Our live television show-Tuned Up!

This week was the final live show , so I tried to experiment with my camera movement whilst listening to the director continuously. I made sure my shots were not too static and were appealing to the audience. For example , close ups allowed me to capture the personalities and conversations between guests and presenter , something that was important , so that the show would not look disjointed.  The production needed to be welcoming and relatable to a contemporary audience , which we achieved with our modern title and memorable logo. Despite this ,  I did not manage to gain focus the camera consistently  , but I amended this mistake in the middle of shooting , and feel a lot more confident with the equipment now.More positively ,I think my shots allowed  me to reduce the distance between observer and guests , making them feel part of the show. I also feel I did a great job of following the directors orders and getting the perfect shot he required to tell a strong story.

It will be broadcast on Made in Tyne and Wear , which you can find out more on with this video:

Being a camera operator

I created this video using Animoto to conclude what I have learnt about creating our television show. This includes trying to find captivating shots that draw the audience in and make the show more visually interesting. These tips will be helpful when finally putting together my live show in the future.

What I have learnt so far-week 11

As the final live show approaches , I have became more confident with using a camera and working together as a group. The team work required with in the studio has allowed me to gain experience and knowledge of the industry that is invaluable. For instance, I have learn how to quickly listen to a director and capture what he needs. Also , my written work has been applied in my scriptwriting , as I have had to write a different variation of a pop round for the music show each week. It was difficult to include both easy and difficult questions , so that the show didn't become too generic and repetitive for the guests. Below I have attached the updated version of the script for this week.-

TUNED UP –POP ROUND (practise script)

PRESENTER:  Hello, and a huge welcome to the final round , all these questions are                          

                          based around the pop genre.

QUESTION 1: Complete the artist name Michael               who had hits including

                         “Beat it” and “Billie Jean”.(Jackson)

QUESTION 2: Who sang “Heart Vacancy”? (The Wanted)                               

QUESTION 3: Team 1 your second question is who had the singles “Hello” and                            “Someone  like  you”?(Adele)

QUESTION 4: What year was  The Beatles album “Let it be ”  originally 

                          released? (1970)

QUESTION 5:  What was the name of the Little Mix album released in 2015?(Get Weird)

QUESTION 6: Name the song title and artist from the lyrics “new money, suit and tie

                         I can read you like a magazine , ain’t it funny , rumours fly”(Taylor swift , blank    

                         space)

QUESTION 7:  Who did Pitbull collaborate with to create the hit “Timber”? (Ke$ha)

QUESTION 8:  Who released the album Settle in 2013? (Disclosure)

QUESTION 9:  What is the name of the judge currently on The Voice 

                           UK who released the album “Fall to Grace” in 2012? (Paloma           

                           Faith)                                       

QUESTION 10: Name the year that The Saturdays hit “All Fired Up” was released. (2011)

Televison Broadcast- what I've been watching

Fantasy

Angel (Joss Whedon,1999-2004)

This television series is a successful spin-off to Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and uses a serialised format of storytelling. Each season is comprised of over 20 episodes , each following on from the previous , making it differentiate from other dramas that have one self contained story each week. Its serialised nature make it important in the evolution of visual storytelling, allowing to create a 'must see' appeal.

Horror/fantasy

The Twilight Zone (Rod Serling , 1959-1964)

The Twilight Zone was created in 1959 by Rod Serling and focused on normal people in extraordinary circumstances. The show was one of the first major anthology programmes , influencing the likes of The Outer Limits in following years. It also included notorious twist endings that have become iconic in pop culture and was famous for its social commentary that criticized society at the time.

Soap opera

Coronation Street (Tony Warren ,1960)

Coronation Street was one of the first popular soap opera's , which strives for realism in its depiction of everyday lives. It keeps viewers interested with its ongoing storylines that unfold each episode and relatable characters.

What I have learnt so far-week 10

This week the show began to come together , with the name being decided , the script being improved and the direction decided. The show will be called "Tuned Up" to sound more contemporary and exciting.The design of the logo was also well underway, with it featuring headphones around the text to kee[ up with the musical theme. We went through various rehearsals, each time the show running more smoothly than the last. As we practised , we got closer to the finishing duration of the show which needed to be fifteen minutes .By the end of the session , the show was really taking shape and had a classic feel , whilst also having  modern elements to it.

The logo for the television show

What I have learnt so far -week 9

This week I opted for the role of cameraman , meaning I would have to capture the footage as it went out live. I gained practise with the camera over the session , learning how to focus the camera and zoom in when I needed to. A director communicated to me via headphones , telling me to capture a variety of different shots , like close ups to show the contestants expressions. Also , I  often had to spin the camera to make sure I could get the perfect shot. I recalled  my previous experience using portable cameras  , but had never used one on this scale before. Overall , I felt I had made huge progress this week , but the show set up itself was still a little rough , since it was only our second week creating it.For next week,  I will write a pop round for our music programme to give it a bit of guidance.

This is the camera I used to take shots and footage

What I have learnt so far-week 8

During week 8 , I was introduced to a television studio , and some of the previous programmes  created by other students. We were asked to criticize the shows ,to reduce the risk of our group repeating the same mistakes. The main problems that were evident with past projects were that there was issues with the positioning of the camera, meaning that they often looked unprofessional and unpolished. Also, there felt that there was a lack of a connection with the presenters and their guests , meaning that the shows were often awkward. However , we saw that these shows were also quite successful , as they did remain entertaining and engaging. This was mainly down to the tried and test question round formula. For our show , we wanted to adapt the same question round concept , but also make it a bit more varied and less repetitive by adding forfeits into the mix.


 Top 10 game shows of all time

This video looks at the amazing game shows of the past and present. Its interesting to study these to see what exactly is so enjoyable for audiences and attempt to translate the fun atmosphere of these shows into our own.