FOCAL LENGTH VOICE OVER SCRIPT

July 18th
, 2014
This scripts purpose is to clearly define placement of specific lines within the game as well as
declaring the naming convention of audio files recorded.
This file will need to be updated with each script change, whether on the page or in the recording
booth.

KEY
Scenes will be labeled with a number (ex: Scene 1) and represent a specific grouping of Voice Over.
This grouping will be more clearly defined next to the scene declaration (ex: Scene 1 Tutorial)

Lines will be labeled with a number following the scene number and an underscore (ex: sc1_1). This
label will carry over to the naming of specific audio files.
Pickup lines that are re-recorded and may include variations of the regular line. They will be labeled
with a pu (ex: sc1_pu1).
Inserts are lines that may be added after a scene is recorded. They will be represented with letters
(ex: Sc1_1a). If the insert comes before the first line of a scene, it will feature no number and only a
letter (ex: sc1_a).
FILE NAME EXAMPLES: Sc1_1_tutorial, Sc1_pu1_tutorial, Sc1_1a_tutorial, Sc1_a_tutorial
Given the open-world experience of Focal Length, it may not be possible to label scenes in a
traditionally, chronological order and based on location. Scene grouping and labeling will be based on
common themes.
0. Opening
1. Tutorial
2. Shotlist 1: Establishing Shots
3. Shotlist 2: Laser Ships
4. Shotlist 3: Narrative Segue
5. Shotlist 4: Alien Clean Up Crew
6. Finale
7. Cube Dialog
8. News Reports
We will be used to describe what the audience is seeing on screen and may include actions out of
the players control.
The Player will be used to describe actions specifically controlled by the player. Such as, The
Player looks up or The Player orders a hamburger. Some actions, such as pressing a button on the
controller, will be scripted but do not necessarily appear on screen: The Player presses X.

Scene 0: in the Van (Main Menu)

FADE IN:
We are in the back of a news van being driven at night. The left side of the van has broadcast
equipment and consoles built into the wall. The other side has tripods, light stands, and other film
equipment secured to the van wall.
Over the vans radio we can hear the bustling of the control room as the crew prepares to go live. In
the background, news reports play [see scene 8 of script].
When THE PLAYER presses start we hear the following:
ARTHUR (O.S.)
Sc0_01: Alright, Im herewheres my camera; en route? Van sixwhats your position? How long
until we go live? Goodcheck the feed.
(phone rings)
Hang on, its Beth. Yeah?
(listens)
I had to come into work.
(listens)
I know its my night with the kids but Ill see them on Saturday.
(listens)
Im not just being a father when its convenienttheres a war breaking out at the Humbolt
Circ
(listens)
This is not the same storythis is bigthis is unprecedented
(listens)
Turn on the news, there are foreign aircraft flying over the city, Beth!
(listens)
No you cant record this conversation! You really want to do this now? Were probably at
war
and you want to talk about the kids
(listens)
Ive got your lawyers number, Ill call him myself!
(hangs up)
Je-sus!
The following Dialog could be played before the player presses start.
Sc0_02: OkHEY! Camera six, you almost to the Circle? Is the van radio on? My voice coming
through?
(taps the mic)
Sc0_03: HEL-LO? We need to go live in the next five minutes!
(to the control room)
Sc0_04: Can someone make me an Irish Coffee?
Sc0_05: This is going to be a long night.

Sc0_06: Whats the bandwidth, if theres stuff blowing up I dont want the feed to be all pixelated like
last time.
Sc0_07: Hey, Daveget me a print out, I want to read the story from this morning.
CRASH

SCENE 1: TUTORIAL
Fade in from crash:
Arthur
Sc1_01: HELLO? No, no, no, nothis is badAre you ok? (I know were broadcasting, Im trying to
make sure my camera operator is alive!) Heywake up!
Sc1_02:If youre alivefilm something!
Player films the van.
(Incredulous)
Sc1_03:Je-susyou lived through that? (Dry) Well thats one way to land on the scene.
Sc1_04pu: I hope youre not hurt but Ive got to get you working. Lets run a camera check. Station
GPS shows a report of a burning building above your location. Tilt up and get it in frame for me!
Player aims at the building fire.
Sc1_05: (Removed)

Sc1_06: Alright, there it is. You know the drill; zoom in on the brackets until they turn green.
Player Zooms in on the building fire.
Sc1_07: (Removed)

Sc1_08pu: Yikes, I hope no one was in there.

Sc1_09pu: Hmm, Im going to need you to take high-rez snap shots for the social media feeds, but we
have to be picky. These high-rez shots take time to upload and we dont want to miss anything. So,
lets start with a shot of that building.
Player snaps a shot of the building fire.
Sc1_09a: Nice shotsee that diamond? Im going to tag subjects youve shot with those. Our viewers
need fresh content. You can still shoot them but fresh subjects will bring in more viewers.
Sc1_10:Ah-crap, your battery is dying. Switch it out for a fresh pack.

Player presses X. Then walks down the alley.

Sc1_11: Alright, looks like were in business. Remember, this isnt the studio this is a LIVE feedyou
are broadcasting every second. Keep an eye on your viewership meter and dont let it drop too low
or Ill have to cut your signal. Alright? Youre my only camera out there. Get moving.
Sc1_12pu: Im updating your shot list. Keep an eye on it, get the shots, and lets get this thing done.
Player views shot list.
JP gets zapped
Sc1_13:Oh my god
Sc1_14: (Removed)
Player is targeted.
Sc1_15: Oh crap, hes looking at you! Hide, HIDE!
Player escapes.

SCENE 2: ESTABLISHING SHOTS

Sc2_01:I cant believe itthis isimpossiblethe kidsOhsorry. Im giving you new shot list
items...(Aliens?) Uhkeep your head down and your camera upyoull be fine. Get me those shots!
(Idle)
Sc2_01a: Hey! I know war photography can be scary but we need these shots. You can do this!
UI: New Shotlist items!
Player checks shotlist.
1. FILM THE DESTROYED HUMBOLT BUILDING LOGO
Sc2_02:Alright, good shot. Manthat looks bad. At least Humbolt is keeping the power on.
(Idle)
Sc2_02a: If youre looking for the Humbolt Logo youll find it on that big ugly building in front of you.
2. PHOTOGRAPH THE HUMBOLT STATUE AND AN ALIEN SHIP IN THE SAME SHOT.
Sc2_03:Good jobI really do not like them near the Wellspring. One misplaced shot and the whole
city
goes dark.
(Idle)

Sc2_03aPU: That giant statue holds the Wellspring reactor. Get a shot of it with an alien ship flying by
while both their brackets are in green!
3. PHOTOGRAPH A SOLDIER AND A TANK IN THE SAME SHOT.
Sc2_04: Nice. Viewers will be glad to see the military stepping in to defend our city!
(whispered)Oorah.
(Idle)
Sc2_04aPU: I just need a soldier and a tank in the same shot. Doesnt matter where in frame as long
as both of their brackets show up green.
BNO 1: PHOTOGRAPH AN ALIEN SHIP.
Player receives BNO.
Sc2_05: Alright, lots of buzz on the social feeds wanting a shot of the alien ships. Try to get one!
Player Succeeds.
Sc2_06:Good shot. Now only if our boys could shoot the damn things down.
Player fails.
Sc2_07:(annoyed) Ok, wellum. Next time point the camera at the sky?
BNO 2: FILM A TANK FIRE ITS CANNON.
Player receives BNO.
Sc2_08:Pixelmerc94 wants to see a tank firemy son would love that too. See what you can do.
Player succeeds BNO.
Sc2_09:Good shot. Its like a 10 year old whisky.
Player fails BNO.
Sc2_10:Couldnt find a tank? Its alrightfocus on the shotlist. Thats whats important!

SCENE 3: PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT: LASER SHIPS

Sc3_01:Good work on those first shots. Our viewers are panicking about the laser ships. Im updating
your shot list now. Keep your eyes to the sky, but stay safe!
(Idle)
Sc3_01a: I need you to get those shots of aliens targeting people. Kind of looks like searchlights, I
hear. We need to get this.
Sc3_01b: Keep an eye out for those purple lights they used on you in the alley.
Sc3_01c: The alien ships are targeting people with purple searchlights before they attack.
1. FILM 3 SHOTS OF PEOPLE BEING TARGETED BY ALIEN SHIPS.

Sc3_02: (appalled) Oh Jesus, that person wasnt armed. You better keep out of sight. Do what
you can from cover.
Sc3_03:Theyre not even giving us a chance!
Sc3_04: Collateral damage is no foreign concept to me, but this is differentthis is murder.
Sc3_05: Lets get some shots of our air force punishing these bastards!
2. PHOTOGRAPH A HUMAN JET AND ALIEN SHIP TOGETHER.
Sc3_06: Beautiful shotI bet we can hold them here. Keep the camera rolling and your fingers
crossed!
(Idle)
Sc3_06a: I know its chaos but if you want an Alien ship and a military jet in the same shot, be patient.
Keep your camera pointed at the sky.
3. FILM A HUMAN JET FIRING A CLUSTER OF MISSiLES
Sc3_07: Yeah, look at them run. Not so fun when we can fight back, is it?
(Idle)
Sc3_07a: Im getting reports of confirmed kills by jetsthat means theres got to be missiles flying
through the air, right?
BNO 1: FILM 3 EXPLOSIONS
Player receives BNO.
Sc3_08: FilmNut2064 wants to see some explosions. Barbaricbut ok
Player succeeds.
Sc3_09: Jesus, its like the Fourth of July but without hotdogs and cheer. Sorry.
Player fails.
Sc3_10: Couldnt get the explosions? Thats finetheres better shots out there.
BNO 2: FILM AN ALIEN CRASH SITE
Player receives BNO.
Sc3_11: People from the social feeds say theres alien ships hitting buildings. See if you can get a shot.
Player succeeds.
Sc3_12: K, got it. That gives me chillsthe bastards even do damage when we shoot them down.
Stay safe.
Player fails.
Sc3_13:Couldnt find an alien crash site? Thats disconcerting. Move on.

Transition BNO: Falling Cube

The Player receives BNO.
Sc3_14: This is weirdTheres reports of cubes falling from the sky. See if you can film one.
The player succeeds.
Sc3_15:What is thata bomb? Its moving kind of slowWhatever it is, it cant be good.
The player fails.
Sc3_16:You didnt see any strange cubes falling from the sky? I guess it was pretty far-fetched

SCENE 4: NARRATIVE SEGUE, GUNS AND CUBES

Sc3_17: Ive got a reports of people touching those cubes and something about a Humbolt Van with
(quoting from report) contraband inside it. See what you can find out.
(Idle)
Sc3_17a: You did good on the action shots but now its time for some investigative journalism. Get to
work!
1. Film overturned Humbolt van.
Sc3_18:Humbolt is making weapons? How were weapons supposed to solve the energy crisis?
Whats going on!?
(Idle)
Sc3_18a: I know it sounds crazybut do you see any overturned vans with stuff spilling out the back?
Sc3_18b: The van was seen in Humbolt circle. Keep an eye out!
Sc3_18c: The feeds talk about a wreck near a collapsed section of the Humbolt circle.
2. Film people surrendering to the cube.
Sc3_19PU: What the hell? Why are people touching that thing? We cant trust them can we? I
dont know this whole situation is fubar.
(Idle)
Sc3_19a: I dont fully get the cube-thing, but youre basically looking for a big box that doesnt belong
on Earth.

SCENE 5: ALIEN CLEANUP CREW

Sc5_01:Oh Godtheres reports of alien troops on the ground. (to himself) I gotta call Beth
(snapping
back) Sorryum, Im back. Look, get what you can but
BNO 1: FILM AN ALIEN FOOT SOLDIER
(No audio)

(Commotion from the control room)

Sc5_02:(away from mic) What the hell is this? You cant be in here!
(Commotion)
Sc5_03: (agitated) Hang ontheres Humbolt soldiers in the studio.
(Commotion)
Sc5_04: (away from mic) Whoadont touch him! Freedom of the press guys, you cant do this!
(Commotion)
Sc5_05: You mother!
(Banging and knocking around then silence.)
(After 5-15 seconds of silence.)
Sc5_06:Hello? Can you hear me(away from mic) take a left up here. (Back) Humbolt just stormed in
and took over the studiosaid it was for public safetybullshit. Were in a mobile broadcast
unitstill got your feed coming through. Im going to send another shot list update. Be.
Careful.
Things are really starting to fall apart.
(Idle)
Sc5_06a: Im on the roadbut Im still keeping us on the air. Keep getting those shots!
1. FILM A CLOSE UP OF A SOLDIER FIRING HIS WEAPON.
Sc5_07: Look at that gun. I noticed it when they stormed the station, thats Humbolt tech. Infinite
power indeed
(Idle)
Sc5_07a: Theres something weird about our soldiers gunsI want a better look at them!
2. FILM AN ALIEN FOOT-SOLDIER ATTACK A CIVILIAN.
Sc5_08: Good jobI know its not a pretty sight, but viewers need to understand the gravity of this
situation. (away from mic) Dave, were gonna swing by my kids house!
(Idle)
Sc5_08a: Im hearing Alien foot soldiers are shooting anyone that gets in their path. We need to know
if
this is true!
3. FILM A HUMAN SOLDIER ATTACK AN ALIEN.

Sc5_09: Nice shotbut I dont know how to feel about it. After the soldiers rushed inIm not sure
theyre fighting for us.
(Idle)
Sc5_09a: People think these aliens are robotsthat they cant be killed. Get a shot of them taking
damage.
4. FILM A TANK SHOOT AN ALIEN SOLDIER.
Sc5_10pu: That really puts those bastards in perspective! Theyre huge!
(Idle)
Sc5_10a: Did you get that tank and alien foot soldier yet?
BNO 1: FILM A DEAD ALIEN
Player receives BNO
Sc5_11: Just got a social requestI dont know why Im even looking at these. If you want to do it, its
up to you.
Player succeeds.
Sc5_12PU: Grisly. I dont really have words.
The Player fails.
Sc5_13: You didnt get the dead alien? Thats alrightstay safe.

SCENE 6: FINALE
BNO 1: PHOTOGRAPH THE UNIDENTIFIED SHIP.
Player receives BNO.
Sc6_01:Made it to my kids house. Theres a cube right outside here, itstalking. Heads up,
something big is headed your waysee if you can get it!

BNO 2: FILM THE TOW SHIP AS IT STEALS THE WELLSPRING STATUE.

Player Receives BNO.
Sc6_02:What the hell? That thing is stealing the reactor! Thats our hope, our future! Somebody do
something!
BNO 3: PHOTOGRAPH THE BLACK HOLE.
Player receives the BNO.
Sc6_03: Oh god they killed us they killed us

REMOVE THIS BNO 4: TOUCH AN ALIEN CUBE AND FILM WHATS ON THE OTHER SIDE.
REMOVE THIS

Player receives the BNO.

Sc6_04: Shows over, Im getting my kids and going through the cube. Drop your camera and hightail it
to a cube. See you on the other side, kid.

Scene 6A: Global idle lines

Sc6a_01: Cough 1
Sc6a_02: Cough 2
Sc6a_03: Cough 3
Sc6a_04: Cough 4
Sc6a_05: Cough 5

Scene 7: Cube Dialog

Sc07_01: Humbolt Energy Solutions has breached Galactic Regulations.
Sc07_02: Your planet has been quarantined.
Sc07_03: Please touch the cube for transport.
Sc07_04: All non-compliant humans will be eliminated.
Sc07_05: Contraband is not permissible in transport.
Sc07_06: Please touch the cube for transport.
Sc07_07: In cooperation with your government, all transported humans will be provided for on Silas
Theta 9.
Sc07_08: Silas Theta 9 is warm and friendly.
Sc07_09: Please touch the cube for transport.
Sc07_10: You will have sufficient bovine liquid and meat sources.
Sc07_11: Shelter will be provided for all transported humans.
Sc07_12: Please touch the cube for transport.
Sc07_13: Your planet has been deemed unsustainable.
Sc07_14: All future habitation has been prohibited.
Sc07_15: Please touch the cube for transport.
Sc07_16: Humbolt Energy Solutions has destabilized your solar system.
Sc07_17: Friends and family are waiting for you on Silas Theta 9.
Sc07_18: Please touch the cube for transport.

Scene 8 :NEWS REPORTS:

News Reports can play over the radio as coming from the New Control Room; both in the van and also
while playing the game.
Sc8_01: A pivotal day in the Global Energy Crisis, Humbolt Energy solutions has finally turned on the
Wellspring reactor they unveiled last year. This reactor will provide 24 hour electricity for premium
subscribers in Boston. Feelings were mixed as many were excited to finally have 24 hour electricity
returned to their businesses and homes, but many dissenters believe the Wellspring reactor, which
relies on Terrestrial Black holes for energy, is dangerous technology.
Sc8_02: In related newsan evening protest against Humbolts Wellspring Reactor broke out into a
riot when several explosions erupted near the Humbolt Pavilion. Witnesses claim protestors were
blocking a series of Humbolt vans from leaving the garageeven managing to capsize one of the vans
in all the excitement.
Sc8_03: World News: The United Kingdom has closed down its side of the channel tunnel.
Negotiations with French parliament fell through when French Officials refused to include England on
exclusive import rights to Saudi Arabian Oil reserves. French Prime Minister said, Britain has plenty
of oilthey just want more.
Sc8_04: Russian physicists Vlad Kolomnikov has been missing for three weeks. He had recently
published a scientific article on black hole technology citing several areas of instability. Neighbors
claim, to have heard several loud noises coming from his apartment the night before he was declared
missing, but none can confirm that he was home at the time.
Sc8_05: US oil supplies have dropped to 4% capacity. Congress has voted to disperse reserves only for
essential businesses and operations. Activists in New Orleans have made claim that reserves belong
to the people and should be evenly dispersed on a per-citizen basis.
Sc8_06: Neo-Luddist leader, Valeria Cane, spoke out against Humboltcalling the Wellspring reactor
a Trojan horse for disaster. The live-stream had over 20 million viewers despite being broadcasted
during peak black-out hours. Valeria concluded with, the apocalypse is upon us, and it comes
bearing gifts.
Sc8_07: Seven days ago, NASA probe Selene was launched to explore potential H3 extraction on the
lunar surface. Moments before losing signal, the probe discovered an abnormal object on the dark
side of the moon. Analysts have yet to identify the object, but have described it as a cube the size of
four football fields. Repeated attempts to connect with NASA Probe Selene have resulted in failure
and no telescopes have yet to make visual contact.

ARTHUR CHARACTER PROFILE

ARTHUR is a 45 year-old divorced father of two who puts work first. He is a confident man that
assumes leadership in most situations he finds himself, but often takes on a fatherly role with those
that work for him. Whisky is one vice he often grants himself after a hard-days work. On particularly
stressful days he may drink a little on the job, but his proven track record of success has led to many
co-workers looking the other way. Outspoken and extroverted, hes quick to express what hes
thinking, but he keeps his softer emotions to himself. He fought in an overseas war. The experience
left him mildly shell-shocked, but hes never been diagnosed with PTSD (by himself or a professional.)
Having children has caused his ability to stomach war to wane.