TV Studio
Primary Research
Show: 'CHALLENGE'
Group: Brenan, Zoe, Olivia.
For this show, we had used three camera's, one of which was handheld. This genre of a multi camera production (game show) is one that needs to be a multi camera production, as there are several cuts throughout the show that wouldn't be possible if it were just a single camera production. The editing is fast, simply due to the fact there is vision mixing. We had used just three clip on microphones, for the host and the two members of cast. We had used a standing Rode mic for the 'Chubby Bunny Challenge'. The lighting we had used was just two direct lights on mid-power, with one light directed onto the background.
The show began with a shot of the host, a conventional start to a game/quiz show. Throughout, the show cut from host to competitors, with the show having three challenges. We had used a handheld camera to capture the physical challenge, as we felt we needed to follow the competitors a bit more. The handheld camera is conventional within this genre as it allows more variety in terms of different shots and is something unique, rather than just a standard shot that allows no room for improvement.
What went well
I believe the set design was unique and was really interesting to see. The show itself was really engaging. Also the mic placement and camera shots were really good.
Improvements
I feel there was much to improve, especially the lighting placement. This is because it shone directly on the cast, creating a visible shadow. Again, the mic's were disappointing.
Show: 'SOCIAL SWAP'
Group: Josh, Ant, Harry F, Kane
For this show, we had used three camera's, with one being put on a dolly, enabling us the ability to use the pan shot. This isn't conventional of a game/quiz show, yet is used in certain circumstances to improve shot list. We used a Rode stand up mic as i felt the host needed a sense of authority to him over the contestants, whom which had clip on mic's. We had arranged the set so that we were able to use the blue for certain effects, such as a real news studio in the background. This allowed us to use our expertise in vision mixing to create a real-looking news desk background.
The format of this show was very unique. Our set design was something a lot different to the others, as we decided to have a stand in the middle of the set rather than a desk. The stand had the Social Swap logo on it, with a transparent bowl full of paper, as this was part of the idea to have the show revolve around this bowl. Contestants would answer questions and whoever lost got to pick a piece of paper out and read it out, this would happen through three rounds and at the end whoever lost would have to tweet out the sentence that was made throughout the rounds.
The show needed to be a multi camera show purely because of the layout and design of the set. It was unique, and needed something unique (the dolly) to lay it outside the conventional game show yet stand out within that genre.
What went well
Firstly, i believe the soundcheck went really well. For this show we really needed to improve our ability in terms of handling and setting up mic structures etc and i feel we done that well
The lighting went well too, considering we went out of our comfort zone and used coloured lighting. This added the extra bit of spice needed to make the show stand out from the others.
Finally, i think we made a good job in terms of camera use for this show, as we decided to use the dolly. This introduced the pan shot to our show and furthermore, setting the dolly up allowed us to take in how to set it up for future reference.
The format of this show was very unique. Our set design was something a lot different to the others, as we decided to have a stand in the middle of the set rather than a desk. The stand had the Social Swap logo on it, with a transparent bowl full of paper, as this was part of the idea to have the show revolve around this bowl. Contestants would answer questions and whoever lost got to pick a piece of paper out and read it out, this would happen through three rounds and at the end whoever lost would have to tweet out the sentence that was made throughout the rounds.
The show needed to be a multi camera show purely because of the layout and design of the set. It was unique, and needed something unique (the dolly) to lay it outside the conventional game show yet stand out within that genre.
What went well
Firstly, i believe the soundcheck went really well. For this show we really needed to improve our ability in terms of handling and setting up mic structures etc and i feel we done that well
The lighting went well too, considering we went out of our comfort zone and used coloured lighting. This added the extra bit of spice needed to make the show stand out from the others.
Finally, i think we made a good job in terms of camera use for this show, as we decided to use the dolly. This introduced the pan shot to our show and furthermore, setting the dolly up allowed us to take in how to set it up for future reference.
Improvements
The only major improvement for this show could of been the mic's used for the cast. The sound quality wasn't as good as the quality of the camera set up, or the lighting.
My Job Roles
Director:
For this role, i had to be confident and use my imagination to command and create a show (overall outcome) that looked good enough to a near professional standard. I directed 'Social Swap' and i believe the production went well with my guidance. I had to ensure the shots were what i wanted and what looked best, along with ensuring that the lighting made no bad affect on the vision mixers ability to use the blue screen.
I faced some challenges, including lack of props and also a couple of camera's had low battery, and we had no production runner for this production so i had to sort the issue out, which was resolved instantly.
I feel i had done well in my role. The production went well and everyone was comfortable in their job roles, with very little faults being made on the initial production itself.
Camera Operator:
For this role, i had operate one of the three camera's we used on set. The camera that i had used was to be a handheld one, as the director wanted a diverse and unique shot. I had the gain on low as the lighting was rather bright, with me being directed to zoom on the cast's faces every now and then to create emotion within the scene. I had to ensure
There were some challenges i had to face when operating the camera, such as ensuring the white balance was equal and correct, the shot was in focus and also listening and applying the directors instructions to my work.
Lighting Technician:
Within this role, i had to follow the directors instructions to light the set accordingly. I had to configure the panel so that the lights were in the correct place and also on the correct amount of power.
I found it rather difficult to get to grips with lighting as its different to any role i have undertaken before but with the help of my classmates, i learnt and took aboard advise. I learnt how to set the lights up, turn the system on and create colour lighting using see-through coloured plastic sheets.
Vision Mixer:
For this role i had to mix and edit the live tv show. This consisted of switching from one shot to another under the command of the director, using the blue screen to create a realistic studio and recording the show.
I found this role rather simple yet such an important part of the creation process.
Most Confident:
I was most confident with being director as i feel i have the confidence and desire to create a good quality show. I was also confident with working on camera as i have experience with shooting and was able to put that to use.
For this role, i had operate one of the three camera's we used on set. The camera that i had used was to be a handheld one, as the director wanted a diverse and unique shot. I had the gain on low as the lighting was rather bright, with me being directed to zoom on the cast's faces every now and then to create emotion within the scene. I had to ensure
There were some challenges i had to face when operating the camera, such as ensuring the white balance was equal and correct, the shot was in focus and also listening and applying the directors instructions to my work.
Lighting Technician:
Within this role, i had to follow the directors instructions to light the set accordingly. I had to configure the panel so that the lights were in the correct place and also on the correct amount of power.
I found it rather difficult to get to grips with lighting as its different to any role i have undertaken before but with the help of my classmates, i learnt and took aboard advise. I learnt how to set the lights up, turn the system on and create colour lighting using see-through coloured plastic sheets.
Vision Mixer:
For this role i had to mix and edit the live tv show. This consisted of switching from one shot to another under the command of the director, using the blue screen to create a realistic studio and recording the show.
I found this role rather simple yet such an important part of the creation process.
Most Confident:
I was most confident with being director as i feel i have the confidence and desire to create a good quality show. I was also confident with working on camera as i have experience with shooting and was able to put that to use.
Least Confident:
I was least confident with being the lighting technician, as i didn't really know what was needed or wanted. Although this can be seen as a fault of the director, i feel that i could of applied myself more to work out what i needed to do so. I also wasn't confident with the role of vision mixer, as i found it didn't really improve my skill set.
Here is some footage from behind the scenes of our productions.
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