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.

Social Challenge TV SHOW

Social Challenge LOGO - Designed by myself (LOG DESIGN)

Social Challenge IDENT - Created by myself - (LOGO DESIGN)

Practise Production 3 - SOCIAL CHALLENGE

To begin I had all videos and pictures synced to the vision mixer via AirDrop, the first issue we had was the application not being updated for our content.

As director I continued in order not to waste time. I didn't start till the floor manager confirmed all was ready then we began.
Our run through went very well but our show was 11 minutes long. We had 3 games rather than 4 and did 2 rounds in the first game. Next time we shall do all games and rounds and play in the videos and images sent from their ipad.
We then had a feedback meeting at the end of production, issues mentioned were

• To use the ident in live vision mix
• To stick to the time of script (added Changes)

Myself and Keeley- Keeley now has the Teleprompter role and PA timing of show we went over the script to break down timings and now reached 18 minutes giving us more time and time to add in an advert.

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

Week 10 - 04/10/17 9:00am

This was our first time in the TV studio we practice our show. In the beginning we didn’t have the script and right papers so next week we must be prepared. Also everyone needs to know their roles and discuss with the group if you want to change it. As we had a issue with one of the crew member of a confusion of their role. Just a reminder of your job roles - However this is will but do discuss it with the group. Director -  Dani Vision Mixer - Berfin Floor Manager - Maarya Cam 1 - Timi Cam 2 (Main)- Vic Cam 3 - Abi Sound - Zak Lighting/ Teleprompter - Chai ann Tech/Monitor - Keeley

After our run through in the studio we had a short meeting discussing issues and corrections for the next step.

ISSUES MENTIONED:

• 4th Ipad Vision Mix, not to click off the app
• Teleprompter up and running to practise with - Host to learn his parts also
• Cameramen need to study shot list

FEEDBACK:

• Sound - separate sound, get a jingle 
• Get footage from Ipad/Saved 
• Handheld camera to get shots of guests on their game and ipad.