Mitosis- Version 1

Written By

Rachael Holyhead

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INT. SCENE 1
The educational video starts, [F/X Clicking of cassette,
static of video]
The screen is black.
Suddenly it switches to grainy text.
CASSETTE
* Starting now *
And back to black.
CASSETTE
1 (a) Using Fig. 1, discuss the
process of which the human body
repairs and renews new cells. [6
marks].
INT. SCENE 2
Fig. 1 is shown on screen. The vignette grows in size, as
we're drawn through the physical boundaries of the
microscope[F.X. The static hum sounds like we're travelling
through a tunnel).
EXT. THE SKIN EPIDERMIS LANDSCAPE
ESTABLISHING SHOT - CAMERA 1 - AERIAL
We are shown the vast landscape of the cells.
Suddenly the vignette transitions so we take a closer look
at one of these structures. [F.X. Sound of microscope,
settings changed... And the feeling of echoing space].

INT. SCENE 3 THE CELL

We are enveloped by a new, wide space, inside the existing
one. Hanging in the white space, we are shown each stage of
'Mitosis'. The microscope blur providing a step away from
visuals to explain written information.
INT. SCENE 4 THE CELL
ESTABLISHING SHOT - CAMERA 1 - FOCUS
The background is blurred, as text ('Early Prophase') is
pushed in front of screen.
[F.X. Clicking, as adjusting focus... and moving of slides
from microscope hold)
INT. SCENE 5, THE CELL
ESTABLISHING SHOT - CAMERA 1 - FOCUS
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The background is blurred, as text ('Late Prophase') is

pushed in front of screen.
[F.X. Clicking, as adjusting focus... and moving of slides
from microscope hold)
INT. SCENE 6, THE CELL
EsTABLISHING SHOT - caMERA 1 - fOCUS
The background is blurred, as text ('Metaphase') is pushed
in front of screen.
[F.X. Clicking, as adjusting focus... and moving of slides
from microscope hold)
INT. SCENE 7, THE CELL
EsTABLISHING SHOT - caMERA 1 - fOCUS
The background is blurred, as text ('Anaphase') is pushed in
front of screen.
[F.X. Clicking, as adjusting focus... and moving of slides
from microscope hold)
INT. SCENE 8, THE CELL
EsTABLISHING SHOT - caMERA 1 - fOCUS
The background is blurred, as text ('Telophase') is pushed
in front of screen.
[F.X. Clicking, as adjusting focus... and moving of slides
from microscope hold)
INT. SCENE 9, MICROSCOPE
As the two new daughter cells separate, the surrounding
vignette for both focus points separates also. The colours
are distinguishable between the newly formed cells, and the
original.
INT. SCENE 10, MICROSCOPE
We watch as separate cells contribute to the landscape.
The vignette disappears, as alternative shots are shown.

INT. SCENE 11
The educational video reaches it's end [F/X Clicking of
cassette, static of video]
The screen is black.
Suddenly it switches to grainy text.
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CASSETTE
Pause video now to discuss answers.

And then back to black.

INT. CREDITS PAGE
END