VT/TRAILER/STUDIO WORKSHOP
My group was me, Becca, Imogen, and Sam. We were going to do a test shoot for some of the studio script. Becca (the director) wanted to test shoot Round 3: Pin The Award.
We started by setting up the camera and sound equipment, which included white balancing and testing the mic levels. We then went through that section of the script and blocked out the positions, with me as a stand in for the host, and Imogen and Sam as stand ins for the contestants. Once this was done, we filmed the script five times, changing the camera positioning and framing for each new take. We did this to replicate the multi camera setup we will have in the studio.
Once we had completed the filming, Becca and I sat down and edited the footage together. Becca directed my editing telling me when to cut to a different shot, just like she will during the show. After the edit had been assembled, I blended all the sound together and exported it.
Below is the final video:
FEEDBACK
In the afternoon we all gathered as a group to watch all of the test shoots, which included the VT and trailer test shoot. We started by watching the trailer which featured the host and Normans character sitting in a cinema whilst an advert for the show played on the screen.
The group had mostly positives for the trailer, however it was felt that it'd work better as the opening titles instead, so the promotions team will now have to come up with a new idea for the trailer, as this one is being used for the opening titles instead. I have also decided that I don't want Norman featured in the opening titles, as he may not be a reoccurring character if the show were to continue. However, it was suggested he could be included in the show more in the studio segments. This is something I will consider but am not too keen on.
Next we watched the VT test shoot. It was reasonably funny, but it was not what I expected. The video had be shot literally like a home video, with one single take from one angle. This made the job of cutting it down difficult for the editors as there were no other angles to cut to. The camera crew also didn't have much of a job to do either. As a group we discussed different ways this could be fixed. The actual contents of the VT was fine, I just need to go away and think of a different format for it within the show.
Finally we watched the test shoot for the studio script. It was clear straight away that it was very flat and didn't have a lot of energy, which was something that was mentioned by others in the group after the film had finished. Round 3 is going to need some work doing to it to add some energy, this could mean I have to scrap it and come up with something completely new. It is a work in progress. In terms of framing however there is no issue.
Based on this feedback, a lot of changes are going to be made, which will be briefed to everyone in the next production meeting. A new script, running order, and round breakdown will also be produced.
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