Script Writing for elctronic media

What is electronic media?

Radio, TV, web, ,non broadcast gadgets

Characteristics of electronic media

Audovisual,dynamic,virtual,distance mode

Skills for media writing

Screen image undersatndig,visual thinking , concise , flow

How to start ?Selection of topic, writing briefs,

deciding a format, synopsis

Educational considerations

Pre knowledge, age group, environment, language, local

ambience

Programme formats Drama,documentry,docudrama,

demonstartion,animation,quiz,

Magazine,poetry-recital, interview

Technical format of script

Sr.no, visual, audio, duration, remarks

Creative aspects

Take off point, speed,

Rhythem,pace, continuity

Creative aspects 2

Characterization, relationship,

Logical connotation, Dialogue

length&style

How to calculate Length of the script?

2 words a second ,per page 300 words, per page 2and half minutes

visual Techniques

Time manipulation, flashback ,flash forward ,split screen ,dissolve

Aesthetic inputs

Write for ears & eyes ,engaging, creative treatment

Other inputs

Do not write wall to wall , do not write obvious, don't explain screen scenes

Other inputs

Recapitulation ,

home work & activity

Script Writing for Radio

Visual words, sound effects and music, dialogue form

Script Writing for Radio

Good for language programmes, value education,

Poetry etc.

Script Writingfundamentals

Generation of Idea , participatory mode, brainstorming, thinking in terms of visuals and dialogues

Script Writingfundamentals

Clear cut guidance for director

Self explainatory narrative

desire to take theme forward

Inbuilt capacity to reveal the message progressively

Conceived by

Dr. Keshav Sathaye

keshavsathaye@gmail.com