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Three Powerpoint Script Analysis

Film / TV / Radio a) style Tv and Film both use the font, courier new for their scripts with size 12 as this is the universal style for scripts as it is easy to read, however radio on the BBC uses arial and size 12. Character names, sound effects, lines, and music are the only things you will see on a radio script however, on a film and television script there will also be action lines which you get because the show/film will be boring if the actors just stand there and talk but not move about or have any actions. Film and TV also both have the dialog 20 spaces into the script however Radio does not have this and just has the dialog lines on the left hand side and not centered.

Film / TV / Radio b) content Deadpool The unique selling point of Deadpool is that the main character, Deadpool, breaks the fourth wall constantly and talks to the audience which brings a comedic theme to the film. Tommies The unique selling point of Tommies is that the story is roughly based on events which took place in ww1. This makes the show good for people studying history as they can learn about the war from the show. Rick and Morty The unique selling point of Rick and Morty is that the characters go on crazy adventures which you couldn't even think of. The relationships between the characters is gripping and make an all round good show.

Film / TV / Radio c) narrative structure Tommies follows a drama structure which spans across the whole of the radio series. this means that some problems may not be resolved in an episode. This can get listeners to tune in weekly and keep making money for the bbc. Deadpool has a 3 act structure however in deadpool there are lots of flashbacks and flashforwards. the story is also all told in the film as it has a distinct start middle and end as it is not part of a film series. Rick and Morty follows the same structure however, the story is resolved in one episode. Some tv shows may carry over the story and continue off from where it ending in the previous episode as a two part or even a series long storyline.

Film / TV / Radio d) genre Tommies – War Drama – the conventions of a drama are that it is based on the stories or life situation. Deadpool – Comedy/ Superhero – the conventions of a superhero film is that the hero is beaten by the villain, then they must overcome a fear/ problem which is holding them back. Then they beat the villain and save the day. Rick and Morty – Sci-fi/ Adventure. The conventions of Sci-fi and adventure is that there should be creatures and devices from another world.

Film / TV / Radio e) target audience Tommies, The target audience for Tommies are people aged from 40-80 of both genders however it is more likely to be men listening. History students may also enjoy listening to Tommies as it is about historical events. The cultural crowd would be people who have the farming lifestyle or live in the countryside. Fans of the show would be Middle class people who live in the countryside would normally listen to the show. These are the stereotypical listeners of Tommies. Rick and Morty, Due to its cartoon appearance we know that the target audience is young and is around 18 – 30. The audience is also quite diverse too as both males and females watch the cartoon. Due to its cartoon like appearance, people younger then 18 frequently watch the show and like the comedic and whacky aspect of the cartoon it gets a lot of viewers from that age range. Also due to the themes it addresses in the cartoon it gets viewers from people that are older than 30. The show is described as being an intelligent one as is it factually correct scientifically and the themes the cartoon talk about is very real. Deadpool, Deadpool’s age rating is a 15 which means no one younger than 15 may see a 15 film in a cinema nor buy or rent. The script is quite complex and has a lot to keep up with to ensure you understand the storyline. The primary audience is both female and male 15+, as the younger age groups have connected with this film it boosts its overall rating.