Production meeting - 12/12/16

Today we looked over our script.  We discussed what we should do. We also talked about what we should add in the script. We looked over the design and what would be going on. We then planned what our next move would be. I looked at the script and i gave my opinion on what i thought and what should be added and changed. We then selected our potential actors for our show. We placed our furniture in certain areas just as we planned out.

Script

 We finally came up with our script. We decided what is going to be said. We are still discussing the casting of the show.  I asked if we should have two commercials. As well as where they should be placed.

The script was created by Keeley Barnaby

Lighting plans

Lighting plan                                           

*Black out *

Front lights fade in (5 AND 6) in and is on the host (use low key light)

Host introduces himself/herself …….

Host introduces the guest …….

After induction

light s 5 & 6 fade down

Lights 1&2 on when host introduces them

Then lights 3&4 on when guest introduces them

Host: both teams will be competing to see who has the better social thumb…………

* All studio lights turn on * (lights 1,2,3,4,,5 and 6)

Our discussion

Our group sat together and worked out what we should do and what we can work on.  We decided the structure of our show. Also what the challenges are going to be. 

Project journal - 06/12/16

Today as a group we went over our script and looked over our work. We made notes on our scripts and looked over what new ideas we can come up with. Many ideas that i came up with was:

• To have a vote on twitter and have a graphic on screen.
• I also had the idea of streaming from the iPad's on to a screen. The app i wanted to use was 'Shou mobile game streaming' however i realised that app was for gaming that  recording whats going on the iPad.
• While we were discussing our time management i came up with the idea of having commercials.
• I also thought that we should have the commercials before the results are given. This could cause audience members to carry on watching the show.
• We decided that we would use the muisc.ly app on the third round of the game.
• We are still debating on the use of prerecorded videos.
• We talked about a game point structure.
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Budget

For our project Brefin decided to finish our budget.

Expenses & Jobs roles	Amount of No.	Price of Each	Total
Rent studio	1	£40 Per Hour	(10hr) £400
Equipments E.g Cameras,	5 ipads	£379	£1,895
Food	0	£0	£0
Travel	0	£0	£0
Costumes/ Materials	0	£0	£0
Producers	1	£195 (Per Hr)	1,950
Director	2	£155 (Per Hr)	£1,550
Cast	7	£15 (Per Hr)	£1,050
Production Staff	9	£25 (Per Hr)	£2,250
Camera Operator	3	£45 (Per Hr)	£1,350
Lighting Techician	1	£25 (Per Hr)	£250
Production Manager	1	£35 (Per Hr)	£350
Script Supervisor	2	£65 (Per Hr)	£1,300
Costume Design	1	£24 (Per Hr)	£240
Hair/Make up	1	£24 (Per Hr)	£240
Editor	4	£65 (Per Hr)	£2,600
Sound Operator	1	£35 (Per Hr)	£350
Floor Manger	1	£25 (Per Hr)	£250
			£16,025
Budget = £20,000

Shot list

This is the first page of the shot list that i have made. I Was unable to make the rest because of delays and i was not able to get hold of the final script. 

Floor planning

This is the floorplanning plan for our show. Which i made while doing work in the studio. 

Project journal -- 30/11/16

Today we worked on adobe premiere pro as well as Photoshop and learned how to use the the software. Today is our deadline for our individual tasks.

Production Meeting Week 7 - 28/11/16

This morning as a group we discussed deadlines and how we can complete it by Wednesday 30th . Berfin asked anyone who needed help or support with their pre-production and distributed any work between Victor, Maarya and Berfin as they are done.

Lighting Plan - Berfin

Set Design & Proplist - Dani

Secondary Research - Dani

Production meeting Week 6 - 15/11/16

In this meeting, we spoke about what we had done.

Tasks that needs to be completed

Dani - Props list and set design( Including logos) & Secondary Research Evidence

Keeley- Primary Research Evidence , script

Victor -   Shooting- Camera Script

Chai-ann- Production Schedule & Shooting- Camera Script

Timi - Linking and inserts, script

Zak- Shot list, Logo

Abigail - Production Schedule, Lighting Plan

Week 5 - 14/11/16

This morning we discussed what was complete for the pre-production .For example Berfin, Victor and Maarya was done with their individual task and started to work with other people. Another example would be Berfin starting and designing the logo with Zak.

Complete Pre-production

Berfin  - Budget & Reece

Victor - Equipment & Reece

Maarya - Storyboard

Project Journal week 4- 23/11/16

Today we carried on working on our tasks. I decided i will work on the shot list. We planned our production as well and what were going to do. I was planning out how each shot would be played out. I looked mainly on the studio to see what the setup was and see how each shot would be and how it would look on screen.  I also wrote down notes as well to show what the cameras would do.

Recce

Images	Hazard
	The location for this is in the control room of the studio. The possible hazards for this are wires being tangled up which could cause people to trip.
	The location for this is the TV studio. There could be a few hazards when approaching the doors because it’s quite narrow and there’s a bin on the left side which could cause someone to trip if they’re running or walking fast.
	The location for this is inside the TV studio. As it is quite particularly big it could cause obstruction. Also the heat from the light could be a hazard too.
	These cameras are based in the TV Studio. As they are quite big and hefty to move, this could cause a hazard to occur. Also it has many wires all over the place so people tripping over them would be a big hazard risk.
	These tables are right back in the middle of the TV studio. They are next to the exit so this could cause people to trip over and also cause objects to trip over.
	This computer is located in the Control room, there are many wires in this picture which is a hazard. The room is quite packed with lots of equipment and gear. So if there are more people in each station than there are meant to be, this will cause a hazard.
	The switchboard is located in the control room. The switchboard is based right in the left corner. This is very packed and tight, if it is over packed there could be a hazard
	The sound board is located in the control room, beside the soundboard are other pieces of equipment. This means there are lots of wires all over the place which is prone to a hazard.
	The plug switch is based right in the middle left of the TV Studio. It goes all the way to the back right of the room. So there are lots of wires on the floor which could cause people and/or objects to trip.
	This is the main power switches for the studio which is based right in the corner of the control room. The space between this and the switchboard is very thin so this could cause a hazard because it could get overly packed and could cause a hazard.

This is our recce for where we are recording our show. The studio is open however the control room is very small. 

Hazard Assessment

Project Journal 21/11/16

Today we were looking for alternative devices  to film our shows. This is because both cameras we were using broke down due to some malfunctions.  So we decided we should film on our ipads. Also today i finished the floor plan for our programme. 

Storyboards for our Tv show. This was created and designed by Maryaa

Project Journal -- 09/11/16

Today our group re-allocated our tasks to do. I was given another task on top of shot list , I was given the floor planning task. I never worked on this type of task before. I never done floorplanning before so this is new to me. I decided i would first look at the layout of our studio and see what is there. I then talked with Berfin as well as Kelley to ask about the layout of our set.

Project Journal -- 08/11/16

Today we carried on working on the tasks we selected. I was finishing off the 'Shot list'. The shot list would be used for the storyboard. We discussed our deadlines and what we had to do. I looked at what i should improve on the shotlist. I decided i should change a bit more to make it more easier for the cameraman to understand. 

Project Journal -- 07/11/16

Today we were in the studio room. We had a production meeting talking about ideas and how to run the show. We talked about the use of ipads and the set design. We looked over what roles we had and decided who will work with who. So my shot list would be help with making story boards as well as planning every shot when we film.

Project Journal -- 1/11/16

1/11/16

Today my class and i went into the TV studio and looked at the equipment. We practised with a Jeremy Kyle type of show. We set up 3 cameras showing different angles. We split up into different groups. One group where acting as well as operating the cameras. The other group on the other hand where went into the control Room. We divided roles between us. I wanted to use the vision mixer but someone else decided to use it. So I decided to be the soundman by using 'mixing desk'. I learnt the basics of how to use it. It was very challenging in the beginning because it was new to me. However as the scenario was being played out i knew when to play out the clapping sound from the computer. One of the things which was hard was to keep everything going at the same time for example someone put up a sound clip of clapping i had to play that on to the studio. It was hard to lower the presenters microphone voice and put the clapping sound higher. 

Production meeting Week 4 - 09/11/16

Today we discussed the main part of the pre-production as we had a deadline on the 14th of November. Every team member was given a little update where they were on the pre-production. We then carried on with our work.

Storyboard

Equipment check

Research evidence

Location recce

Production meeting -- Week 3 -7/11/16

This week as a group we decided to give out individual tasks to each member of our team.

Dani - Props list and set design( Including logos) & Secondary  Research Evidence

Berfin - Budget & Regular Production Meeting (Regular blog post),

Keeley- Primary Research Evidence , script

Victor -   Shooting- Camera Script, Equipment checklist

Maarya- Storyboard & Risk assessments

Chai-ann- Production Schedule & Shooting- Camera Script

Timi - Location Recce, Linking and inserts

Zak- Shot list, Studio floor plans

Abigail - Production Schedule, Lighting Plan

Production meeting -- Week 2 - 02/11/16

During our second meeting we discussed our TV show and the different types of close ups we can use and includes in our show. For an example,we liked the idea of having close up of the iPad in the show and most likely we will need to use pre-record clips and insert them on the production day.

Production meeting -- Week 1 -31/10/16

On this day we had our first meeting as a group. We discussed what the content of the show was and how we can set up the Studio room for it. Overall, we plan what each role was and what had to be done for it.

Sourced from Keeley’s Blogger

"my idea is to use social media to create a game show, there will be two teams of three and each team will compete to create funny and creative images and videos using social sites such as snapchat, tumblr and music.ly. the ages will range from 15-25 and the watershed will be from 9:30pm."

Project Journal --31/10/16

31/10/16

Today we allocated tasks to ourselves for our Multicam assignment. I decided i would do the shot list and work on how each shot would be during the show. I am also doing the shot list in another unit so i can work on both things twice. I already have an idea on how to work on one. The shot list is not too difficult to do but planning each shot would affect the show and how people would view it. 

My Pitch

My pitch is about a TV show that i have based off another show but innovated with more modern questions. This Tv show is about testing people's ability to answer questions while being under pressure. It also has a prize for a  winner like many shows it has a bit of competition to it. 

Multi-camera production case studies

Multi-camera production case studies

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ZqXvj2eMB0

Live event:

Union of warriors – MMA

Union of warriors is an MMA event in Cambodia where MMA athletes fight in a cage. All contestants fight athletes who are similar weight and height to their opponents.

Majority of the action takes place in ring mainly in the centre. The coverage of the action is in the ring.  There are roughly 5 cameras around the ring. Each camera is placed on a higher level from the ring. The reason why each camera is located in different areas is because it would show a different angle to the fight.  Only one camera is on the ground floor which films the fight generally when the fighters fight on the floor.  Camera on the ground floor next to the ring is the cut away camera during breaks. They use the cut away if there is a technical problem or in-between commercials. It is also used to keep the audience busy looking at the screen. It films the models holding a card each round. 

Camera angle 2 set on the top boundary of the ring. This shot is a bird’s eye view showing the action from above. It maintains the viewer’s interest by showing another view to the fight. It gives the audience a different perspective to the fight.

Camera angle 3

This angle shows a medium close up. This shot is to show the hand to hand combat.  The camera moves in this angle as the fight happens. This is to make sure the audience would be able to see the fight going on. 

Camera angle 4. In this shot there is something interesting. Text is shown on screen by the vision mixer showing the names of the commentators in a graphic insert (caption). Also it shows contact details via Facebook. 

Camera angle 5. Throughout the fight there is a graphic insert (caption) in the corner of the screen. This tells the audience how long each round is. 

Camera angle 6, this camera is the same camera used in the first angle. It’s being used as a close up but from a low angle.

The coverage of the fight is only the stage but sometimes the coverage can change to the models who pose next to the stage.

The programme communicates to the audience by having commentary during and before the fight. It keeps the audience engaged. Before the fight starts the fighters get prepared during this time commentary plays in and it keeps the audience occupied.  What happens after the presenter presents both fighters he mentions the nation there from. When this happens on screen the name appears. This is to inform the audience about the fighters. This action is a tool to keep the audience engaged because the audience is looking as well as listening to what is happening.

Soon the bell rings the fight begins. As the fight goes on, people who sit at the panel commentate on the fight. Sometimes they talk about the moves the fighters use.  It helps the audience who do not know about martial arts moves. The commentary helps audience know what is happening if they see the fight late. It is the mouth piece to the show. 

To keep the audience interested in what happens the producer or camera switcher changers from different camera shots. The reason for this is to get a better angle on the fight as it moves. Sometimes it keeps the audience watching the fight. Each shot shows another view to the fight. 

For example in the picture on the left it shows the camera having a high angle close-up. The problem with this is that the audience cannot see what is happening because the camera is showing the fight form a higher angle. So the camera on the ground level films the same exact fight but form a different angle. The shot on ground shows more on what’s going on. In this case the camera on the right compensates for what the other camera cannot show.

Visual style of this programme is being intense and feeling the presence of the fight but in your own home. One way they do this is by adding in the audience audio. The stage is in the centre of the venue and seats sound it. This gives the impression of an arena which can be seen from all angles. This is because the fight would move all around the stage so the fight can be seen by all live audience personnel.

In the picture on the right you see the lights all point at the stage to show the focus of attention. The lighting is dimmed on the audience this is done to shift the focus off them. In the camera shots you would be able to see different sponsors. One of the names of the show is in the middle of the ring. The rings floor is grey to make the sponsors companies stand out.The logos are all surrounding the main events logo. The reason for this to show the sponsors as well as showing off them off to different audience members who seated in different areas.      The camera cuts from one camera to another is organised and not one black screen is seen. The cuts are fluid and professional.The clothing of both fighters are different. For example one fighter is wearing red shorts while the other wears a blue colour. The reason behind this is to show the difference between both fighters. The colours are both eye catching and the material slightly reflects the light. 

The programme has a common structure for each match. Fighters have big entrances with loud music playing.To show the fighters are arriving to hype up the entrance.
  The names of fighters are repeated. A camera goes into the ring. Much of the sequence is repeated. For each match the models might change or the music might change.  

In terms of camera shots. Every programme has the same medium shot this is because the fighting is more upper body. The camera angle changes when the fighting happens on the ground or if the fighters are spread apart.

The constraints of the location is small for this programme, the cameras have been all setup in deliberately in these positions by being placed on corners of the cage. 

(If you look closely you can see the cameramen on the left as well as the right setting up around the cage.)

This is because there are no structures to support the camera high enough to get a good camera angle. All the cameras have been setup around the ring because the action takes place there. Another reason why the cameras are around the ring is because the audience takes up most of the space around the ring. The problem with the audience is that they can get into the way. The camera angles are roughly the same medium shot. This is because the fight moves from place to place. The cameras have to change angles at times because if they don’t the camera would not be able to film the fight. The movement space of the cameras is roughly 160 degrees. The problem with a location like this is that it forces cameras to be positioned in a way in which you can see other cameras in some shots. However majority of the audience or views would not really notice it.

In this multi-camera production there are 5 cameras all together. The reason why there are multiple setups is because when the fight happens the cameras can pick up different angles of the fight. Also the crowd is behind the cameras so they would not take the attention away from the fight. Also if a technical fire was to happen the audience would be closer to the fire exist.

A benefit of having a multi-camera set up is if a camera went down the vision mixer would switch to another camera or to the cutaway camera showing the audience or the models. If more than one thing was happening the produces would switch from cameras. All action is monitored by the producer who orchestrates what is being seen on screen.  

A consequence of having a setup such as this is the cost as well as space being taken. Majority of the space is taken up by the crowd. Another problem is the cabling. Creating recces for this type of environment is not too much of a hassle to make.

Multi-camera case study 2

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nd6m6jwX0gU&list=PLfP5n4mTI7Xz4_CykXLaMOUwMsK71Wn4Z

In this show there are roughly 20 different camera angles. In the beginning after the pre-recorded footage there is 3 cameras one facing Gordon Ramsey the other cameras facing the contestants.  When Gordon Ramsey addresses the audience the camera goes to a wide showing all the faces. The second camera then does a close up on certain faces.

Camera 1. This shot is a long shot. This shows the people who are in the programme.

Camera 2. This shot is a high angle shot. The camera is placed on a crane capturing footage from up high.

This is an example of a close up and pre-recorded scene where people give their view on things.

                       

The coverage of action in the first part of the show takes place in a room with 3 cameras. Only two camera shots are used with close-ups and few extreme close ups. 

(When the contestants meet Gordon Ramsey)

Camera 1. This screen shot shows a close up. The purpose of this is to show the reaction of the person who is being filmed.

Camera 2. This shot is medium

Camera 3. This shot shows the long shot in which everything is seen from the chief to the people in front of him.

In another section of the show where the participants of the show go to their rooms.  There was 4 other cameras and pre-recorded clip.  The pre-recorded clip is intended for the audience to show the accommodation.  Then there is a switch to the cameras showing the reactions of the participants.

This example on the right is a camera on the outside of the kitchen. The picture on the right shows a small camera placed showing an alternative view on the kitchen.

When the restaurant opens there are roughly 10 cameras. 2 small cameras placed on both sides. There is one crane cameras where the costumer/audience are.  The rest of the cameras are placed around the kitchen. The reason why they are placed around the kitchen because the cameras might distract the participants of the show.  

The high angle shot takes footage of people’s food and footage of stuff from above using a crane. This shot shows the audience where the live audience sit and eat. Also it shows the audience the restaurant and where the contestants would be working. It is an establishing shot in some way.

The coverage of action in the first part of the show takes place in a room with 3 cameras. Only two camera shots are used with close-ups and few extreme close ups.

The way the show communicates the meaning to the viewer is by showing the frustration of the participants as well as the host of the show. The music that plays in the background adds and affect to the mood that changes. The way the cameras are placed and the close ups you can see people’s emotions. This keeps the audience entertained because at any moment someone would get scarred or sad and that’s what the audience is waiting for. Within the show there are interviews with the participants and it shows there views on the drama that takes place.

The visual style of the programme is very similar to many other show.  The sequence of what goes on is basic like many other shows and is similar to other “Gordon Ramsey” shows. The title of the show and into shows how intense the programme is going to be.  In the beginning you see the chiefs and an animation of Gordon Ramsey being angry.  The animation of the fire shows the “hell” part of the title and it reflects the heat and rage of the show. It is a metaphor for Gordons rage and the heat of the kitchen.

The lighting is bright at the kitchen to show everything there. But the area where customers are the lighting is dim.  In the example above you can see the difference between the lighting in the kitchen and the lighting in the restaurant.  

The lighting is to show where the focus of attention is. Also the music that is played when something bad happens makes the scene feel more dramatic.

The costumes are different for each team, one team has blue the other has red this is to show the competition between both sides. Gordon Ramsey where’s a white chief clothing to show he’s neutral form both teams.

To maintain viewers interest the producer has set up multiple cameras in different areas. Majority of the camera angles are close ups when there is a dialogue. Sometimes the camera zooms out if two people are close together. When two people are talking the editor switches from camera to camera showing both people.

The viewer is mainly interested in the food so there are plenty of close ups on the dishes.  We can also see close ups on people’s faces as well.  The reason why there are many close ups is because the audience needs to see reactions and quality closer. This is one of the main ways to keep viewers interest.

The format for this programme starts off with explaining the show. It goes on to people's views and what they want. It continues to them making food. Then it shows the luxury accommodation of the participants. The show then goes on to the restaurant part of the show where they serve customers. After the food has been served and Gordon Ramsay screaming at people the restaurant part ends. Then the next part of the show shows Gordon Ramsay giving his opinion on what happened and tells participants who should leave the programme.

There are a few pre-recorded clips which show people’s views on drama that goes on in the show.

In the programme I found no scripted elements or scene. It was very hard to find anything which was scripted because everything looked normal.

There were not many constraints in terms of space in the show.  In parts of the programme to get shots from a high angle they use a camera on a crane. This is very clever because the camera would not be in people’s faces and would get bird's eye view shots. It also gives an image of the area where there filming. Filming in the kitchen would be hard because the space is small and crowded. Also the camera could cause problems for the chefs. So the cameras are placed around the kitchen. Two small cameras are set in the kitchens of both teams.

The kitchen has 2 doors on both sides so if a case of a fire or any other health and safety risk the chefs can leave using those exists. The audience on the other hand can leave by walking in the opposite direction of the kitchen. They can exist using the doors of the right. When covering the audience only one camera man films only one table. They would use permission of the audience member first.

If technical issues occur the vision mixer would change to another camera.  But generally if something is going on like drama then a camera goes down the vision mixer would change the angle to something closer/similar to replace the previous shot. This decision compensates the camera shot that goes down.

This show has multiple cameras which has many positives such as if one camera was to go offline then there are other cameras which can film. Another positive would be more footage can be captured form various angles and can keep the audience occupied. The negatives on the other hand would be editing because lots of time would be needed to complete this work due to the various footages. Another negative would be money being spent on equipment as well as crew to operate the cameras.