Topic
The theme of our documentary is psychics. We all decided on this topic as most people think negatively about people making a living out of their talents as they don't fully understand the different types of mediums and how they use their gift for the best. We thought that we could educate the public and research local business.
Type
We have decided that our documentary is going to be a mixed documentary containing a voice over that will be heard over both recorded and archive footage. The voice over will inform the audience what is being shown on screen and what it about to come during the next scene. Vox pops will also be used as cutaways to speed up the pace and to also get the public involved with the subject. The vox pops will also be used to seperate footage from interviews if the change between cuts isn't as smooth as intended. Interviews will also create a professional opinion and the public’s opinion will be used throughout as people may feel like they can relate to it more easily, especially if they are within the same age range. Archive footage will add drama to the documentary as well known celebrities can be used which may attract more people. This is all relevant as it creates more entertaining documentaries and can attract the audience from the programme before, using quick, clean editing from all of these options.
Style
Our documentary will be informal to allow the interviewees to be relaxed which will help the audience to easily relate to the documentary and the content. The style of documentary was decided based upon the results that came from the questionnaires, the average result was 17/18 and female and therefore allowed us as a group to relate the documentary to what they would be interested to see and from our research,we agreed that psychics and mediums could appeal to this audience without it being too serious. The fast pace of the documentary will keep the audience interested, with the exception of the interviews which will last longer without any disruptions at a slow pace to enable those talking to engage with the audience. This allows the documentary to be easily understood and prevents the audience from being confused and bored.
Target audience & Channel
Our documentary appeals to a wide range of people of different ages as the channel we have chosen is channel 4. This is due to the fact that most documentaries are shown on this channel and are popular with the viewers. Depending on the content of the documentary, different audiences will be targeted throughout the year and this could benefit us as we have constructed our documentary so that it is appropriate to all ages and audiences. However, we decided to focus on young female adults as we believe that this is a suitable subject due to spiritual information being printed in magazines aimed at the same target audience e.g. look & More. Horoscopes are also available on the internet and are popular on social networking sites.
Narrative Structure
Beginning- Introduction to the topic with the visuals of archive footage and the Vox pop’s will show the public’s thoughts on their views about psychics and the paranormal. There will also be a voice over explaining what is going to be happening throughout the documentary.
Middle- When the professionals are being interviewed, cutaways will be shown where relevant and relating to what the person is saying.
End- The end of the documentary will sum up all the different views and opinions towards psychics and mediums and how people think differently about the same topic.
Thursday, 6 January 2011
Codes & Conventions of Radio Adverts
- A voice over is always present.
- A radio trailer usually lasts around 30 seconds long.
- Sections/clips of the documentary may be played to let the audience get an insight
- Music is played which relates to the main documentary subject.
- It is played on an appopriate music channel relating to the theme of the programme, for example; younger adults/ teenagers would be more likely to listen to Galaxy FM, so a programme such as Skins may be advertised.
- The scheduling including the time and date the documentary will be shown is present at the end of the documentary so that the information is fresh in the listeners memory.
- A radio trailer usually lasts around 30 seconds long.
- Sections/clips of the documentary may be played to let the audience get an insight
- Music is played which relates to the main documentary subject.
- It is played on an appopriate music channel relating to the theme of the programme, for example; younger adults/ teenagers would be more likely to listen to Galaxy FM, so a programme such as Skins may be advertised.
- The scheduling including the time and date the documentary will be shown is present at the end of the documentary so that the information is fresh in the listeners memory.
Codes & Conventions of Print Adverts
I have looked at a range of different Print adverts, both on the internet and in magazines. This helped me to understand what the codes and conventions of print adverts are by comparing different adverts and finding similarities between them. I have been focusing on channel 4 adverts, as our documentry will be aired on channel 4.
The codes and conventions:
- Adverts have to catch the readers/publics attention. The advert should also make an impact on them and make them want to watch the programme.
- Creative and effective images should be used relating to the topic.
- A slogan or tagline will be used to offer more information along with a title.
- The channel it will appear on will be shown which is usually recognised with the channels symbol.
- Limited words so that the reader concentrates more on the image - not distracting.
- Dates and times will be show so the audience know exactly all of the information straight away.
- Eye catching image - Makes a statement, is bold and leaves an impact on the audience.
- Bold text is used to stand out, however, it does not take all the attention off the main image but is still easily visable.
Examples of channel 4 print adverts:
The codes and conventions:
- Adverts have to catch the readers/publics attention. The advert should also make an impact on them and make them want to watch the programme.
- Creative and effective images should be used relating to the topic.
- A slogan or tagline will be used to offer more information along with a title.
- The channel it will appear on will be shown which is usually recognised with the channels symbol.
- Limited words so that the reader concentrates more on the image - not distracting.
- Dates and times will be show so the audience know exactly all of the information straight away.
- Eye catching image - Makes a statement, is bold and leaves an impact on the audience.
- Bold text is used to stand out, however, it does not take all the attention off the main image but is still easily visable.
Examples of channel 4 print adverts:
Wednesday, 5 January 2011
Voice over script
Voice Over One:
0:00 - 0:20
Everyday, it has become a part of human nature that we can't help but wonder what the future holds. Some people claim they have the answers we seek, that they can see into the future. For centuries we have tried to get to the bottom of these myths but have found no answers, until now...
Voice Over Two:
1:23 - 1:34
Many people we asked said that things a psychic has predicted had come true, so we decided to get a reading of our own done
Voice Over Three:
2:08 - 2:19
Many of the things that he came up with were freakishly true, but we still had a couple of questions unanswered
Voice Over Four:
We may never find the answers we seek, but we're one step closer than we've ever been
0:00 - 0:20
Everyday, it has become a part of human nature that we can't help but wonder what the future holds. Some people claim they have the answers we seek, that they can see into the future. For centuries we have tried to get to the bottom of these myths but have found no answers, until now...
Voice Over Two:
1:23 - 1:34
Many people we asked said that things a psychic has predicted had come true, so we decided to get a reading of our own done
Voice Over Three:
2:08 - 2:19
Many of the things that he came up with were freakishly true, but we still had a couple of questions unanswered
Voice Over Four:
We may never find the answers we seek, but we're one step closer than we've ever been
Interview questions
1) What first made you believe in the clairvoyant?
2) If you can make contact with spirits, why can’t everybody else?
3) The majority of people in the UK don’t believe in the supernatural, why do you think they’re wrong?
4) Many believers in the supernatural say it is wrong/dangerous to make contact with spirits, what gives you the right to ignore them?
5) Many psychic and tarot card readers read mostly for the money, if you weren’t payed for what you do would you still consider doing it?
6) If what you have is a gift, why do you feel you have to charge people money to make use of it?
7) Do you believe in all elements of the supernatural?
8) Many religious people find what you do to be insulting, why do you think this is?
9) Do spirits ever contact you outside of the realm of work?
10) What is your most exiting or scary experience involving the paranormal?
11) Is there ever a time you wish you didn’t have this “gift”?
2) If you can make contact with spirits, why can’t everybody else?
3) The majority of people in the UK don’t believe in the supernatural, why do you think they’re wrong?
4) Many believers in the supernatural say it is wrong/dangerous to make contact with spirits, what gives you the right to ignore them?
5) Many psychic and tarot card readers read mostly for the money, if you weren’t payed for what you do would you still consider doing it?
6) If what you have is a gift, why do you feel you have to charge people money to make use of it?
7) Do you believe in all elements of the supernatural?
8) Many religious people find what you do to be insulting, why do you think this is?
9) Do spirits ever contact you outside of the realm of work?
10) What is your most exiting or scary experience involving the paranormal?
11) Is there ever a time you wish you didn’t have this “gift”?
Monday, 3 January 2011
Running Order
Documentary: Beyond the crystal ball
Channel: Channel 4
Scheduling: 7.30pm – 8.00pm
Duration: 27 minutes (including an advert break)
Opening Title
(15secs)
Montage of archive footage – voice over introducing the meaning of psychics.
(15secs)
Voice over - evaluates the differences in peoples opinions over the years and whether they have changed today.
(15secs)
Montage of vox pops follow to answer the question - people in a town centre sharing their opinions and views about psychic and other mediums.
(30secs)
Cut away shots of a crystal ball and tarot cards.
(30secs)
An interview with a professional palm reader and how they feel about making a profession out of it.
(40secs)
Cut away shots of 'psychic night' signs and spiritual churches. (30secs)
A palm reading, explaining how the information is read.
(40 secs)
Cut away shots of tarot cards being laid out on the table and candles .
(20secs)
Interview with the person who had their palm read and how they felt both during and after and whether any information was true and how accurate it was reguarding the their life at the present moment.
(40secs)
voice over - How modern day programmes and media may influence negative thinking towards psychics - cut aways of magazines and newspaper articles relating to the topic.
(40secs)
(This is the five minute mark and the end of our group filming.)
Channel: Channel 4
Scheduling: 7.30pm – 8.00pm
Duration: 27 minutes (including an advert break)
Opening Title
(15secs)
Montage of archive footage – voice over introducing the meaning of psychics.
(15secs)
Voice over - evaluates the differences in peoples opinions over the years and whether they have changed today.
(15secs)
Montage of vox pops follow to answer the question - people in a town centre sharing their opinions and views about psychic and other mediums.
(30secs)
Cut away shots of a crystal ball and tarot cards.
(30secs)
An interview with a professional palm reader and how they feel about making a profession out of it.
(40secs)
Cut away shots of 'psychic night' signs and spiritual churches. (30secs)
A palm reading, explaining how the information is read.
(40 secs)
Cut away shots of tarot cards being laid out on the table and candles .
(20secs)
Interview with the person who had their palm read and how they felt both during and after and whether any information was true and how accurate it was reguarding the their life at the present moment.
(40secs)
voice over - How modern day programmes and media may influence negative thinking towards psychics - cut aways of magazines and newspaper articles relating to the topic.
(40secs)
(This is the five minute mark and the end of our group filming.)
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