Initial Ideas/Storyboard

Initial Ideas:

I have decided that a title sequence similar to that of 'Tracy Beaker' may be a possibility however, i would include more images or real people or characters from the show and objects associated with it. For example, the TV drama would be aimed at children aged around 9 up to 16 and would feature things such a popular music, and aspects more suited to a technological age as children are more interested in things such as MSN and mobile phones, texting, facebook ect so these could be Incorporated. The music would obviously be upbeat, and i would like for thier to be lyrics however not a theme tune in the sense of the lyrics are about the show. I would say this would be more effective than including clips from the show as typical of shows such as Hannah montanna ect. as this would involve shooting alot of footage in different locations and i feel this would be too difficult and unnecessary.

Another idea would be to film a sequence that is entirely point of view and depicts the morning routine of a young boy of around 12 ears of age as he travels to school. I could start with a blurred shot across at an alarm clock, the shot could then become clearer as he puts his glasses on a and realises that he is late. The editing would be fairly fast paced and may feature some other characters including a bully that could bump into the protagonist and he walks down the corridor. The music would be typical of a drama such as 'Grange Hill' where i got the inspiration for this idea. Although i do like this idea i feel it may be quite un original as many drama's are set in schools and i would like to do something a bit different.

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Audience research

Childrens Tv drama questionnaire

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Grange Hill Analysis

Opens with school crest/ name of show, the flashing 'loading' icon suggests a more modern take on the titles and also connotes some sort of computer game. Long shot of the school campus, camera is shakey-overall look is that of a computer game. The various graphics on the screen emphasise the game aspect with phrases such as 'level up' appearing once the stereotypical bully is defeated.

Hannah Montana Analysis

Created by: Michael Poyres (2006)



Camera: close ups/mid shots
close up of name of show-billboard-establishes the show and the fact that it is a brand -popular.
mid shot of protagonist in film reel-emphasises glamour , fame, same for all the cast credits.
majority are mid shots/ close ups-identify with characters-see their expressions. miley is centalised throughout-more on screen time.
cuts back and forth between shots of her performing on stage and her normal life with friends to show the divide between the two characters-emphasised by the song-'best of both worlds'-showing how she can have a normal life as well as live the life os a popstar.

Pan of the crowd-high angle shot of her onstage showing her to be popular and a role model or an idol that kids can look up to.

Goosebumps Titles Analysis

Camera: Close up of authors name on brief case- mysterious. The opening of the briefcase starts the havoc that follows-could symbolise the opening of ‘Pandora's box’. Close up of characters- scared reactions because of monsters that are also shown through close ups, shows significance, also typical of a children’s TV drama as children are known to be scared of monsters etc. Establishes genre and narrative.
Editing: Fast paced, matches on screen action and tension, will attract target audience as it keeps children engaged. More on screen time goes to the monsters than the actual characters, showing the dominance, increases fear factor .
Sound: spooky sounding music establishes genre-evil laughter , bats screech, wolf howl, screams, all connote evil and danger which suggests the direction of the narrative. The phrase ‘beware, you’re in for a scare’ also draws children in as the danger aspect could be interpreted as more adult content so they feel they are watching something that's more sophisticated that the typical children's TV drama. It is also parallel to the action on screen, the music starts of quiet and as the action/editing increases the music
Mise en scene: The CGI in the opening shot, whereby green smoke slowly covers the ground, which suggests goosebumps slowly travelling up the body-emphasise the name ‘Goosebumps’ and the typical suspense. Dark lighting and smoke add to the sense of mystery and the green slime on the text is effective in establishing the horror genre.

Even Stevens Titles Analysis

Opens with a long shot of typical homely environment-house/driveway etc. The camera work is very shakey in the style of a handheld-increases realism despite the clay animation as it is as if we are watching a real family-sneak peak into their life.
split screen-mid shot showing brother and sister in their contrasting bedrooms-the sisters being stereotypically pink in colour and the brothers being grey-establishes characters. Home environment is further established through alarm clock sound, suggests normal school morning audience will be familiar with. The scene where they run to the bathroom shows typical sibling rivalry-the mid shots showing their reactions/expressions as they fight and play tricks on each-other allows the audience to connect more with the characters as many of them would probably have this kind of relationship with their brother/sister. Throughout the titles there is more on screen time for the kids, with the occasional mid shot and credit for the other characters-typical family with mum/dad older sibling etc. The long shot of a typical family scene whereby everyone is washing the family car, also establishes each family members role as well as the nature of the narrative. The sister is the stereotypical 'goody-two shoes' whereas the brother who cannot control the hose is shown to be clumsy and more of a humorous, silly character.
The end sequence where the protagonists fight over the remote control shows a typical sibling rivalry-suggests this is central to the narrative of the show. The light-sabers also connote that they are enemies and that there is alot of confrontation between these two characters. The end shot shows the name of show-typical convention.
The sound is also very up-beat-jazzy, parallel to the action on screen. The intensity of the music increases towards the confrontation at the end.

Tracy Beaker Titles Analysis