Introduction Script

Having analysed the style and techniques adopted by Dawn Porter, I have decided this is a great template to use for my own presenter.
I am now going to plan my introduction script, highlighting what the purpose of the documentary is.

Long shot of Dawn watching television in her living room
whilst her voiceover is used to introduce the episode

Before deciding on the introduction, I studied the opening sequence of Dawn's documentary 'Dawn Gets a Baby' to look at the camera angles and scripting used. I noticed she tends to be in a familiar environment such as a living room or a public place. Her voiceover is also used to introduce the episode and emphasise her intentions.




Close up/side shot in the same location
















Side shot of her walking in a park. Her voiceover is still used at this point
















This written code is displayed after the opening narrative,
just before the documentary begins
















My Introduction Script
The following script will be read out as a voiceover by the presenter (Vivienne West).

'I must confess, I'm a self obsessed reality TV junkie. But sitting here reading this magazine about one of my all time favourite reality shows 'TOWIE' has got me thinking, how much of this is really genuine. Does it reflect the true nature of the average 18-25 year old in this much talked about English county?'

The presenter will be sitting at her kitchen table, reading a magazine about cast members from The Only Way is Essex. There will be an over the shoulder shot to begin with which will slowly zoom, focussing on the magazine. This is when the voiceover will finish.

Viv will then look up at the camera, with a close shot and say the following:
'My names Vivienne West and my mission is to put this question to bed once and for all. I am going to take myself to Essex to see for myself and I can't think of a better place to go than to one of Essex's famous Nightclubs 'SugarHut' to talk to the real people of Essex. I'm sure to find a variety of youngsters who will hopefully be prepared to talk to me and give me a true insight into their lives. I hope to find out just how much is fact and just how much is fiction.'