P2- Developed ideas

 Extract 1:

Protagonist: The protagonist (Jane) of my show will be included in this extract since it is the introduction to the first episode where the characters are introduced

Characters: this extract introduces all the characters of the show including the villain.

Plot points: 

-Inciting incident- Suggestion of a spontaneous camping holiday

-Disruption- Protagonist jane begins to have graphic nightmares of the villain and her friends in the forest while camping

Resolution- shows a large establishing shot of the groups new isolated environment

Twist- killer is seen at the end of the extract while the group are camping

Order of events- The extract will be chronologically timed however the nightmares that the protagonist  has will turn out to be flash-forwards that take place at the end of this episode and episodes to come.

Scene headings:

Scene one- UFO comes down to earth showing the face of the villain

Scene 2- Characters come out of school in conversation 

Scene 3- Jane's nightmares

Scene 4- Drive to the campsite+ establishing shot

Scene 5- Villain is revealed

Actions and directions: 

In my script I will direct the actors to make sure the performance seems authentic to teen behaviour so that there is a sense of relatability to the characters.

Parentheticals:

In my script, I will  use parentheticals occasionally however only when it is needed. For example for lines where the characters need to be sarcastic or scared.

Transitions:

For this extract, I will use basic transitions between scenes and cuts between shots 

Shot Types:

For this extract, I will use a number of establishing extra wide shots to set the scene and demonstrate the isolation that the protagonist finds herself in after they get to the location of the show. As well as this, I will use tracking dolly shots to show a fluid movement to the characters and the show

Extract 4:

Protagonist: the protagonist of this scene is the protagonist of the whole show and will be alongside the other characters

Characters: the group of friends will all be in this  extract except the one who died in the previous episode however his body will be found later in the extract inside the house of the villain. The villain will be seen in this extract but not in full such as in the previous extract

Plot points:

Inciting incident-the group set out to find their friend who went missing last night when they find a small cabin

Disruption- they enter the cabin since it seems deserted and discover the body of the friend 

Resolution- this extract resolves with disruption as the group have to escape the house and have an encounter with the villain with one of the group dead

Twist- the reveal of the body for the characters will be a twist however the audience should expect it

Order of scenes:

This extract will have a chronological storyline to it with no flash backs meaning it will be easy to follow and the action. As well as this, having flash backs in a dramatic extract such as this could retract from the excitement since the tension that has been built up over the scene will be taken away by cutting to a flashback which ruins the excitement.

List of scene headings:

Scene 1- kids realise that one of them is missing and set out to find him

Scene 2- kids stumble upon the cabin in the woods

Scene 3-they enter the cabin

Scene 4- discover the body of the missing friend

Scene 5- Chase scene with the villain

Actions and direction:

For this extract, the main directions I will give the actors in my script to act disturbed and scared to build the tension that the scene has when the characters enter the house 

Parentheticals:

Parentheticals in this script may be used in the scene inside the house where the characters must be directed to whisper.

Transitions:

In this script, I will use editing techniques to create an effect of horror.  I plan on using cut-on-action during this extract to create a dramatic effect since this makes the action fast paced and exciting. I also plan on using J-cuts in-between one location to the other. I plan on using diegetic sound of a scream to change the location of one area in the cabin the characters find themselves in to another. By using a j-cut, it adds mystery since the viewer cannot directly see what is happening since it is not on screen which makes the scene exciting.

Shot types:

In this extract, I plan on using low angle wide tracking shots when the characters are walking through the forest of the location of the cabin. The tracking of the camera will be unsteady as if it is handheld, this paired with a lot of negative space around the characters will create an isolated effect and unsettle the viewer. 

I chose extract 4 for the one to continue to write my script about. This extract will conform to the brief in that it will be 10 minutes and a dramatized clip that will be effective in marketing the tv drama. This is the best extract out of the 6 since it will be the most entertaining of them with large amounts of tension and action while not spoiling major plot points that would ruin the watch experience when the show comes out. The large amounts of action in the scene will surely peak the viewers interest more so than the other extracts as well as the introduction of characters including the villain. The introduction of the characters in this way will be interesting to the viewer since introducing them after the plot has started means the audience will be have to get to know the characters straight away which makes the story fast paced and exciting and will peak the audiences interests. This will appeal to the target audience since the action will prove interesting to the short attention span of people 16-25 meaning this extract will be able to retain viewers so they will watch the whole extract then hopefully watch the actual TV show. This extract is one of the stronger parts of the narrative and will definitely be one of the most tense scenes in the entire show due to the new environment that the characters find themselves in in the cabin in the woods and the jump scares that occur in the scene. This extract wont end on a cliff-hanger however it will end with the stakes of the plot being raised since the main characters are now aware that they must fight for their lives. This raise of stakes is the main reason why this extract is the strongest since it demonstrates to the viewer the basic principle of the show and what it is about.