Video Plan

I've decided that I need to be original. I've decided that I need to be creative. I've also decided that I need to be detailed. 

The way that I'm going to be original, creative and detailed is by incorporating the evaluation questions into a narrative format. I think that because films and filmmaking are a hobby of mine, I would like to write a screenplay that mimics the style of a documentary or an interview, but still unfolds like a short episode or sitcom. This way I am demonstrating my creative ability in another part of media studies (film and television).

Now, in terms of tone and quality, I have two very large inspirations:The Thick of It and The Office US (stills from the programmes are below). They are both comedies that are filmed using shaky camera movements to create the impression that the episodes are a 'mockumentary' on real life situations, and perfectly balance the work-related context with the humour. 

I was thinking that I could adopt a similar scenario in which I embed the evaluation questions into the dialogue so that it appears like a mockumentary. That way I can use a serious and detailed script when answering the questions, but then contrast it with light hearted dialogue in between to make the narrative unfold more enjoyably. 

So although this is wholly video based and doesn't use other platforms, I still think this makes the best use of my creative talents since I can test my ability as a screenwriter, cinematographer and actor. Thus it enables me to try out numerous roles in the film industry and makes use of skills I haven't tested in this coursework. 

My Narrative Plan

I have worked out the best way to construct and deliver a plausible storyline. I have also reordered the questions in order to take place according to when they best fit into the narrative. 

1. Who would be the audience for your media product?
   To begin with, I will portray  myself as a young entrepreneur currently studying at University whilst also trying to start up his own magazine. It is early in the morning when my roommate gets up and asks who I am emailing. I'm emailing the famous Jax Crowford (the fictional artist in my magazine) and asking if he'd like to feature in the debut edition. My flatmate mocks this and enquires about the lack of plausibility in my plan, whilst also asking whether I have thought about who my audience would be...cue answer NO 1.
2. How did you attract/address your audience?
   The timeline has moved forwards by 4 months. I am choosing to drop out of the university year because I have a finished draft of my debut edition of Outlaw Rhapsody and want to pursue it financially. My flatmate congratulates me and explains how he never expected Jax Crowford to agree to feature inside. I then proceed to explain how I have tailored the magazine to appeal to and address my audience...cue answer NO 2.
3. What kind of media institution might distribute your product?
   I am now living back at my home after dropping out of Uni and choosing to pursue my career as a magazine editor. It is the morning of my interview with a possible publisher for my product. My mum talks to me about the where I will go from here, and after having it published what company I will use to distribute it...cue answer NO 3.
4. Looking back at your preliminary task, what do you feel you have learnt in the progression from it to the full product?
   At this point I am very nervous. We are sitting in the car getting ready to go to the interview. For comedic effect I am feeling very ill. My mum then asks about how confident I am and questions the quality of my earlier portfolio (my preliminary task in this case). I then go into detail about how I am much more experienced and confident in my abilities now...cue answer NO 4.
5. In what ways does your product use, develop or challenge forms and conventions of real life products?
   I have motivated myself and after getting the confidence to walk into the meeting room, I sit there agitatedly while waiting for the manager. He comes in and explains how he is looking for something conventional but original, and then asks about how I've made us of the conventions of real life products...cue answer NO 5. 
6. How does your media product represent particular social groups?
   The publishing manager then proceeds to ask about the ethical and cultural depictions in my magazine because he needs assurances that the product is not offensive or unethical to any social group...cue answer NO 6.
7. What have you learnt about technologies from the process of constructing this product?
   The manager compliments the product but doesn't believe that I am a professional in the field. To make sure that he is getting into business with someone who has experience, he requires confirmation of my skills and so I talk about the process of Photoshop in making my magazine as well as the video editing software I will use to make my short film...cue answer NO 7.
   The narrative then ends in a light-hearted way with a positive conclusion. The manager says he thinks that the magazine has potential and will be in touch, but remains perfectly serious while I get overexcited about the success.  

So in summary, I will depict a fictional environment that uses context from my magazine portfolio in order to establish a light hearted but in-depth reflection on my creative journey.