How Does This Work?First, you write a script for the film, your favourite scene, or even just a line or two. We'll cover this in detail below. When finished, send your script to me (Chaos) via PM (Personal Message). I will compile all of the material I receive from you guys, and edit it in with the script that Riff Raff Theater writes.
Unless otherwise stated, Riff Raff Theater uses the "theatrical" release of any given movie, in NTSC format. Any VHS or DVD that has the "standard" theater version of the movie will have the exact same time indexes as each other. This includes widescreen editions as well as HD-DVD / Blu-Ray Disc copies of the movie. If you are using a PAL copy of the DVD, you can still participate! Just be sure to tell us you are using the PAL DVD, and we can convert your script to NTSC format on our end.
Instructions for Writing and Formatting Your ScriptUsing your DVD's time index display, copy down the exact timestamp that the riff line should be spoken, as well as a quick description of what is happening on screen when you say it, and then the actual riff line to be spoken. Each of these three pieces of information should be together on one line, with a caret symbol (Shift-6 on your keyboard) between each one.
Here are some examples:
Basic0:02:56 ^ Walter falls over ^ Too many martinis.
0:14:23 ^ "...just as you asked." ^ (As Bruno) Should I take off my pants now?
For Dialogue:1:03:12 ^ Sitting in cafe ^ (Effeminate voice) So you heard about Jessica, I bet?
1:03:13 ^ same ^ (Effeminate voice) Who hasn't?
1:03:15 ^ same ^ I know!
Multiple Speakers, Single Time Index1:47:12 ^ piano falls on dog ^ Riffer 1: "The dog peed on that piano when it was still a tree." Riffer 2: "Ah, so the dog had it coming, then?" Riffer 1: "Yes."
For Sounds: 1:45:46 ^ Agnes bends over ^ *fart noise*
For riffs that end at a certain moment:2:23:12 ^ "... who can say?" ^ (As George) But of course, we all choose our own path, and make our own choices, so when you get right down to it, freedom is really in the eye of those who choose, and... (till 02:23:18)
A few notes and tips:Please do not double space your script.
Please make sure your script is in order by time index.
PLEASE follow the formatting guidelines. The less time it takes me to add your material to the script, the more time I have to READ your material and make sure the good lines make it into the final cut.
Do not feel the need to fill in every single second of the script with material, especially if some areas of the movie have you struggling. Send the stuff you think is really funny. Quality is definitely better than quantity. We don't like having to cut material, but the simple truth is that there is a limited number of seconds in the movie, and we can't overlap jokes, so...
The "Fine Print"By submitting riff material, you agree to allow Riff Raff Theater to use that material for the purposes of recording the audio commentary track, as well as live performances. Riff Raff Theater reserves the right to modify or omit any material submitted to us, or to use that material in future projects, as appropriate. Feel free to use foul language or suggestive material if you feel it fits the situation, but again remember that we may need to edit it out depending on the situation (riffs for live shows in particular will usually need to match the rating of the movie being riffed).
We will continue to post the text script for riff projects showing who wrote each joke, but from now on the script will not be made available until AFTER the mp3 is released... this helps to maintain the fun of watching.
REMINDER: the deadline for this project is January 7th. Don't delay!
Topic: Riff Raff Theater: Speed (The Live Show) (Read 22002 times)
