Tuesday, 31 January 2017

Studio Production: OFCOM

As part of my research for the show, I have looked at the OFCOM codes to see where my show fits in. OFCOM The Office of Communications is the regulator and leading authority for broadcasting. Their powers span across television and radio. It's main duty is to represent the interests of consumers....

Monday, 30 January 2017

Studio Production: Set Design Changes

I recently had a meeting with the director about set design for The Big Movie Quiz. SET DESIGN CHANGES During this meeting we discussed some possible changes to the set design as the director felt the set didn't fit with the overall style and themes the show was going for. I agreed, and so these were...

Studio Production: Job Roles & Production Meeting 1

Now the show has been commissioned and I am the producer, everyone else had to apply and interview for their job roles, and we had our first production meeting. JOB ROLES After a full day of interviews, these are the final assigned job roles for each member of the team: Producer: Joshua Jones (me) Studio Director: Becca Bennett Assistant Producer/BTS AP+Sound: Sam Elliott Production Manager/Floor...

Studio Production: Script Draft 1

As part of my pre-production for the pitch I wrote a full first draft of the script for the show. SCRIPT DRAFT 1 This version of the script has most of the timings on it, however some are to be confirmed and so could not be included. This version of the script runs at about 27 minutes. It includes dialogue for all segments of the show, including questions and answers. It is formatted in the correct...

Studio Production: Running Order Draft 1

As part of my pre-production for my pitch, I put together an initial running order to give the panel a good idea of how my show breaks down into the full 30 minute programme. INITIAL RUNNING ORDER This version of the running order isn't extremely detailed as the first draft of the script has a more...

Studio Production: The Pitch & Feedback

As part of this process we had to pitch our ideas to a panel of people, and the person with the most viable idea would be chosen as producer, and their idea would be commissioned as this years studio production show. THE PITCH In preparation for my pitch I had done research and work relating to: The idea Title Format and objectives Target Channel/audience Scripting Running orders Set design Graphics/titles Camera...

Studio Production: Target Channel- Channel 4

I have chosen Channel 4 as my target channel for The Big Movie Quiz TARGET CHANNEL: CHANNEL 4 Channel 4 is the UK's 2nd Public Service Broadcaster, with the BBC being the 1st. However unlike the BBC it is commercially funded which means they have a bit more freedom when it comes to choosing which...

Studio Production: Audience Profiles & Target Audience

As part of the preparation for my pitch I did some research into audience profiles so I could decide upon a target audience for my show. AUDIENCE PROFILES & TARGET AUDIENCE My target channel is Channel 4, and my target audience is movie fans, so I did some research into your typical late night...

Tuesday, 24 January 2017

Studio Production: Developing & Producing Game Shows

To aid the development of The Big Movie Quiz, I carried out some research into developing, and producing game shows for TV. DEVELOPING AND PRODUCING GAME SHOWS These are the key points from my research- - Developing a TV show is a hard job, and 99% of what you do will amount to nothing. - "You need to be creative, dogged and passionate"- Sarah Edwards, Development Executive (Take Me Out) - Try...

Studio Production: Round Breakdown with Qs & As

As part of my pre-production and preparation for my pitch I have created a breakdown of my rounds that lists all the information everyone needs to know about each round, which includes a description of the round, and the questions and answers featured. I have formated it based on a round break down I saw whilst working on Ultimate Brain for CBBC. Here it is: This is a document that would be printed...

Monday, 23 January 2017

Studio Production: Title/Round Graphics Ideas

As part of my preparation for my pitch I have put together some initial ideas on the graphic design of my round title cards for The Big Movie Quiz. They all follow the same design as the title sequence so there is a consist look throughout the show. These will be converted in stings that play before...

Studio Production: Idea Proposal

As part of the preparation for the pitch we had to put together a proposal that would be sent to everyone on the panel prior to our pitch so they could read up on the basics of our ideas. I wanted my proposal to perfectly represent the show, so it follows the same font and colour designs as the graphics...

Studio Production: Feedback From Tutorial

FEEDBACK FROM TUTORIAL I recently had a feedback session with Helen. I decided to only talk with her about The Big Movie Quiz as I have now decided this will be my final idea. Below is the feedback I received: Overall the idea is good. Title sequence idea represents show well. When you see it...

Studio Production: Final Idea

I have now chosen my final idea: THE BIG MOVIE QUIZ FINAL IDEA Working title: The Big Movie Quiz Target Channel: Channel 4 Target Audience: 18-44 (B, C1, C2, D) The Idea: The Big Movie Quiz is a comedy/entertainment quiz show about all things movie related, old and new. Format: Two contestants...

Studio Production: Ideas Development- Title Sequences

As part of my preparation for the pitch, I have created some temporary titles sequences for the two ideas I'm currently working on. TITLE SEQUENCES Idea 1- The Big Movie Quiz For this one I wanted it to feel glamorous but quirky. I chose to use oranges/yellows and reds as my colour scheme as I feel these represent the glittery glamour hollywood look I am going for. I have included film reels...

Studio Production: Producer, Studio Director, & Floor Manager

To prepare for the pitch and interview process, I did some research into the responsibilities of the three job roles I am going for. JOB 1: SERIES PRODUCER/PRODUCER They are responsible for overseeing production and making the programme happen. They will focus on content, style, and the people who contribute both on and off screen. This involves picking crews, and presenters. They should be able...

Sunday, 22 January 2017

Studio Production: Ideas Development- Set Design

As part of my preparation for the pitch, I have worked on some set design for the two ideas I am currently working on. SET DESIGN Idea 1- The Big Movie Quiz For this idea I wanted the set design to represent the glamorous Hollywood style I was going for. To do this I chose to use a L.A. backdrop...

Thursday, 19 January 2017

Studio Production: Ideas Development- Formats & Running Orders

As part of the preparation for the pitch, I must come up with the formats for my tv show ideas. Below are the formats for my final two idea choices. FORMATS Idea 1- The Big Movie Quiz - 30 minutes, Channel 4, 9pm - Target audience: 18-45 - Comedy quiz show about all things movie related, old...

Monday, 16 January 2017

Studio Production: Initial Research Into Ideas

To help me develop my ideas, I have done some initial research into similar tv programmes. INITIAL RESEARCH INTO IDEAS Idea 1- The Big Movie Quiz. Similar programme- The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year is a British tv programme broadcast on Channel 4, and hosted by Jimmy...

Studio Production: Ideas Lab Feedback

We recently had a small group ideas lab to share our ideas and get feedback. IDEAS LAB FEEDBACK In the group session I shared The Big Movie Quiz, Win The Internet, and Live From The Basement with the group. I didn't share all of the details, because I haven't decided on everything yet. I showed...

Studio Production: Initial Ideas

The Studio Production unit is the unit I have been most excited about since starting the course, and so I've been working on my ideas since the summer. I'd like to do an entertainment game show/quiz of some sort, and I have come up with a few initial ideas that will allow me to explore this avenue....

Studio Production: Brief

For our next unit we will be focusing on the production of studio based television programmes. STUDIO PRODUCTION: BRIEF As part of the unit each of us has to come up with a pitch for a live 30 minute studio show. The idea that is commissioned will then be worked on by the group, with the...