Wednesday, 10 February 2010
Studio protocool
with in the studio there are certain rules that the crew should follow:
no food or drink in the studio because if they spill it could mess up some of the very expensive equipment such as cameras and microphones etc also there is a risk of being electrocuted .
no running in the studio because you could trip over the cables causing an injure to your self.
do not mess around on the cans/headset or do not use them for general chat because it may disrupt communication between floor manager or director and could cause extra stress with in the studio
no one should be in the studio unless they are required to be there because it can cause disruption and interrupt filming also everything would run smoother with less people as possible.
no food or drink in the studio because if they spill it could mess up some of the very expensive equipment such as cameras and microphones etc also there is a risk of being electrocuted .
no running in the studio because you could trip over the cables causing an injure to your self.
do not mess around on the cans/headset or do not use them for general chat because it may disrupt communication between floor manager or director and could cause extra stress with in the studio
no one should be in the studio unless they are required to be there because it can cause disruption and interrupt filming also everything would run smoother with less people as possible.
Director and directing calls
the director calls the shots within the show if the director needs to talk to any one on the floor he speaks to the floor managers who portray the message to the studio floor also the director also speaks to each camera operator too look at what shots he wants from them also if he wants them to move the camera he decides want shots look best via the directors monitors on the floor. he also ask the camera operators to ped, crab and track with there camera's
also the director tells the vision switcher on witch camera to go to next he also tell the DVD operator when to roll the DVD in to the show.
also the director tells the vision switcher on witch camera to go to next he also tell the DVD operator when to roll the DVD in to the show.
what we learned from techinical rehearsals
what we learned from these reheasals that our buzzer's which were 2 squeeky dog toys they sounded to similar and it was to hard to make to decided which team buzzed in first, so we solved this problem by replacing one of the toys with a small bell, also we learned that the running order and script was all mixed up so the V.T's were playing in the wrong places.
however we learned from these problems and managed to sort his problem by having all the round producers sit down and have sort the srcipt which ensured the show ran smoothly on the day.
however we learned from these problems and managed to sort his problem by having all the round producers sit down and have sort the srcipt which ensured the show ran smoothly on the day.
DVD and inserts
Operating the DVD is the most important part of the entire quiz show because it has all the V.Ts opening titles credits and any stings that we need to put on our show. The DVD operator has to insert the V.T's in to the correct place because of the show because
When making visual inserts they should all be same made of the screen ratio 16:9 and all the same file type should be made as PAL. Another thing to remember is when making inserts try to make them about 7 seconds in length, 1 second of black at the beginning 5 seconds of video and another 1 second of black at the end. this ensures that the director and the vision mixe has time to cut in to the V.T and also gives them time to cut out
When making visual inserts they should all be same made of the screen ratio 16:9 and all the same file type should be made as PAL. Another thing to remember is when making inserts try to make them about 7 seconds in length, 1 second of black at the beginning 5 seconds of video and another 1 second of black at the end. this ensures that the director and the vision mixe has time to cut in to the V.T and also gives them time to cut out
Planning audio coverage
to plan this we had to find the right levels for the microphones we attached wirreless radio mics to each stand in guest real contestents and host, then in the sound room we had to do mic checks were each person with a microphone had to speak for 60 seconds in there normal speaking voice so the sound mixers could get the right levels for each guest.
to pick up the audiecne sound such as clapping and cheers we had mics hanging from the the rig to pic uip audience applause.
the camera crew each had a headset which enabled them to speak to the floor manager and audio and vision rooms also the floor manager has a headset which he or her could move round the studio freely.
to pick up the audiecne sound such as clapping and cheers we had mics hanging from the the rig to pic uip audience applause.
the camera crew each had a headset which enabled them to speak to the floor manager and audio and vision rooms also the floor manager has a headset which he or her could move round the studio freely.
Recordings and rehearsal's
the rehearsals were much needed within the group too get used to the show and how it will run, this was also a chance for peter to see which person was best in which job it was really vital we done these rehearsals in order tho figure out any technical hitches with the script to see what could be improved.
the recording also helped because we had a chance to see what could be improved E.G shots, sound levels positioning etc.
the recording also helped because we had a chance to see what could be improved E.G shots, sound levels positioning etc.
Talk backs and their use
the talk backs are used so the director can talk to the camera operators and DVD operator.
the camera operator uses them to talk the director in case they are having problems with there equipment or in case they have an idea for different shots they want to use.
the DVD operator uses the talk backs too tell the director when the DVD is ready to be cued into the show.
the talk backs should not be used much unless it is urgent because the director needs to be heard by the crew at all times to be able to cut to shots etc, the DVD operator should wait for the director to stop talking before he says DVD ready so the director doesn't have people talking over, the camera operators should only talk on there talk backs when the director is quiet so they do not talk over the director.
the camera operator uses them to talk the director in case they are having problems with there equipment or in case they have an idea for different shots they want to use.
the DVD operator uses the talk backs too tell the director when the DVD is ready to be cued into the show.
the talk backs should not be used much unless it is urgent because the director needs to be heard by the crew at all times to be able to cut to shots etc, the DVD operator should wait for the director to stop talking before he says DVD ready so the director doesn't have people talking over, the camera operators should only talk on there talk backs when the director is quiet so they do not talk over the director.
planning and Designin the set
within the group we all had different ideas of what to have as the set then one idea stood out from the rest the final decision was made to have a city silhouet as the back ground this also tied in with the name of the show being called Culture city.
to make the set the art directors first had to make a first draft on paper to get an idea of what the set would look like, after the art directors had a rough idea of what they would want the set to look like they then went out brought appropriate colors got the 5 flats needed then most memebers of the crew then helped with the painting
this is the first draft
here is waht the set look like after they were finished
to make the set the art directors first had to make a first draft on paper to get an idea of what the set would look like, after the art directors had a rough idea of what they would want the set to look like they then went out brought appropriate colors got the 5 flats needed then most memebers of the crew then helped with the painting
this is the first draft
here is waht the set look like after they were finished
Tuesday, 9 February 2010
Camera shots and moves
In the Quiz show the shots we usually used in our show was M/C/U's , W/S's 2 shots 3 shots and O/S shots, the M/C/Us, 2 shots and O/S shots were mainly used on guest A, B, C and D.
camera 1 - used mainly 2 shots and M/C/U's of guest C and D some times they crabbed left or right to get good O/S's of the C and D
Camera 2 - used mainly 3 shots of host and guest A and B or host and Guests C and D but the main shot this camera used was M/C/U's of the host
Camera 3 - used mainly 2 shots and M/C/U's of guest A and B some times they crabbed left or right to get good O/S's of the A and B
Camera 4 - used the jib arm to get a different type of W/S then what the other group had
camera 1 - used mainly 2 shots and M/C/U's of guest C and D some times they crabbed left or right to get good O/S's of the C and D
Camera 2 - used mainly 3 shots of host and guest A and B or host and Guests C and D but the main shot this camera used was M/C/U's of the host
Camera 3 - used mainly 2 shots and M/C/U's of guest A and B some times they crabbed left or right to get good O/S's of the A and B
Camera 4 - used the jib arm to get a different type of W/S then what the other group had
Multi camera production terms
Floor ready - means that everyone in the studio is ready to film and shot so the director knows when to start the show, the floor manager is the person who gives this call
crab - this call is made by the director to the camera operators it means that the camera operator needs too move his or her camera left or right E.G. crab left
DVD ready- means that the DVD operator has set up the DVD player correctly so they no when to play the next insert . The DVD operator makes this call to the director so that he knows that the next V.T is ready to cue.
PED- this call is made by the director again to the camera operators to make them move them camera either move up or down E.G. ped up
tracking- this call is made by the director to the camera operator making them move in towards the subject in shot E.G. track in
crab - this call is made by the director to the camera operators it means that the camera operator needs too move his or her camera left or right E.G. crab left
DVD ready- means that the DVD operator has set up the DVD player correctly so they no when to play the next insert . The DVD operator makes this call to the director so that he knows that the next V.T is ready to cue.
PED- this call is made by the director again to the camera operators to make them move them camera either move up or down E.G. ped up
tracking- this call is made by the director to the camera operator making them move in towards the subject in shot E.G. track in
programme rundowns
the programme rundown is a running order for the show it is in some ways the same as the script because it contains the V.T inserts including the length of each one also what time to cue them in.
again like the script it is just like a fall back for the director and DVD operator to know when all the V.Ts are in order to cut to them during the show.
here is an example of a CUE sheet
again like the script it is just like a fall back for the director and DVD operator to know when all the V.Ts are in order to cut to them during the show.
here is an example of a CUE sheet
planning camera movements and shots
to do this again we had to put in 5 guests to represent the host and contestants, we had 4 cameras to frame up and find the perfect shots we needed camera one which focused on guest C and D camera 2 which was the host camera 4 on the jibb arm for w/s and camera 3 for shots of guests A and B.
each camera could ped up or down also camera 1 and 3 could track in or out if required and cam 2 could crab left or right.
each camera could ped up or down also camera 1 and 3 could track in or out if required and cam 2 could crab left or right.
Planning and lighting the set
to get the right light for the set we first set it up then hand five people stand in as guests and host after tampering with the lights trying different ideas we then found out that the best way to light the set was to use the 3 point lighting technique.
The Three Point Lighting Technique is a standard method used in visual media such as video, film, still photography and computer-generated imagery. It is a simple but versatile system which forms the basis of most lighting. Once you understand three point lighting you are well on the way to understanding all lighting.
The technique uses three lights called the key light, fill light and back light. Naturally you will need three lights to utilise the technique fully, but the principles are still important even if you only use one or two lights. As a rule:
- If you only have one light, it becomes the key.
- If you have 2 lights, one is the key and the other is either the fill or the backlight.
Script
the script is the most important part of the whole show it enables every member of the crew to know what they are doing, it allows the director to be sure of what shots to use when everything is going to cue together also it gives the DVD operator information of when to play a V.T also it is a back up for the director in case something goes wrong or in case they get confussed within the show.
the script is set out in 2 halfs one side of a script is for audio such as dialouge VT inserts etc and the other side is for vision such as camera shots which camera to cue any camera movement etc, this makes it easier for the director, assistant director DVD operator and floor manager.
here is an example of the script used for our show
the script is set out in 2 halfs one side of a script is for audio such as dialouge VT inserts etc and the other side is for vision such as camera shots which camera to cue any camera movement etc, this makes it easier for the director, assistant director DVD operator and floor manager.
here is an example of the script used for our show
Monday, 8 February 2010
Monday, 25 January 2010
Studio equipment
Grid
This is the frame work which the studio lights are hung on.
Cool lights
They are more efficient and more comfortable to work under.
S.T.O.B = Studio terminal outlet box
This controls everything which runs through from the studio to the vision and audio rooms.
Studio peditsels
This is the peice of equipment which the camera rests on and can move up down and also move left and right
R.A.C sound desk
2 Separate rooms - 1 for audio = sound desk etc
1 for vision = vision mixer etc
roles in the studio
The director - is the person who calls the shots cuts from camera to camera and runs the shows.
Floor manager - Controls everything on the floor
Camera operaters - the people who control the acctuall cameras
A.F.M = Assitant floor manager
Talent = People in the frame
people in audio control room
Sound operators
Senior sound ops over veiws everything
People in vision control room
Vision mixer
lighting op
C.C.U op
Assitant director
Signal Flow
Audio sound
On the sound mixer we can have 12 mics through the the stob box they each have there own channel and fader.
line level channel alows external audio sources to be plugged in such as a cd or mp3 player
you can individually adjust each channel to get them at the levels you want
Vu meter
sound is messaured in decibals
The vu meter records the volume levels the ideal signal is inbetween -12 db and +9db
video flow
Grid
This is the frame work which the studio lights are hung on.
Cool lights
They are more efficient and more comfortable to work under.
S.T.O.B = Studio terminal outlet box
This controls everything which runs through from the studio to the vision and audio rooms.
Studio peditsels
This is the peice of equipment which the camera rests on and can move up down and also move left and right
R.A.C sound desk
2 Separate rooms - 1 for audio = sound desk etc
1 for vision = vision mixer etc
roles in the studio
The director - is the person who calls the shots cuts from camera to camera and runs the shows.
Floor manager - Controls everything on the floor
Camera operaters - the people who control the acctuall cameras
A.F.M = Assitant floor manager
Talent = People in the frame
people in audio control room
Sound operators
Senior sound ops over veiws everything
People in vision control room
Vision mixer
lighting op
C.C.U op
Assitant director
Signal Flow
Audio sound
On the sound mixer we can have 12 mics through the the stob box they each have there own channel and fader.
line level channel alows external audio sources to be plugged in such as a cd or mp3 player
you can individually adjust each channel to get them at the levels you want
Vu meter
sound is messaured in decibals
The vu meter records the volume levels the ideal signal is inbetween -12 db and +9db
video flow
many sources go into the vision mixer and only one source goes out. TV black i the black screen which appears production and following after.
studio set-up
Directors monitors
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