to mixer) Record, (Mixer: Recording)ID (Talent: Title: ____ Take ___)(to mixer) Countdown (Mixer:5,4,3,2…)(Cue)CutReviewStart From the Top / Good TakeThat’s a Wrap!

IMPORTANTIf you choose to say GOOD TAKE! IT’S A

WRAP

I will take that to mean, that particular recording is a good take, and I will evaluate you accordingly: No further recording will be expected of you.

Drama production ...

Delivery of lines: “natural”, conversational. Don’t write readable lines – essay for the eyes,

but just words for the ears--.Your audience won’t read your script. They will

hear cues for their imagination.  

DIRECTING THE PSAPost recordingMusic/Sound EffectsTechnicals: Corrections, levels, etc.Editing

Rhythm, pace…

Production TO DOsAfter your script has

been approved, practice a run through with your team

Early approval, early recording

PSA recording : run through: Director’s commands, etc.

March 10-22

PSA Recording is Pass or Fail: Pass means a PSA

grade of 2.0 with maximum potential of 4.0 after post prod;

Fail means a PSA grade of 1.5 with maximum PSA grade potential of only 2.5

Write : PSA-DRAMA SCRIPT ONGOING PROCESS, e-mail

Submit before:

FINAL first draft due (GRADE) Feb 3

FINAL SCRIPT DUE Feb 22Your Script at this point will be evaluated as

your final script grade

DIRECT : PSA-DRAMA SCRIPT A51March 10:8-10/4-7 R

(MU3/31)March 17:8-11 regMarch 22: 8-11:

(MU4/7)March 24:8-11 reg

class

A52March 10:4-7March 17:1-4 reg

class 4-7 (mu 4/7)March 24:1-4 reg

class

A53March 21: 8-11

regular class March 22: 11-2, 2-5

(MU3/28, 4/4)

Make sure I acknowledge receipt of your submissions.