SCRIPT TERMSUNIT 5
SCRIPT
• A fully written documentation of a program formatted like a play.
• The layout for a shoot that includes audio and video cues.
• The copy that a broadcaster reads from, either live on air or in an audio booth, to record a voice track.
A/V SCRIPT OR AUDIO/VISUAL SCRIPT
• A two column script commonly used for 30 & 60 second ads.
• The video cues are in the left column preceded by a shot description (WS,MS,TS).
• The audio cues are in the right column where what will be said on camera or as a voice over is completely written out.
NEWS SCRIPT
The copy that a broadcaster reads from on theair. Like an A/V script, the director’s cues are onthe left of the page, while the copy that appearsin teleprompter and is read on air is on the rightof the page.
PACKAGE SCRIPT
The story that a reporter has written for a
broadcast. The 3 primary components of a PKG are:• Sound Bites from interviews• Voice Track (the reporter’s recorded
copy)• Cover video
SCREENPLAY
The fully written documentation of a programthat is formatted like a play. It includes
scenes,dialogue, camera direction, and plot.
STORYBOARD
Program documentation in comic book likegraphic panels that portray what the programwill look like. It may include dialogue,
narration,and camera direction.
BRAINSTORMING
The process of tossing around ideas to come up
with a good concept for a project.
TREATMENT
A written summary, or proposal, of what aproject/program is going to be about. It mayalso include particular information about theshoot.
PRIMARY SHOTS
The 3 primary shots are: • Wide Shot • Medium Shot • Tight Shot or Close Up. In an A/V script one of the primary
shots(written as WS, MS,TS) should precede
eachvideo cue.
A & B ROLL
In a news package script, the A-Roll refers tothe audio portion of the script (sound bites &voice track), the B-Roll refers to the videoportion of the script (cover video).
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