Radio
The Secret
The Clerks Room
Stages of Production:
There are four stages of production for Radio:
• Pre-Production
• Production
• Post-Production
• Distribution
Pre-Production is creating the idea of what you want to make. You decide what story topics, characters, sounds you would like to include. The group then develop a pitch to present to an editorial meeting accompanied by peers and producers. The pitch helps expand on more ideas.
Production is interviewing the characters and analysts. This is where they record an ambiance sound so they can include it in the radio.
Post-Production this is where the actors/actresses record the dialogue, scenes and music. They go through all the clips they have and choose the best ones. They put in order the narrative, fill in the missing pieces so the story fits together well with introducing each character. When the script is written they record the narration which is called 'tracking'.
Distribution is where the radio airs on various outlets also online too. The 'key dimension' of the distribution is the audiences views and response to the air of the show.
2) MOODBOARD
3) IDEAS FOR RADIO DRAMA
Sci-fi story idea
My idea is a group of teenagers who have a theory that there is another life on another planet. They are regular teens so they don't have much knowledge about getting to this planet. So they try get in touch with NASA, but it is unsuccessful so they have to resort to their own option. They do research about getting to space. They speak to the science technician at school and he agrees to help by creating a form of transport into space. They spend weeks working on a project in order to get them there however their first try fails as it doesn't have enough energy to last long enough. They work on it more so it becomes doable. They then finally get their transport which is a large pod to work.
It takes them 5 weeks to reach an unknown destination in space. The 5 teens land on the planet and discover a dried out world like a desert.
4)
Pitch 1
TREATMENT - THE SECRET DRAFT 1
PITCH FEEDBACK
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P4 PITCHING FEEDBACK (GROUPS)
My pitch:
The people in my group thought my idea was original and interesting. However they got a bit confused with the characters and why each character was there but after I explained they understood and liked the idea.
PITCH VIDEO
My feedback:
My feedback was to go straight to the point about the story and not to drag on as it needs to be short and simple. I also got told to be more confident when explaining so people can understand the story easier.
PITCH FEEDBACK TREATMENT (IN CLASS)
We decided to go for the 'Secret' because the storyline was easier to create. The pitch we presented seemed to be very convincing towards the audience.
GROUP TREATMENT - THE SECRET DRAFT 2
Contingency Plan:
If when recording one actor isn't there, as there is many of us in a group we will resort to another person in the group to take over, preferably someone who doesn't speak as much. If we are unable to get the room on the day we want, we will book another day where we can use it. We will book back up equipment just in case we get to the room and there are problems with the equipment that we already have.
DRAFT 2
The Secret Script
THE SECRET SCRIPT FORMAT
SCRIPT CHANGES:
We made some changes through the script as a part of it didn't make sense as to why a character was there. The new character is called 'Lexie' and she adds an interesting twist to the story.
PRODUCTION PLAN
The Secret - Sound Cloud
The Secret
| Purpose | The purpose of The Secret is to inform the audience of the difficulties which can come losing a loved one in the family and how to overcome them. The purpose is also to entertain. |
| Form and Style | Each episode is about 15 minuets long. It's an audio. “Mother, I can’t get to sleep, will you read me a book please” The language used in this sentence portrays the young girl who says it well spoken. The word ‘mother’ gives the impression the family are quite upper class and posh. |
| Content | The show is a girl called Muriel aged about 40 in present time reading her diary from when she was younger uncovering secrets that threatens to emerge and tear her family apart |
| Meaning | The show evokes meaning by any family can hold secrets |
| Genre | Drama |
| Target Audience | Woman aged 30-40. This is because a woman could maybe relate to her situation of being a widow. |
| Frequency | Each episode is on every Monday at 7:45 |
| Sound effects used to set the scene | Footsteps, rain, lightening, creaking, violin music |
| Character details (rough age, what are they like) Character 1 Muriel Howards Character 2 Brother Phillip | Muriel Howards, 5 years old, innocent, sensitive 10 years old, grown up, wise |
| Production process (how did it get made? Can you find any information as to how a radio drama is made?) Research the writer and producer. | Produced and directed by Gemma Jenkins Violists - Sam and Andrew McGeregor The producer Gemma Jenkins came up with the idea. She wanted to create a drama which was unique and would create an effect on the audience. Gemma Jenkins had a brief idea of what she wanted it to be, she wanted to have a sensitive story to it such as the dad dying earlier in life. She took her ideas to the writers to expand on her story. She had to get permission from the BBC Drama Department before she could look for actors and try out sound effects. |
The Clerks Room
| Purpose | The purpose is to explain the different relationships and personalities between workers and the success you can make. |
| Content | The show is about a girl called Bethany who works for law and is trying her best to reach the top but there’s secrets which are holding her back |
| Meaning | The show evokes meaning by anyone can do what they want if they work hard. |
| Genre | Drama |
| Target Audience | 20-30 year olds as the people who are working are that age and could relate |
| Frequency | Mondays at 9:00pm |
| Sound effects used to set the scene | Violin music, phone ringing, thumping, footsteps |
| Character details (rough age, what are they like) Character 1 Character 2 | Bethany, aged around 20, intelligent, she gets pushed to the side by her workers, innocent. Boss, around age 40, stubborn, naive, very self-centered. |
| Production process (how did it get made? Can you find any information as to how a radio drama is made?) Research the writer and producer. | BBC1's Silk created by Peter Moffat Executive producer: Hilary Salmon Director: Sasha Yevtushenk Peter Moffat came up with the idea of The Clerks room. He wanted to come up with the idea that a story could be relatable to the audience, like not fitting in at work or finding it difficult to adapt to different changes. He came up with a story line and took it to the Executive Producer Hilary Salmon, they adjusted the story line together before they sent it off to the writers. When it was written they introduced director Sasha Yevtushenk, who helped them decide the actors for each role. They also had to get permissions from the BBC before airing |
Stages of Production:
There are four stages of production for Radio:
• Pre-Production
• Production
• Post-Production
• Distribution
Pre-Production is creating the idea of what you want to make. You decide what story topics, characters, sounds you would like to include. The group then develop a pitch to present to an editorial meeting accompanied by peers and producers. The pitch helps expand on more ideas.
Production is interviewing the characters and analysts. This is where they record an ambiance sound so they can include it in the radio.
Post-Production this is where the actors/actresses record the dialogue, scenes and music. They go through all the clips they have and choose the best ones. They put in order the narrative, fill in the missing pieces so the story fits together well with introducing each character. When the script is written they record the narration which is called 'tracking'.
Distribution is where the radio airs on various outlets also online too. The 'key dimension' of the distribution is the audiences views and response to the air of the show.
2) MOODBOARD
3) IDEAS FOR RADIO DRAMA
Sci-fi story idea
My idea is a group of teenagers who have a theory that there is another life on another planet. They are regular teens so they don't have much knowledge about getting to this planet. So they try get in touch with NASA, but it is unsuccessful so they have to resort to their own option. They do research about getting to space. They speak to the science technician at school and he agrees to help by creating a form of transport into space. They spend weeks working on a project in order to get them there however their first try fails as it doesn't have enough energy to last long enough. They work on it more so it becomes doable. They then finally get their transport which is a large pod to work.
It takes them 5 weeks to reach an unknown destination in space. The 5 teens land on the planet and discover a dried out world like a desert.
4)
Pitch 1
P3) DRAFT OF GROUP IDEA
TREATMENT - THE SECRET DRAFT 1
PITCH FEEDBACK
- Elaborate on why the humans are against the robots.
- Add another character
- Where the story could go
- Explain in detail what the armed men look like
- We decided to go for the 'Secret' because the storyline was easier to create.
RADIO DRAMA ADVERT
P4 PITCHING FEEDBACK (GROUPS)
My pitch:
The people in my group thought my idea was original and interesting. However they got a bit confused with the characters and why each character was there but after I explained they understood and liked the idea.
PITCH VIDEO
My feedback:
My feedback was to go straight to the point about the story and not to drag on as it needs to be short and simple. I also got told to be more confident when explaining so people can understand the story easier.
PITCH FEEDBACK TREATMENT (IN CLASS)
- Elaborate on why the humans are against the robots.
- Add another character
- Where the story could go
- Explain in detail what the armed men look like.
We decided to go for the 'Secret' because the storyline was easier to create. The pitch we presented seemed to be very convincing towards the audience.
GROUP TREATMENT - THE SECRET DRAFT 2
Contingency Plan:
If when recording one actor isn't there, as there is many of us in a group we will resort to another person in the group to take over, preferably someone who doesn't speak as much. If we are unable to get the room on the day we want, we will book another day where we can use it. We will book back up equipment just in case we get to the room and there are problems with the equipment that we already have.
DRAFT 2
The Secret Script
THE SECRET SCRIPT FORMAT
SCRIPT CHANGES:
We made some changes through the script as a part of it didn't make sense as to why a character was there. The new character is called 'Lexie' and she adds an interesting twist to the story.
PRODUCTION PLAN
The Secret - Sound Cloud
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