Lesson Notes (16/10/2012) - What makes a good soap?

Media Lesson: Tuesday 16^th October 2012

Coursework:

·         Trailer for a new soap

·         TV listings magazine cover; including our soap

·         Poster: (Take more photo’s than we need!)

What makes a successful soap trailer?

·         Action

·         New / Different characters

·         An unanswered question to drag audience in

·         Fast paced – faster than you would see in the actual episodes

·         Controversial storylines

·         Theme tune – want the audience to link something to your program

·         Channel and time

·         Titles (inter titles)

·         Voiceover

The trailer should last for around 30 seconds to 1 minute.

The voiceover should be clear and give the information we see on the screen.

Eastenders ‘Sharon’s Back!’ and ‘Branning Week’ trailers:

·         Shots and clips from actual show – includes diegetic sound

·         Turbulence – shows the effect the character would have when they return