SITCOMS

 

What is TV script format?

TV script format is the term used to refer to the structure of a teleplay. Television scripts can be anywhere from 20-100 pages, but most are 25-30 for half-hour shows long shows. Unlike screenplays, teleplays are structured rigorously, and usually written for production. 

Types of TV Scripts

• 30-Minute (Comedy or Drama)
• Hour-Long (Comedy or Drama)
• Pilots and Specials

30-minute TV script format

The 30-minute structure is one of the most popular structures in all of television. The episodes themselves were 24-26 with 4-6 minutes of commercials to break up the scenes.

31 March 2024	Athu Ithu Ethu
27 April 2024	Cooku with Comali season 5
2 June 2024	Start Music season 5
29 June 2024	Mr. and Mrs. Chinnathirai season 5

Athu Ithu Ethu (transl. That This which) is a 2005 Indian Tamil-language reality comedy and game show that airs on Star Vijay and streams on Disney+ Hotstar. Hosted by Sivakarthikeyan (former) and Ma Ka Pa Anand, the first season of the show premiered on 5 June 2009. Over fifteen years, Athu Ithu Ethu has rolled out three seasons.

Season		Episodes	Original Broadcast		Host
			First Aired	Last Aired
	1	394	5 June 2009	27 March 2017	Sivakarthikeyan / Ma Ka Pa Anand
	2	74	29 July 2017	24 February 2019	Ma Ka Pa Anand
	3	TBA ((to be announced)	31 March 2024		Ma Ka Pa Anand

 

Season 2

Season 1

The first season of Athu Ithu Ethu was aired on 5 June 2009 to 2012. The show host was Sivakarthikeyan, However he left the show, but he was replaced by Ma Ka Pa Anand on 4 August 2012. The show format there are three guest celebrities who participate. The program involves three levels: (Group la Dupe, Siricha Pochu and Maathi Yosi). The season is mostly a medium to promote movies.

The Contestants are provided with a thousand points at the start and may lose points at every level. The one having the maximum number of points at the end of the three rounds eventually wins the game.

Season 2

The second season of Athu Ithu Ethu was aired on 29 July 2017 to 24 February 2019. Ma Ka Pa Anand has officially once again been appointed as the host for the second time. The show format there are Four celebrities who will participate in two teams. The program involves three Rounds: (Sing in the Rain, Siricha Pochu and  Endrathukulla).

thu Ithu Ethu returned with its 3rd season after 5 years. It began broadcasting on 31 March 2024 and airs on every Sunday at 13:30. There are three rounds (Sing In The Rain, Siricha Pochu and Kakaka Po). Ma Ka Pa Anand has officially once again been appointed as the host for the third time.

What is a Sitcom?

A Sitcom is a serialized comedic program where each episode revolves around a different situation. In each different situation, however, there is the same cast of characters who return from episode to episode. Sitcom stands for “situational comedy,” so remember, “comedy sitcoms” is redundant. The history of the sitcom has its roots in radio, with the first sitcoms like Amos ‘n’ Andy cropping up in the medium in the 1920s. Now, however, the term “sitcom” is almost solely used in reference to television shows. The typical sitcom runs anywhere between 20 and 30 minutes.

 

TYPES OF SITCOMS

 

THE MULTICAM

The multicam is probably the most instantly recognizable form these shows take, because it has the laugh track. To get these laughs, multicams are shot in front of a live studio audience (though the laughs are almost always augmented in Thus, these shows are filmed with multiple cameras, so that the audience doesn’t need to sit through repeated coverage of every scene.

The live-recorded nature of the multicam gives it a very specific feel. There’s often less subtlety in multicams, since the actors are playing not just to the camera but to the audience.

 

THE DRAMEDY

The dramedy is probably the least likely to be recognized as a sitcom. When we think of sitcoms, we think of light, silly TV. But there are plenty of dramedies which still count as sitcoms, adhering to all of the genre’s rules.

The main difficulty for dramedy sitcoms is the unchanging aspect of the characters. In situational comedies, we expect each character to be their typical selves at the beginning of each episode. But in drama, we expect to see our characters go through change. 

THE DOMESTIC COMEDY

Almost as popular as the workplace comedy, the domestic comedy is the best medium for relatable, observational comedy. In the domestic comedy, the audience is a fly-on-the-wall as beloved characters go about their day, navigating friends, family, and romance.

STRUCTURE OF A SITCOM

That’s the first rule of a sitcom: it shouldn’t be over thirty minutes long. For lots of American TV, this holds true with advertising included, which means that shows aren’t more than 25 minutes.

The second takeaway of this video is that the plot points it describes are essentially

rephrased. The characters and their circumstances cannot be significantly altered by the end of the episode. To do so would blow up the repetitive rhythm of the genre. 

WHAT IS A SITCOM?

The structure of “sitcom”:

1.     Exposition:

2.     Inciting Incident:

3.     Break into Act 2:

4.     Rising Action:

5.     Midpoint:

6.     Break into Act 3:

7.     Climax:

8.     Finale:

A great sitcom has to ring true to an audience, have indelible characters, and, most of all, be funny.

 

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Creating a news script- video production

 

Creating a news script can be challenging. The news anchors script will use the news anchor and all crew members. The script will format news stories into a format that can be captured into a new show.

The two questions in the news script:

• What is the central message of your story?
• Who is your audience?

Developing a successful script is organization. The more organized you are, the easier it will be to manage and create a solid script.

First determining how much time you have to deliver your news presentation. Next, you would decide how many topics you want to cover. For example, if you are producing a college sports day broadcast and you want to cover the following topics:

1.     Introduction/Local Happenings

2.     Daily announcements

3.     College  activities: club meetings, etc. 

4.     Sport activities

5.     PTA activities

Once you have identified the number of individual topics, divide that number into the amount of time you have. If you cover five topics and have 10 minutes for the video presentation, you now have a reference point for an average of 2 minutes of discussion per topic. You can quickly see that your writing and verbal delivery must be concise.  Once you determine the average amount of time for each topic, it is now time to identify your content. 

The basis of any story in your newscast will answer the following:

Who, What, Where, When, How, Why? 

You will want to begin each new topic with an introduction line –a very brief summary of the story. Next, you will want to immediately deliver only the minimal amount of information possible to get your point across. When presenting a newscast, you do not have a lot of time to tell a story. Every second that you record must be accounted for with narration and a corresponding visual.

 An interesting way to approach a news script is to identify the following steps in one or two sentences.

1.     Introduction/summary (who)

2.     Establish the scene (where, what)

3.     Discuss the topic (why)

4.     Solutions (how)

5.     Follow-up (what's next)

 To make your script perfect, the video should include graphics. You can also use stage props or interviews to convey stories in more excellent detail.

The narration speed should not be too fast; otherwise, the audience might be confused. Of course, if the narration is too slow, the audience might lose interest. Hence, the news reporter must speak at the right speed as the program progresses.

A good method to help students better understand news reporting is to listen to various news programs. By listening to other news programs, you will learn different ways and styles of expression from each reporter.

The cameras are positioned at the same height as the reporters to appear talking to you directly.

There are three distinct parts in the following script example: time, video, and audio.

The time column contains the duration in which the reporter or news anchor should spend reading the script.

 The Video column contains the necessary visual effects and should be in sync with the script video.

 A-Roll refers to a specified program or live program video.

B-Roll is usually the pre-recorded video for enhancing visual effects.

The rightmost column contains the audio components.

You can see that this template provides you with some critical information.

Based on this composite information, you can see if the visuals will match the narrative and change accordingly. You may need more or fewer visuals to stay in sync with what is being read. You may need to increase or shorten the narrative to make your video look better.

Using a news script template is a tremendous tool that will give you an excellent video production.

 

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2024 winners for Photography

Behaviour - Birds

 

TRACEY LUND - Gold WINNer and grand prize of WORLD NATURE PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR

Taken whilst on holiday in Shetland, sat on the side of a RIB. The hired DSLR camera in the waterproof housing was attached to polecam system and lowered into the water. Thousands of gannets were in the sky above us and then started to dive into the sea after local fish. An unbelievable spectacle to witness, let alone photograph. I took 1800 images on that day but only had 2 that I could use.

silver: Lakshitha Karunarathhna, SRI LANKA

bronze: JOUNI EROLA, FINLAND

Animal portraits

gold: NICOLAS REMY, australia

silver: Michael Stavrakakis, australia

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the photos that won National Geographic’s ‘Pictures of the Year’ contest


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Photography Composition( Q/N)

 

1.      What is the primary function of composition in photography?

• A) To capture light
• B) To arrange visual elements pleasingly
• C) To set the camera's exposure
• D) To develop film

2.      How does Adam Long describe photo composition?

• A) A technical arrangement of camera settings
• B) A pleasing arrangement of objects within a rectangle
• C) The process of editing photos
• D) The use of special effects in photography

3.      Why is composition compared to the skeleton of a human body in photography?

• A) It provides a rigid structure to the photo
• B) It keeps everything together, supports the visual elements, and makes the frame look dynamic
• C) It determines the color balance
• D) It dictates the type of camera to use

4.      What does the rule of thirds in photography composition entail?

• A) Placing the main subject in the center of the frame
• B) Dividing the image into nine equal parts using two horizontal and two vertical lines and placing objects along these lines or intersections
• C) Using only three colors in the photo
• D) Limiting the number of subjects to three

5.      What are leading lines in photography composition?

• A) Lines that lead the viewer’s eye from one part of a composition to another
• B) Lines that separate different sections of a photo
• C) Borders around the main subject
• D) Lines that are always horizontal

6.      Which types of lines are identified as leading lines based on their direction?

• A) Vertical, horizontal, or diagonal
• B) Curved or straight
• C) Zigzag or spiral
• D) Dotted or dashed

7.      Which of the following can be used as leading lines in a photograph?

• A) Shadows
• B) Roads, fences, and bridges
• C) Clouds
• D) Light sources

8.      How is the "frame within the frame" technique used in photography?

• A) By using the camera’s viewfinder to compose the image
• B) By placing elements in the photograph that create a secondary frame around the subject
• C) By using a photo editing software to add a frame
• D) By shooting through a physical frame like a window

9.      How do camera manufacturers assist photographers in applying the rule of thirds?

• A) By providing pre-set photo filters
• B) By including the capability to display a grid in live view mode
• C) By recommending specific lenses
• D) By offering built-in tutorials on composition

10.  What is the effect of vertical leading lines in a photograph?

• A) They create a sense of width
• B) They add depth and invite the viewer on a journey through the scene
• C) They create a sense of stability
• D) They make the subject appear larger

11.  How do curved leading lines affect a viewer’s experience compared to straight leading lines?

• A) They make the photo appear more rigid
• B) They offer a sense of flow and grace that straight lines rarely achieve
• C) They divide the photo into distinct sections
• D) They create confusion

12.  How can horizontal leading lines be used to create a dynamic composition?

• A) By creating a sense of movement across the photo
• B) By making the subject appear taller
• C) By adding a sense of depth
• D) By emphasizing the color balance

13.  Describe a scenario where breaking the rule of thirds might be artistically effective.

• A) Placing the main subject in the exact center of the frame for symmetry
• B) Using only black and white tones
• C) Focusing on a single color in the photograph
• D) Blurring the background

14.  Which of the following was used as leading lines in the provided examples of a church?

• A) The sky
• B) The patterns on the paving wood
• C) The door of the church
• D) The people in front of the church

15.  How does the color contrast of plants in a tea bush path serve as leading lines in a photograph?

• A) By creating shadows
• B) By highlighting the path between the tea bushes
• C) By blending into the background
• D) By focusing on a single plant

1. What is the primary function of composition in photography?
2. How does Adam Long describe photo composition?
3. Why is composition compared to the skeleton of a human body in photography?

4. Explain the rule of thirds in photography composition.
5. What are leading lines, and how do they function within a composition?
6. How can leading lines vary in direction, and what effect does each direction have on a photograph?

7. List five examples of objects or elements that can be used as leading lines in a photograph.
8. Describe how the "frame within the frame" technique is used in photography.
9. How do camera manufacturers assist photographers in applying the rule of thirds?

10. Analyze the use of leading lines in a photograph of a road leading to the horizon.
11. Discuss the impact of curved leading lines versus straight leading lines on the viewer’s experience.
12. How can the use of vertical leading lines add depth to a photograph?

13. How can a photographer create a dynamic composition using horizontal and diagonal leading lines?
14. Describe a scenario where the use of the rule of thirds might be broken intentionally for artistic effect.
15. How can different types of leading lines (e.g., fences, shorelines, trees) be combined in a single photograph to create a complex composition?

16. Explain the use of leading lines in the provided examples of a church, a mountain, and a compound wall.
17. How does the color contrast of plants in a tea bush path serve as leading lines in a photograph?

 

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