Proposal Mines and Caves
Proposal Mines and Caves
Proposal Mines and Caves
Student Name:
Daniel Arkell
Working Title:
Synopsis of the
documentary:
In this Documentary it will follow a presenter who is learning about the caves
and mines in Wiltshire and Somerset. I will be interviewing someone from the
Wiltshire and Somerset council about the History of the Mines and what they
are used for now. I will also try and get an interview with locals to ask what it is
like to live nearby.
Genre
Your beliefs
and bias on
the topic:
The main conflict is between the following points of view (if there is one):
There is no real conflict although I could say how there is mixed opinions if they
should be open to the public.
Characters
Who are the characters in our documentary and what is their role or purpose?
Is there a particular point of view they are meant to get across?
There will be interviews with a Wiltshire and Somerset Council member about
the subject. They will both be presented as average people telling the viewer
about the history. There will be one presenter who will be presented as an
average man who has taken an interest in the local area. This allows the viewer
to learn about it easier.
How do you intend to represent these characters?
Each character will act the way they would in general life. The presenter will
also play themselves but will not express their personal views on the matter.
Will there be any conflict between characters with opposing points of view? If
so, how will you show this in your film?
N/A
Bias of
Audience
Codes &
Conventions
What codes and conventions of documentary filmmaking will you include and
why?
I will have a voiceover some of the videos to explain to the viewer where we
are. I will also have interviews to give the audience a range of views.
Production
Style
Structure &
Resolution
Write a brief paragraph about how you intend to end your film. This is
important because it will determine what you leave the audience thinking
about and remembering. You dont want to finish on a dead note or in a dull
way. You might think back to your beginning and make a full circle by coming
back to that point somehow.
The end will feature the presenter walking outside the cave and sitting on a
rock. He will then talk about where he has been and why people should have a
look round.
Scheduling
Do you have a target audience and how can they be defined? Be as specific as
you can.
The target audience for my documentary is from people aged 16 to middle aged
in Wiltshire and Somerset. Although if people from outside the area watched it
they may visit some sites local to them.
What suggestions do you have for the scheduling of your documentary? Is
there any particular time in the year, day of the week or time of day/night
when it should be shown?
I think that my Documentary should be scheduled at 9pm on a weekday
because it Is when people are home from work and education, and most people
will have finished their dinner and will be watching television.
Shot Plan of
Opening
Sequence
Rationale
Compliance
What actions will you take to address the following issues in your
documentary?
Ensuring the accuracy of the information presented: