Script:
–B roll footage of UMaine (buildings, people walking, ect.)
–Generic documentary jungle music/ambient noises in background
–Cut to the adventure guide (lead actor)
Shot 1
Guide (possible Australian accent): “I’m Bobby Boomerang, and I’m a leading expert in North American wildlife. Today we are exploring the University of Maine. There are many exquisite creatures that reside here, but…we are on the hunt for one species, the university student. Let’s get into it”
–Cut
–B roll footage of UMaine (buildings, people walking, ect.)
–Generic documentary jungle music/ambient noises in background
Shot 2
–Cut
–Footage of guide walking into building
–Audio over this footage– Guide: “Before we
encounter these creatures, we need to make sure we are prepared to do
so. I am currently meeting up with a local experts on the university
student They study these strange creatures and can make sure that we
are prepared for what horrors we may find in this (Looks over his
shoulder) uncaring 21st century wasteland.”
*NOTE* the expert being interviewed could be a professor, a guidance counselor, RA, or TA most likely.
–Cut
–Footage of “expert” talking to the guide. (Could be a sit down with cuts between perspectives or a shot with both of the people in it)
Expert: Should generally just talk about stereotypical college student stuff like being depressed, drinking coffee, partying, always being on a phone, working at the library, eating food. Just basic college life. (I would say the more stereotypical the better to make it more stupid, adding to the humor)
Guide: Probably should just naturally react to what is being said. (At the end shake hands and thank the person)
–Cut
–B roll footage of where the guide will be filming next
–Audio over footage– Guide: “Thanks to the
help of ____ ____ (Expert), we are now knowledgeable and can properly
observe these creatures. After doing my own research I found that
college students tend to be very aggressive and deadly. We need to be
extra careful and make sure we do not get into any trouble.”
Shot 3
–Cut to shot of actor
Guide: “As visitors in any foreign environment, we are here to observe and respect the nature. So, let’s see if we can spot any students.”
–Guide turns from the camera and starts to cautiously walk while looking for someone. The cameraman follows. The guide then spots a student.
Guide: “(to cameraman) Look, look, look. Are you getting this?” Cameraman zooms into student walking. Wow…look at that, just so majestic. Nature is just incredible. Zooms back out to get the guide with the student in the background. Everytime I come out here I am always amazed. Gosh… we are just so blessed.
–Cut
–B roll footage of people walking, eating, doing whatever really (mainly just a transition)
Shot 4
–Cut to shot of actor
Guide: “Now that we have got a taste of how these creatures look in their natural habitat, I think it’s time for a closer look. I am a trained professional, but even then this is extremely dangerous, do not attempt to come close to the creatures if you at home ever encounter one. Let’s go.”
–Cut
Shot 5
Guide: “(Speaking quietly) We have successfully spotted another student and now we are going to cautiously approach. (Crouching and moving slowly towards person). Cameraman and guide get super (uncomfortably) close to person on a phone. The person looks up and just stares at the guide. We’ve been spotted! (Gets up and sprints the other way with the camera person)
–(Possible cut to another wide shot angle from a distance showing
the guide and the cameraman running away from the student that just
looks perplexed as to what is happening)
Shot 6
–Footage of guide running into frame out of breath
Guide: “Now that…(panting) was a close one. If this doesn’t show how dangerous these creatures can be, I don’t know what will. Again, why we need to respect nature.
For the interview– may be better if we give the interviewee no context about the nature of the project. The more contrast between the guide’s attitude and the answers we get, the better (i’m assuming?)
Interview Questions:
- What is your name, age, and profession?
- Where are you from?
- How long have you been a college student?
- What is it like living in with/around students?
- Describe a typical day in the life of a student?
- Where would you typically find students?
- Are the students dangerous? Explain.
- How are they different from you and I?
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