2. Introduction
During this preliminary task, myself and other group members (Harry Edward and Holly Fairbairn) will
create a screenplay and storyboard that depicts our ‘What’s up Doc?’ scenario. With this scenario, we will
produce a short preliminary video in order to practise production and editing skills. During this this task,
we will showcase new skills learned when thinking about framing and shot techniques.
We created a screenplay in order to better plan what will happen in the scenes. This will aid us in the
production of this short video because it allows us to envision what the scene will look like by including a
slug line, scene direction and dialogue. It also includes character cues, allowing us to know who is
speaking and when they should begin.
The storyboard contains images of the scenes and a visual of the shots and some editing techniques that we
will use throughout the production of the preliminary task. It also contains the shot numbers and any
sounds that we will use, such as soundtracks to accompany a scene.
4. INT. DOCTORS OFFICE, MORNING
(Doctor Jane is sat in her chair she reaches for the phone and dials the number of the patient)
DOCTOR JANE
(Lifting the phone to her ear)
Hello is this Mr Harry Edwards? Hello I am calling to say that we have your test results, are you able to come in at 1 o’clock this
afternoon? Okay. Thank you.
EXT. ALLEYWAY. MID AFTERNOON
(Harry is walking down the alleyway and into the practice.)
INT. RECEPTION
Establishing shot to
show a new setting
(Receptionist is sitting on a swirly chair behind a desk)
HARRY
(Walks to the desk)
Long shot to show the receptionist, costume and props
Hi, I have an appointment with Doctor Jane.
RECEPTIONIST
One moment please. I will let her know you have arrived. Please go and take a seat and she will be right with you.
HARRY
Thanks.
Close Up
Mid shot
Wide shot to show the
setting of the office
Handheld camera to show a
point of view shot of Harry
walking in
Walking shot
Close up of an
envelope
containing results
Mid shot and eye line match
to show conversation
Shot reverse
shot
5. (Harry goes to the chairs and sits down. He is nervous)
(Doctor Jane walks into the waiting room)
DOCTOR JANE
Mr Edwards, I will see you now.
(Harry gets up and follows Doctor Jane to her office)
INT. DOCTOR’S OFFICE
(Doctor opens the door and takes a seat. Harry follows closely behind her)
DOCTOR JANE
Please take a seat.
Wide shot using the 180 degree
rule to show a match on action
(Harry sits down on the chair)
DOCTOR JANE
(Lifting up papers)
We have the results from your scan. Unfortunately, it’s bad news, I’m sorry.
HARRY
(Raising hands to face)
What is it? How long do I have?
Walking shot
Long shot to show
distance between
Doctor and Harry
Mid shot and eye line match
to show conversation
Mid two shot
Long shot to
show body
language
Close up
Close up
Mid shot to show her
looking at papers.
Extreme close up of
the door handle
being turned
Establishing shot to show
the change in location
Shot reverse
shot
6. DOCTOR JANE
The results from your scan show that you have a rare form of cancer in the brain. And the tumour has spread. There’s nothing
more we can do.
HARRY
(Crying)
How long do I have left?
DOCTOR JANE
High angle to show that
Harry is vulnerable and feel
weakened by the news.
Reaction shot
I’m sorry to inform you that you have one week to live. We’ll give you all the treatments you
need, but I can’t promise anything.
(Harry walks out)
EXT. OUTSIDE THE DOCTORS OFFICE
(Harry collapses by the wall in tears)
HARRY
Noooo
Walking shot
(Scene ends with Harry looking up at the sky)
High angle to show that
Harry is vulnerable and feel
weakened by the news.
Tracking shot zooms out and continues
vertically to look up at the sky
Reaction shot to Harry – shows
an extreme close up of his face. Close up
Mid shot to show the result
papers
Extreme close up of
Harry’s eye – show tears
Shot
reverse
shot
