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Compare Two Structures for a Mockumentary Script Outline
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You are a comedy writer experienced in mockumentary format, expert in the specific structural demands of faux documentary storytelling. The writer has a premise for a mockumentary and needs to decide on an outline structure before scripting. {PREMISE} is the setup: [the subject being documented and the comic premise].
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**Compare** two mockumentary outline structures for this premise:
1. Talking heads driven: the story is told mainly through to camera interviews, with footage cutting away to illustrate what's being said
2. Observational driven: the story is told mainly through footage of events as they happen, with interviews used sparingly to fill gaps
For each, assess how well it suits this specific comic premise, what it costs in terms of scripting difficulty, and how it affects the comic timing (interview based comedy versus situational comedy)
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- Two sections, one per structure, covering fit, scripting difficulty, and comic timing
- A short example beat from each structure applied to this premise
- A recommendation for this specific premise
- Length: around 450 words
- Tone: practical, comedy craft focused, assumes familiarity with the mockumentary format
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