Camera Script

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Production Meeting Reflection 3

This week I finished Timmed running order and made copies so that all of the crew had a rough idea of what was going on at what time during the programme. I also helped to finalise the set layout and let Graphics know what would be needed.

• I found that once I had finished the Timed running order  was displeased with the final result so I went back and tweaked the positioning of some of the segments. I was pleased that I was able to work closely with Set Design to get the layout finished quickly which enabled us to move on to other issues.

• In the coming week I am planning to start the Camera Script which details every camera shot that takes place throughout the show as well as any pre-recorded content and VT's. I will also have to include what the set will look like, the positioning of the cameras and what graphics will be needed in each shot. I will also help to finalise the props list working with the floor manager and set design, this will let me plan what equipment needs to be collected when and from what department/ area of the school.

• This week I will have to work closely with the floor manager to finalise the props and set layout, I will also have to liaise with graphics to sort out any problems that may occur due to changes in the script and timming of each segment.

Timed running order

Timed running order:


This table shows each aspect of the programme in order as well as the amount of time that I have allocated for each segment. Using this running order the production team knows their time frame for each part of the show and what order that part is in, in relation to the others. This allows people to prepare for their roles and lets them know what other members of the production team they will have to liaise with.

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Risk Assessment: Gallery

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Production Meeting Reflection 2

This week we were given ours roles within the production team and I was assigned the role of Director. We also had our first production meeting where each of  us pitched our ideas for the music magazine show. Shriya's idea was voted in and we spent some time modifying it to include aspects from other people's ideas that we thought were unique and should be incorporated into the show.

• I had to create a Timed running order of the programme which involved working with Morgan, Shriya and Billy to work out what order each of the aspects should go in and tying to get a better idea of what Shriya's idea for the programme was. I also had to write a Risk Assessment for the Gallery as that is the area I will be working in during production.

• One of the problems that I had this week was trying to coordinate my time so that I was able to complete my work whilst still answering any questions the other team members had about the programme from the graphics to what the layout of the set was going to be. I overcame this by planning my time better and finishing my work outside of lesson time leaving me time to help others during the lesson.

• During this weeks production meeting I was given suggestions about pre-recording the artists interview in order to put less strain on the presenters. Another suggestion I was given was to liaise with the camera crew on the final positioning of each camera and whether to use the track system or dollies for the best outcome. Also I was able to see what stage each of the production team was at and what they were planning to do in the coming week.

Production Meeting Reflection 1

During the Production meeting each of us gave a small pitch  to present our ideas to the group this gave us the opportunity to see everybody's ideas for the programme and what made their idea unique. From the presentations I could see that other had some good ideas for the content of their programme and, depending on which idea was chosen, I would like to include some specific points in the programme that we produce.

• Nobody questioned my idea after my pitch and I felt that the group responded well to my idea and liked that I had taken the time to develop some creative elements as well as thinking up names for some of them.

• I voted for Morgan's idea because I liked her idea of a very urban, edgy look incorporating graffiti and other ideas into the design of her set. I also liked that she had taken some elements from a variety of existing programmes and put them together in a way that enhances their combined effect whilst still maintaining her own style and identity.

• I liked how she described in great detail the style in which she wanted her presenters to dress, her ideas gave boundaries while still allowing for some personal touches. This means that she can control the overall look of her programme but with out the presenters feeling limited. I also liked how she had picked three words to base her entire design on, Fun, Bold and Urban as this would appeal to the 14 - 20 age range of our target audience.

• I feel that we would need to change the name of her programme as R.I.P could put across the wrong message about the programme and some adults may confuse the meaning of the abbreviation which in this context stands for Rest.In.Perfection and not allow their children to watch the show. Apart from this I feel that Morgan's idea was well thought out and could become a popular T.V. show.

• I liked Amrit's idea of incorporating audience participation into the show such as people sending in pictures of themselves "Planking", and I also thought that Alysia's idea of having a variety of locations, the hallway for the intro for example, would give our production a more professional look.

Treatment

In this post I will be developing my ideas for a Magazine Show produced using the multi-camera format that is aimed at a target audience of 14 - 20. I will be designing the layout of the studio, the logo and name of the programme and deciding what music videos to include as well as what people are chosen to present the show.

Mood board:

This is my mood board which consists of images and themes that I have taken inspiration from and would like to include some elements in my programme, for example i would like there to be at least 2 presenters in order to have different views and a more varied conversation with artists. 

Programme Format:
I am going to model my show on T4, this is because that format is very popular and has been going for 10 years without changing the programme layout much. I will take elements from the show such as the studio layout and combine it with my idea for a show more associated with some less mainstream music genres as well as the more current popular music.

Title of Show:
I have decided to call my programme FLM (Forever Loving Music), I have also created a logo for the programme loosely based on the T4 logo.  This accurately portrays the image that I want my show to have. As the title says this programme is all about music all the time and is aimed at an audience that truly loves music. Also abbreviating the name so that its quicker and easier to say, similar to the way teenagers text each other, this increases its appeal to the audience. 



Content ideas:

• Rate 'n' Slate Wall - One idea that I had was to include a wall of the studio dedicated to rating and slating current and old songs/bands, called the"Rate and Slate Scale" this is based on the cool wall on top gear. 
• White Washed - This includes a section of the show where the presenters talk about any songs or artists that were expected to do well with a new single or album and have failed miserably or have been "White Washed". This appeals to the nature of some of teenage viewers and will increase the viewers. 
• News - In my programme I would include a news section where the presenters discuss new artists and any up and coming artists that people should know about, giving them more publicity and helping unknown artists gain publicity.

Running Order:

• Opening sequence / Graphics ( 1 minute)
• Intro of presenters and the topic of today's show ( 2 minutes)
• Introduce artists / watch first music video ( 4 minutes)
• Interview 1st artist ( 3 minutes)
• Rate 'n' Slate Wall ( 2 minutes)
• Watch 2nd and 3rd music videos ( 6 minutes)
• Interview other two artists ( 6 minutes)
• White Washed section ( 2 minutes)
• Music News ( 3 minutes)
• Introduce next programme ( 1minute)
• Total ( 30 minutes)

Studio Design:

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Sketch of Background:
For the background of the set I will have a Large 3D model of my programmes logo it will be placed in front of a coloured background, I have linked the title of my show into the set design emphasising it even more.

Visual Style:
My programme will be in keeping with the standard layout of a magazine show like the One Shoe or T4 with a three camera multi-cam format that will shoot the presenters with one camera from the right, another will shoot the guests from the left and a third camera set further back will be able to show long shots of the entire set. I Will also have Camera 2 pan around following the presenters as they walk across to the Rate 'n' Slate wall so as not to have any of the other cameras in shot. I would also use a 4th camera to film a close up of one presenter as they gave the daily Music News, this would be shot with them sitting behind a desk to give it a more formal feel.


Presentation Style:
For the show Morgan & Shryia are the presenters, they have been chosen because they both have upbeat personalities that are well suited to this type of programming and their personal style is in keeping with the current styles and trends. I would have them present in a fairly informal manor, using current slang and using humour a lot more than some other Magazine shows. I think that this will relate more to the target audience and improve the image of the programme.
They will be dressed in relatively casual clothes which will be in keeping with the feel of the show and help them to feel more comfortable on set, but not to the extent that they could be described as scruffy.