Production SOCIAL CHALLENGE

7/2/17

Our group set up swiftly and were all set in places to do a run through before filming the show, the contestants had to film their segments before going live so we were able to add them in production and so there was no issues while in production.

While doing the run through myself as Director and vison mixer discovered the panning shots of the host did not work 100% of the time for the show and so we left the shots as a static shot and crossed over to each camera when the shot was set up well. We made do without a 3rd camera man on set which is why it was much easier to film static shots, this issue was rectified before starting filming.

As a group the production during the run through was okay, everybody knew what was happening but a few issues discovered were Sound - Music not being played at correct time, Floor - Audience applause happening late/ Contestants talking when should not be.
We corrected in feedback this before filming the production of the show we added the college logo to the tables and round cards for the host, also making sure Zak(sound) had the music up and ready before press to play, the lights were in sync and I was able to count down to the vision mix desk during breaks and live game timing. I announced throughout the show to floor manager (Maarya) to gesture to the contestants to not move around to much on camera, the being said we would change shot on the vision mixer if this occured throughout the show.

My role in directing was successful as we finished the game on time including all parts, the contestants and crew all knew what they were doing as much as I could help. I felt I gave a lot to the team answering questions and making sure they were able to understand what I wanted. An area I could improve on would be to communicate better with the other side maybe by holding a small meeting rather than mentioning information before we begin to shoot. Overall the game show came together well once we corrected our mishaps.

Practise Production 3 - SOCIAL CHALLENGE

I began it with a small briefing on those in my group on their roles and the updates from the last time we rehearsed.
Such as cameramen and the new roles which had changed due to complications of added sound.

Victor - Sound Mixer
Keeley - PA

We ran through the game show twice, I began the show once receiving the all clear from the floor manager via my mic system.
We started with the music and lights which is being recorded separately on the mixing desk, I had to communicate with floor manager and camera men for when to begin speaking. Any changes and to keep the look of the show the same.

The challenge of this show was to keep a focus on the sound as the cast kept moving the ipad and created a noise. We made sure it was useable for them.
The issues to fix would be to make sure the tasks are done before filming and sent to put in the vision mixer, the logo and keep to the sound secure. We would need to find out how to record and sync up the show as a whole with the edits recording live.  

Practise Production - SOCIAL CHALLENGE

Run through in the STUDIO

This was another runthrough for our group Social Challenge.
We began to set up, the tripods, Ipads, set of tables and chairs. Once this was sorted I then spoke to all members separately to clarify what I wanted, I directed the cameramen to the exact shot I wanted on the actual screen. In order to do this a shot list was given to each camera operator which we had i this session. My floor manager was there on hand liaising with the team and sound/lighting people

After this I then had to take it into my hands to show the sound and lighting people what was needed and how to use the equipment such as the lighting person, just to get the fade in and out after setting up the lights to the right level; just by bringing down the grand master. Similarly to the applause on sound, by bringing down the volume level for a nice fade out which sounded much better than an abrupt end.

The guests, host and game were running smoothly and so was cameramen and vision mix. The issue I had was the continuity of shots and the angles for all 3 cameras this was due to the levels of the tripods next time we will make sure to keep them at the closest level as they are not all the same make. An idea we had was to save the actual videos and content made and edit in post production just the same as the sound.

10/1/17

Practise Production - SOCIAL CHALLENGE

In this session, we were shown how to use 'MULTICAM-REC' via our ipad on a multicam set up of 4 IPADS.

3 Cameras and 1 Visual Mixer display.
1 for a Teleprompter.

I learnt how to setup the monitors syncing them up via a network server once connected we then had a go on filming and vision mixing. It was clear on how to use and as director I picked it up quite quickly. The 3 cameramen were able to look at the software to become more aware of it. In order to go live you have to tap to preview then double tap to select it.

4/1/17

Practise Production - SOCIAL CHALLENGE

This was the first day in the studio, I began with setting up the set using what was available for the time being to get a good idea. Then we selected our cast for the show, I held a small meeting discussing with everyone involved with the structure and content for the show.

As director for the show, I made sure everyone was in their place for the practise run including all 3 cameramen with their ipads collecting shots. We practised with the lighting and spacing on set which all worked out well.

Issues that occurred were having 2 other people in the team on board with their roles, we corrected this by doing a run through. Also, the HDMI with the ipad would need to be sorted whether we edit in the footage after or allow the guest to plug it into their ipad.

3/1/17

First Day In Studio. 1/11/16

1/11/16

The first day in the studio, we familiarised ourselves with all elements of TV Production. From
the control room, sound desk  to directors chair and the physical Set, of 3 camera set up, green screen and TV Monitor.

The Control Room:
Lighting desk - Turn up/down lights. Add lighting to suit shots.
Sound Desk - To combat between added music on vision mixer desk and added sound FX
Sound FX - Placed next to sound mixer, add sound fx to certain parts of programme would follow camera script.
Vision mixer - Sit with director and multiple assistants to switch cameras and VT.
Director - On call to the 'Floor manager' directing them what they want to happen for the production as well as camera men who have headsets on.
Producers - (Depending on size of production) Would be with director making sure all goes to plan

I began in the Control room on sound listening to the action on set from the mics of the presenters,  the setup was a touch screen with various sound Fx's to bring an aspect of reality into the programme. The group who were on set decided to do a 'Chat show' for a short role play, I used various sounds such as applause when introducing guests and at the end as well as explosion sounds when confrontations happened to add a comedic element.

Each side was 15 minutes my next role was Floor Manager, I was equiped with a headset and mic to speak to the director in the control room, they would give me direction to assist the camera men and all action on the production. Camera operators would have headsets on but are unable to speak back so would need to query with Floor manager.

On Set:
Camera Operator - Film the shots from Directors request and liaison with floor manager
Sound - Sound would be on hand with mics to capture sound from set eg off audience or presenters
Floor Manager - Responsible for the running of set, respond to director's calls for action
Gaffer - Lighting crew who are on set to change or replace lights.
Actors/Presenters - Follow direction of floor manager, read auto cue and also listen to producers and director.