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Hello Cheryl: I am trying to get caught up on the lessons, however Lesson 3 and beyond are no longer viewable here. Please advise.
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Daphne Connects to Viewers!
What I learned doing this assignment is the importance of looking beneath the surface to define the many ways that viewers will gain access to the hook of your Reality TV show and keep coming back for more.
LESSON 3 – ASSIGNMENT #1
Using the points of access, make a list of the most prominent points of access you observe in “Fixer Upper”:
Emotional Connection: For the new
homebuyers, this is an emotional journey.
Sometimes they are on a path that is new to them, and of course it
is one of the largest purchases/decisions they will ever make. Viewers can
go on the “ride” with them as they see their dreams become reality.
Characters:
A.
Relatable: Chip and Joanna are characters that many viewers can relate to,
simply because of their relationship as a husband and wife with children.
B. Non-Relatable: Perhaps not as
relatable is the fact that Chip and Joanna are in business together. Viewers
may watch to see how the couple maneuvers a business together while
raising a family. Will there be arguments and difficult moments? How will
they work out disagreements?
Expertise: Chip and
Joanna’s expertise at home makeovers is fascinating to viewers who enjoy
this type of reality show. They have skills that complement each other and
makes for a successful end product.
Humor: Viewers can
always count on Chip to bring humor to the home makeover series. Just as
humorous are Joanna’s reactions to her husband’s antics.What makes this show’s points of access so wildly distinctive and different from shows whose formats are virtually identical? The secret sauce is the main characters: Chip and Joanna. Viewers are drawn to the couple’s playful relationship, humor, compatibility, expertise, and family life.
ASSIGNMENT #2
1. Answer these questions about how your show will connect with viewers.
A. What is the emotional connection
to the show? Viewers will be drawn to the emotional,
physical and economic struggles of the Detroit Rescue Mission’s clients.
They will witness the ups and downs of individuals who are trying to
recover from having lost virtually everything.
B. How are the characters relatable
or non-relatable? The clients are extremely relatable because
they could be anyone you may know – your neighbor, sister, brother, cousin
– or even yourself. Anyone can fall on hard times for a variety of
reasons.
C. Is there expert advice or skill
depicted that is compelling to watch or learn? The expertise
of the Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries staff in guiding clients to a new
life will be compelling. They include counselors, treatment specialists,
ministers, vocational instructors, and medical personnel. Even more
compelling is the fact that many of the staff are former clients themselves,
having dealt with homelessness or addiction in their own lives.
D. Is there an authentic setting
that is uniquely compelling? Filming will take place at the
various locations operated by the Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries,
including homeless shelters, temporary housing units, and a chapel. Adding
to that authenticity will be street settings that depict the past
lifestyles of the clients.
E. Do the situations portrayed in
your show idea lend themselves to comedy or drama? Are they fun or funny
to watch? The overarching theme will be drama, but
undoubtedly humor will exist during various exchanges and scenarios.2. How do those answers help define your show and how might it connect with the audience?
These points of access will help retain viewers who feel compelled to come back to see if the clients succeeded in their recovery. Viewers will become attached to various characters and root for them. The circumstances depicted in the show will be thought-provoking to the viewer.-
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