Today we workshopped the scripts and brainstormed ways to solve potential production problems. The homework this week is to finish your script and attach a cover letter with your contact info and anything the 240 class might need to know about producing your script.
Here's what you need to turn in next time:
Today's version (it's OK if you wrote on it during the workshop)
Final version (2 copies: one for me, one for Skye)
Cover letter (2 copies: one for me, one for Skye)
And you'll see on the syllabus that you also need to post a short comment to this blog entry, discussing your experience writing and revising this project.
PLEASE NOTE: Today I changed the rewrite policy. From now on, papers that get low mechanics grades do not need to be resubmitted. They will be graded only once, and that will be the grade you keep — so please do your proofreading before you turn your assignment in, because you only get the one chance! I will be very happy to help with mechanics questions if you come to me before the paper is due. The Writing Lab is also open Tuesdays 12:00 to 1:30 and 3:00 to 4:30.
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13 comments:
My experience writing this script was definately a first. It was hard coming up with a concept but after a lot of thought i was able to create a gameshow. My experience revising my script took a lot of time as well. But with a concept already down, i was able to insert a lot of detail into the script. Overall, my experience was beneficial because I found my own way of getting a script started.
Jane Flandez
The hardest parts for me while writing this script was coming up with a concept, and then reformatting my script every time it was rewritten. (I used Word, so the script would get messed up everytime a new line was written). I was also confused at times about what to put in the video box besides the camera angles(certain details to put in and leave out). Overall, I think I'll be handing in a quality script! This last edit has been my longest edit (looking over every teacher comment to make sure I change everything that needs to be changed) thus far, so hopefully it pays off!
Amy Gill
I found that writing the script was extremely difficult. I sought help from the writing lab because I always struggle with creative writing. It was difficult getting started because I had trouble coming up with a concept. I started with a Public Service Announcement and then took it in a different direction. I am much happier with the direction I took and am confident ill be turning in a good script.
Adrianna Quezada
I found that the workshops were very helpful. they helped me see what I was missing and what made sense to the other people in my workshoping group. I think that workshoping is the best wa to help to imrove any writing assignment.
When I first sat down to write my script the hardest part for me was deciding on a topic. I wanted to be creative but I didn’t know how to with a three camera shoot. I decided on a talk show but then I realized that I had to be creative with the dialogue. Once I had the idea and script I just needed to prefect it over and over again, each draft. I am happy with the outcome and I think that the final product is funny.
Angela Yanez
The workshops were very helpful. I found that reading my script aloud helped me discover problems that were there that I didn't notice before. Coming up with a concept for my script was difficult, but once I had an idea, I found that writing it was pretty easy. Revising the script has taken alot of time, but I am very happy with my final draft.
The biggest problem that I had was picking a topic to write my script on. I also went to the writing lab to fix my mechanics. Overall I think I have a good script.
Writing a script for a production class was definitely a refresher. The last time I used to write scripts was a little over a year ago so it was nice to come back to the process again. The hardest part was coming up with what to write about, especially when I'm being limited on the shots, angles, characters and props. Very tough, but I managed to come up with a southern country cooking show. The hardest part was editing it since I made the biggest mistake of typing the dialog as if my character had an accent. So I had to change all the words back to normal and it wasn't fun! In comparison, I think my final piece has improved a lot!
I enjoyed my experience writing this script. I had been very interested in this aspect of the production process for a while now and I believed that with this project I could stretch my creative wings. The first thing I did when we were told about the project was try to think of something that no one else would think of and then figure out a way to make it easy for a beginning video production class to produce it. I never really thought of what I would do if production limitations were not a factor. The guidelines were set and I fit my idea into them while trying to be as creative as possible. That's how I got the idea for a sock puppet noir.
I had a tough time getting my ideas down to paper but once I got started everything else flowed pretty smooth.
I really liked the script I ended up with but am now having trouble with making the scrip producible for the production class. It is very hard to modify a work you really like to something that can be produced with out proper talent. Like trying to fit an elephant in to a Safeway bag (ask me about the joke). Over all the process has been very interesting and can't wait to see some productions.
I'm really surprised to see how my script evolved over the past couple weeks. It was absolutely crucial in writing this script (in my opinion) to leave it alone for a few days and come back to it with a fresh approach. This helped me remove a lot of the unnecessary dialogue and direction. Also, after staring at your own script for days, it was great to hear the input of others in the process of crafting it. I feel that my script would be a great one for production, and ultimately I'm happy with the final product.
Victor Schwanke
I have really enjoyed this revising process. i have done a five minute skit before, but i never had to worry about formatting or time. This revising process has really given me a taste of what I want my profession to be and I like it.
Writing this script was a big challenge for me. I started with a basic idea of havoc on the set of a TV show and it evolved into a soap opera which allowed me to really poke fun at the ridiculousness of those shows. I think that trying to write something that's funny is a big challenge because what you see as funny in your head and when you read your script can be translated differently by someone else. I think script writing works best when you put in the time to do lots of rewrites and not freak out as much over the first draft. For me I didn't really have a good idea until the second draft where I was really able to come up with a solid idea.
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