CAST Scripts and Story Boards:Cebu Heritage Tour
From CAST Scripts and Story Boards
[edit] Sunrise
Camera
Sun just visible in low clouds. Ferry boats move in the water. Airplane approaches Mactan Airport. (show sunrise intro text)
Intro starts. “CAST”, “Cebu Animators Society for Talent” , “presents”, “Cebu Heritage Tour”, “Special Thanks To;” , “”, “”, “”
Camera backs up to reveal City Hall. At the same time the sun rises to 9am sun. Cars, jeepneys and horse drawn calesa are on street.
Dialog
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(32 words) Good morning. Welcome to the Cebu Philippines. The center of all happenings in the Universe.
Please join us and spend the day on a heritage and historical tour of this great city.
[edit] Pier Area
Camera
Camera continues from sunrise. Camera backs up to reveal boats at pier. Camera backs up to reveal trees and buildings
Pan camera to go to Malaganyon.
Show single picture of painting inside of Malugonyon
Goes over top to see city a City Hall
Dialog
(13 words) This morning we start our tour at the Cebu port area, Pier 1.
(74 words) The history of Cebu starts with the arrival of Ferdinand Magellan on April 21, 1521 over 480 years ago. The Portuguese captain, sailing the flag of Spain, was searching for the Spice Islands. His goal was to sail west and show that the Spice Island belonged to Spain. After much hardship and a long journey he landed in the Philippines. In Cebu he discovered a very active community “Sugbu” trading with it's Asian neighbors.
30 words) This is the former Cebu Custom House. It is now the “Malacanyan sa Sugbu” or the official Cebu residents and office of the President of the Philippines.
[edit] City Hall Park
Camera
Camera approaches City Hall
Then face large view of City Hall
Cut to scene form top of City Hall observation deck. (1 picture) Cars and jeepneys are visible on the streets.
Jump to entrance of Magellan's Cross.
Dialog
(44 words) In the early 1500's the world was divided in half between Spain and Portugal. Magellan's mission was to discover the boundary between the two halves.. His strategy was to travel west into Spain's territory, and show that the Spice Islands belonged to Spain.
(27 words) We have arrived at the Cebu City Hall and City Hall Park. The City Hall is presently being renovated and this scene shows the new City Hall.
(30 words) We are standing on the roof top of the new City Hall. The eight sided building below, Magellan;s Cross, is a monument to the birth of Christianity in Cebu.
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[edit] Magellan's Cross
Camera
Run camera to sign on entrance.
Run camera to sign on cross.
Run camera to picture new Inside_Magellen0240 paintings
stop at picture 1 Planting of the cross. Stop at picture 2 First baptism
Back out and cut to Lapu Lapu painting.
Cut to Malaconyan.
Dialog (194 words total)
(24 words) Magellan's Cross is “the” major force of being for the city of Cebu. It is the cities logo and anchor point of its heritage.
(30 words) Pictures painted on the ceiling depict Magellan planting the cross and the first Christian baptism in Asia. Magellan's Cross is a monument to the birth of Christianity in the Philippines. In 1835, the cross was enclosed in a hollow wooden casing to protect it from harm.
(37 words) From time immortal this spot has been set aside to commemorate the erection of the cross in Cebu. Ferdinand Magellan raised a wooden cross in 1521 and Baptized King Hoo-mob-on , Queen Hoo-a-na and 400 of their subjects.
(64 words) Cebu historians doubt if this indeed is the original cross planted by Magellan. Native Cebuano rose up against the Spaniards,, 17 days after the cross was planted.
Magellan attempted to solve a dispute between Rajah Humobon and the chief LapuLapu of the nearby Mactan Island. This “Battle of Mactan” resulted in the death of Magellan and the exit of the Spanish expedition form Cebu.
[edit] Fort San Pedro
Camera
Cut to back side of Malacomyan, Show plaza and fort from high view.
Camera travels to to Plaza with Fort in background
Cut to statue of Legazpi
Cut to front door and move thou doorway
Cut to interior three sides showing garden pan 360 degrees.
Cut to museum high back high view
Cut to museum front side
Show still picture inside Museum
Cut to observation deck and show Plaza
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(23 words) Retracing our steps, we are back at Malacanyang de Subug and pier 1. In the background is Plaza In-de-pen-den-cia and Fort San Pedro.
(48 words) Miguel Lopez de Legazpi arrived in Cebu 44 years after Magellan. His expedition arrived from Mexico and its goal was to establish the rule of Spain over Cebu. Legazpi laid out the plans for a triangular fort in 1565. This was built to protect the emerging Spanish settlement.
(35 words) Fort San Pedro is the smallest and the oldest tri-bastion fort in the Philippines. This triangular fort was first constructed with logs and earth. Many years later it was permanently constructed from coral blocks.
(34 Words) The fort is open for tourist seven days a week, There is a small entrance fee. Today the fort is maintained by the Cebu Garden Club. Its inner court is a beautiful miniature garden.
(34 words) Fort San Pedro is part of the Philippine National Museum. The museum showcases the story of the San Diego shipwreck in the deep waters of the Philippine sea. The ship was sunk by cannon fire in the year 1600.
(110 words) In late October 1600 the trading ship San Antonio was armed with cannons and renamed the San Diego. On December 1, 1600 it was ordered to pursue the foreign vessel that entered Philippine waters. The San Diego was sunk in the battle with much of its commercial cargo on board. Some artifacts on display includes Ming porcelain pieces of all sizes, coins and jewelry.
The battle side of the San Diego includes swords fragments, cannons, cannon balls and helmets.
Other artifacts in the museum are vintage photographs of Cebu and copies of plans of the fort and the archaeological story of recovering the treasures from the wreck of the San Diego.(20 words) The roof of the museum is an observation platform. From here you can see a top view of Plaza In-de-pen-dencia.
[edit] Plaza Independencia
Camera
Show Plaza with Fort in the foreground, Cut to left high view, Cut right to high view (Malipguam in background)
Cut to Philippine War memorial (Malipguam in background)
Cut to Water Fall (Working)
Cut to Magsaysay statue
Cut to Garden bridge (shows fountian, War Mmeorial and Malacomyon.
Cut to Garden Bridge (shows Kotsie, monument, fake fountain, barracks).
Run camera to Kotsie
Cut to monument
Cut to Japanese Memorial
Cut to fake fountain
Cut to barracks and hex pedestal
Dialog
(17 words) Adjacent to the historical Fort San Pedro, is Plaza Inde-pen-den-cia, formerly called “Plaza Lib-er-tad or Freedom Square”.
(33 words) Not to much is know of the early history of the park. Before Magellan it may have been a burial ground. In Legaspi's time it may have been part of the Spanish community.
(19 words) Ramon Magsaysay the third President of the Philippines. His credo is 10 statements beginning with the words “I Believe”.
(39 words) Today the plaza is a peoples park. It is open to all for a leisurely stroll under centuries old acacia trees, water fountains, historic monuments and even a roller skating rink. Snacks and food are served by locale vendors.
(26 words) At the heart of the Plaza is a monument dedicated to the memory of Miguel Lopez de Legaspi, the first Spanish governor general of the Philippines.
Kotsie or roller skating rink
Japanese War Memorial.
Water fountain using moving lights to simulate falling water.
Barracks scene.
[edit] Colon Street
Camera
Camera moves up Colon Street to Colon Marker
Dialog
(63 words) We are traveling Colon street. The oldest street in the Philippines and named after Christopher Columbus. He was the explorer who first discovered America.
Colon street is part of the Parian District, settled by the Spaniards when they arrived in Cebu in 1565. A monument, erected by the Women's International League, commemorates the history and ongoing historic restoration of this part of Cebu.
[edit] Heritage Square
Heritage Square
Camera
camera moves going to the monument and tour around the tableau
Take high view of pari-on
Goto fire station
Camera moving towards the fire station
Dialog
(49 words) The Heritage of Cebu Monument is located on the original Plaza Parian, this monument showcases the significant and symbolic events in the history of Cebu. This great masterpiece is the work of national artist Edgardo Castrillo. Construction began in July 1997 and was finished and dedicated in December 2000.
(126 words) The inscription on the monument reads: The pride, unity and cultural wealth of a race, emulate from the peoples since of self and their history; from the early Filipinos, to the dawn of European colonization, the resolution of 1896, the birth of the Philippine Republic, the heroic contribution of the Cebuano people and the saga of events which transpired on the island of Cebu are vital elements in the formation of the nation we know today.
There contribution should rightfully be emanated, amortized and honored in a lasting, memorial, and aesthetic experience.
This work of art “Parian Park” is the loving legacy of the City and Province of Cebu. This monumental sculpture tableau is an honor to the people of Cebu and is a tribute to all Filippo people and the wealth of our race.
[edit] Casa Gorordo
Camera
Show high overall view from front gate.
Take high camera to center of court yard and pan to main entrance.
Show picture of inside.
Dialog
[edit] Cathedral Church
Camera
Show high overall view of front of church.
Zoom to statue.
Show picture of new museum.
Dialog
[edit] Plaza Humabon
Camera
Show high overall view.
Zoom to statue
Dialog
(21 words) Plaza Ha-ma-bar is dedicated to the honor of Ra-hah Humabon, He was regarded as the "wisest and bravest man in the island"
(60 words) The inscription reads: "Rahah Humabon was fat and short and tattooed with fire in various designs. He wore only a cotton cloth before his privates and a scarf embroidered with a needle about his head. A necklace of great value hanging from his neck and two large gold earrings fastened in ears set round with precious gems.”
Antonio Pigafetta 1521
[edit] Back to Magellan's Cross
Camera
Camera takes high view of Magellan's Cross and Collegia Santo Niňo.
Pan camera left and right from Collegia to Bank
Show picture of Santo Niňo Musuem.
Camera cuts to entrance of Collegia and enters.
Dialog
(38 words) We have returned to City Hall Park and Magellan's Cross. This circle of about 30 minutes walking time is known as Cebu's Walking Tour. The tour is a time history of Cebu from 1521 to the year 2000.
(19 words) Behind Magellan's Cross is the Collegia del Santo Niňo , the Pilgrim Center and the Basilica del la Santo Niňo.
(11 words) The Collegia houses a museum to the Santo Niño of Cebu.
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[edit] Basilica de la Santo Nino and Pilgrims Center
Camera
Travel camera (forward) in gate behind Magellan's Cross.
Tilt camera to follow church as we enter
stop camera at stone plaque on wall
Still picture closeup to plaque
continue to entry door
Use picture to go inside
Raise camera for church in background and saints in foreground .
Cut to high down view of alter
Cut to low view of pilgrim center alter.
Show picture of dancing sunulog in the Pilgrim Center
Dialog
(52 words) The Basilica de la Santo Niño is one of the oldest churches in the Philippines. It was built by an Augustinian priest in 1565 and was built on the site where the Santo Niño was found. Fire and other natural calamities has caused several reconstructions. The present church was constructed in 1735.
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(33 words) The Pilgrim Center is used for celebrating Holy Mass outdoors. It has an altar at the center and bleachers on two sides This outdoor church can accommodate more people than the church inside.
(75 words) The “Cebu Sinulog festival” is celebrated in honor of the patron saint of Cebu the Santo Niño, or the child Jesus. It is a week long event starting the second week in January. The “Grand Parade is on the third Sunday of January. It is a showcase of the sinulog dance and beat.
During the annual festival, the Pilgrim Center turns into a dancing hall after the solemn mass. with all the devotees dancing the sinulog.
Our trip now is by the CAST Cebu car.We are traveling Osmeňe Boulevard going to the Cebu Provincial Capitol.
[edit] South Osmeña Blvd.
Camera
Abellana School – Sinulog (one picture then refer to Sinulog slide show)
CNU – Museum (one wall picture, refer to wall slide show, refer to museum slide show)
SWU – Museum (one picture then refer to museum slide show)
CAP – Museum (one picture then refer to museum slide show)
Dialog
(43 words) On the left is the Southwestern University Museum on Or-hel-yo Street. It is the collection and treasures of Dr. Lydia Aznar-Alfonso, a founder of the University.
Inside are rare early editions of Philippine books. art peaces, pottery. burial coffins and religious icons.(52 words) On the right is Cebu Normal University. It was the headquarters of the Japanese Imperial Army during World War Two. The Cebu Normal Museum contains artifacts from this occupation of the school.
Also on display are old farming tools, old cloths, old teaching tools and a collection of animals and skeletons.(105 words) On the left is Abellana National School. It is the home of the Cebu Sports Complex.
It facilities are: an Olympic size swimming pool, A second pool for the younger kids, an Olympic rubberized oval running track and soccer field. The grandstand can accommodate 15,000 people.
In the second week in January, it is the site for the annual Cebu Sinulog Festival. A celebration of the Santo Niño, the child Jesus.
The Sinulog is a dance dating back to before Magellan.
On the third Sunday in January, a street parade and stage performance is an all day event at the sport complex.
[edit] Fuente Osmeña
Camera
Run camera under sky walk, then high over all view of Fuentes.
Cut to Lullar Tree
Continue and end at Sun Star.
Dialog (294 words total)
(45 words) On the left is the CAP Arts Center It is personal memorabilia of Don Sergio Osmeña Sr., the grand gentleman of Philippine politics. The museum contains furniture, cloths, photos, an old car and communication equipment. The exhibit is a reflection of the 1940s and 50s.
(80 words) Fuente Osmeña or Circle Osmeña is named after President Ser_eeo Osmeña. This circular intersect joins the major east-west roads to Osmeña Boulevard.
It is the geographic center of Cebu and is a circular park with a magnificent fountain at the center. The fountain is one of city's most famous landmarks dominating the uptown area.
The Park with it's trees and benches provide a great place to relax. On the outer circle are shopping malls, restaurants, hotels and casinos.(14 words) A beautiful gigantic Christmas tree stands tall in the months of November, December and January.
(51 words) During the Sinulog Festival, the park turns into a bright, crowded and noisy place. It is filled with various booths, concerts, bazaars, and other events. Stage shows feature dance and choral groups from the local colleges and universities. Cebu is the place to be in the months of December and January.
[edit] North Osmeña Blvd.
Camera
turn camera from fuente to look at Osmena north
one picture inside museum
take view from second intersection
Dialog
(56 words) Cebu is the country's oldest city. Exploring this city, one encounters a rich historic past. Cebuanos are extremely proud of this cultural and historical legacy. A legacy which has endured through the centuries from the time Ferdinand Magellan first planted the cross on the shores of Cebu.
(53 words) On the left is the “Rizal Memorial Library and Museum”. On the ground floor are books on Cebuano history and culture. The museum displays a collection of artworks and pictures of an older Cebu. Its upper floor is utilized as a performing arts hall for concert and theater productions by Cebu talent.
(33 words) The history of Cebu is captured in its many museums. We hope that you take some time and visit them. Other museums in Cebu are located at University of Southern Philippines and San Carlos University.
[edit] Capitol Approach
Camera
Approach Capitol from Osmenia Blvd. (30 sec.)
Goto inscription (.4 sec.)
Cut to still pictures inside dome.
Dialog
(78 words) The Cebu Provincial Capitol was built in 1937 and is patterned after the United States Capitol.
The view from Osmeña Boulevard presents a very memorable image. The scenic mountains in the background and the classic Roman and Greek statues contribute to the sedate beauty of the structure. It is the most beautiful provincial capitol in the Philippines. Approaching the capitol you are greeted by the waving Philippine flag, the main three door entrance and the dome with the inscription:(11 words) The authority of government emanates from the people. Erected AD 1937.
(28 words)The main entrance leads to a tall foyer capped by a dome. Inside the dome are paintings of projects and services of the Cebu Provincial government. They are:
transportation, communications, power generation and distribution, clean water and waste management.
[edit] Provincial Capital
Camera
Cut to left and water fountain.
pan to Osmenia statue.
pan to long view at LapuLapu statue
Cut to closeup of LapuLapu statue. Read inscription.
Dialog
(24 words)The capitol garden includes water fountains, trees and flowered walk ways. At night the whole garden and capitol building are lighted with soft lights.
(32 words) President Sergio Osmeňa is Cebu great grand old man. He was the first Filipino statesman. He gave a significant contribution to the modern world by evolving a new nationalism of reason and dignity.
(40 words)The main capitol entrance has three doors. This represent a persons political thinking. The left door or liberal. The right door or conservative and the center door for middle politicians. The three doors are always open to all political thinking.
(37 words) Lapu_Lapu was chieftain of Mactan Island when Ferdinand Magellan arrived in Cebu. He was the first native of the archipelago to resist Spanish colonization. He is now regarded as the first National hero of the Philippines.
[edit] Hall of Justice
Camera
Rise to high shot of Capital complex (visible capitol street)
drop to capitol street behind. Run camera behind Capital. Follow Cast car.
Show back of Capital with cast car parked.
show pictures of Hall of Justice
Show top view of Hall of Justice.
Continue as above
pan and take long view with Capitol in foreground and pier one in background.
Dialog
(17 words) Behind the Capital is the Palace of Justice. This houses various services of the Philippine Justice Department.
(36 words) On the right is the Philippine Post office and the Department of Education. In back of the Justice building is the Department of Interior and Local Government, Department of National Defense and other providential offices.
(50 words) The back entrance to the Capitol is decorated with Greek Gods. The reclining Goddess is the Goddess of Plenty. The center group represent the three branches of a democratic government. From left to right they are: Legislative, Executive, and Judicial. (Goddess with book, God with sword and Goddess with scale).
(26 words) The entrance to the Hall Of Justice has nine columns. These nine columns represent the nine agency controlled by the Judicial branch of the national government.
(15 words) The Hall of Justice is five buildings joined together like the spokes of a wheel.
(20 words) The Palace of Justice, is a four-story complex of buildings. It contains several trial courts, prosecution and public attorney offices.
(99 words) We have time travel through five centuries of the history of Cebu. This legacy is still very much a part of this great city. At pier one we start our tour with the discover and colonization of Cebu by Spain. The end our time travel is here at the Provincial Capitol. The Capitol building reflects the 45 years the United States were here in the Philippines. Cebu is a mix of Chinese, Spanish and American culture. It is the place where the East meets the West. The gateway to Asia. The Center of all happenings in the Universe.
[edit] Cebu Topps Picture
Camera
Still night time picture from Topps\
till night time picture from Topps
Still night time picture from Topps
Dialog
(54 words) Time has been kind to Cebu. The fishing village and busy trading port in 1521 has evolved into a highly urbanized metropolitan center. Today Cebu is a focal point of growth and development in ICT; (Information Communication Technology).
Cebu is a major tourist destination from other parts of Asia, Japan and the United States.(50 words) Cebu is the center of the Philippines and is a major transportation and export hub. Exports from Cebu include electronic parts, furniture, textiles, gifts and toys. Today Cebu is in a great position to export computer services such as call centers, business process, computer programming and computer three D animation.
