SWOT Analysis of First Draft

STRENGTHS

My first draft presents a generally intriguing storyline. Through the dialogue, the characters speak quite ambiguously at the start in attempt to create tension and suspense. This then leads up to the re-enactment of what was said in the interviews. Through the intermitting interviews and scenes, it helps to lead the viewers on; the interviewers ask the questions the audience should be thinking and slowly unravels the enigmas hidden throughout the drama.

WEAKNESSESS

Throughout the first draft there is a sense of inconsistency and abruptness which creates a jarring feeling to the audience. This is demonstrated though the unclear cuts between the flashbacks and flash forwards. Additionally, there is a lack of sound effects and music which makes the radio drama harder to indulge into. Foley sounds, perhaps of chattering or camera shuttering, will be needed in order to fill the void of verisimilitude. Moreover, some of the voice recordings sound to be too close to the mic. In order to fix this I may lower the volume of the overall track, or I may select a different version of the line I recorded. 

OPPORTUNITIES

Financially the radio drama will be zero cost to film (personally). Since the equipment will be borrowed from school, it means I won't have to buy the resources I need myself. Additionally, the radio drama will be filmed inside of school which means that I will be able to acquire a place that my actors can easily commute to, since they go to the school, and quietly record in. My actors will also be filming separately at different times which will help to ensure recording is much easier. The radio drama will also be posted on youtube which is a very famous and popular website which almost everyone can access, thus making distribution easier.

THREATS

Since my radio drama will be filmed during school time, it means that I will have to ensure that either my actors share the same free period as me, or their teacher will have to allow them to leave class in order to record. It will also mean that we will have just over an hour to record, making room for mess-ups minimal. This means that I will have to plan accordingly and efficiently to ensure that recording goes as smoothly as possible.