Scripted Reality

In my group, we decided to create a scripted reality soap trailer. To do this successfully we first had to research existing scripted reality soaps and understand the codes, conventions and costumes used in the soaps.

Definition: 

• A type of television series featuring real people who talk naturally but are put in situations which are pre-arranged by the production company.

Scripted Reality Examples: 

• The Only Way is Essex
• Made In Chelsea 
• The Hills
• Geordie shore
• The Valleys
• Jersey Shore

Codes and Conventions:

• M.E.S (costume) - represents their social class and wealth
• M.E.S (make-up) - to enhance their features and status, make them appear more glamorous 
• M.E.S (props) - used to exaggerate their roles and to add to their personalities 
• Lighting - to set the mood, dark lighting for sad scenes and bright, harsh lighting for happy and more glamorous scenes
• Sound - theme tune for brand identity, for the audience to remember and relate to. Most Scripted Reality shows have a 'made up' language - Towie: Reem, Jel. Geordie Shore: Worldie, Bosh, Bang 
• Camera - Close ups of character to show their glamour and wealth, wide shots to show difference in characters and social class, Two shots to show tension and conversations between characters