REALITY TV SHOW OPENING

Category:​ Individual 
Value: 5 Points ​​
Time: 1 week
YOUR TASK
Add original (your own) footage of contestant introductions into an existing reality television show's opening title sequence. You are welcome to choose any reality television show that you like, but make sure you choose one that includes contestant introductions. You should also consider the appropriateness of the show that you choose - remember that you want your actors to feel comfortable (The Biggest Loser might not be a great choice) and your work will be shown as part of an upcoming exhibition (Love Island is not a good choice).
DOCUMENTS

10med_planner.docx
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10med_storyboard.docx
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10med_reflection.docx
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Other suggestions: Next Top Model,
​My Kitchen Rules and Gladiators
What are the Conventions of Reality TV Show Openings?
All reality television show opening sequences follow the same basic conventions: contestants are shown smiling and doing something that displays their personality or 'persona', they are usually shown in mid-shot or close-up so that we learn to recognise their faces and their their name usually appears at the same time so that we can identify them. In between the contestant shots there is often additional location footage of the contestants interacting and competing (e.g. Survivor), or of imagery that reminds us of the competition's theme (e.g. Amazing Race). Editing uses cuts (timed to match the music) and relatively fast pacing to introduce the show in a short amount of time.

Beyond that, there are specific conventions associated with specific TV shows. For example, in the Masterchef opening the contestants are always doing something with food (usually a single basic movement) while looking deliriously happy, and there is a recognisable pattern in the order of contestants - the youngest and prettiest contestant is usually the last one shown. Whereas in the Survivor opening the contestants look more serious, each contestant gets two shots (one action, one facial expression) and additional footage of the location is shown to set the scene.
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