Forms/Script Complete
As part of my job as Producer it is up to me to make sure that all Consent Forms are complete and in order, Hazard precautions are taken into perspective, the Running Order is complete in conjunction with the Gallery PA’s timings and anything new that is added to the script is checked over and re-printed for all members of the team and the Proposal is written.
To begin with the Consent Forms which for the final time were completed on the day. There was no trouble with the contributors signing these once they were fully briefed and knew exactly what they were doing. As for all of the guests after their first rehearsal everything for that item fell into place as as a team we made them feel comfortable in the new environment they where not used to particularly when being ‘told’ to speak after the count-down into that particular item. Below are the copies of the final Consent Forms completed by the guests:
Nick Music Performer
Jack Music Performer
Matt Sports Debate Specialist
Kratz Fashion Model
Loji Fashion Model
Next are the Hazard Forms which I completed over time in the Studio as although we knew the line-up there was always something else that could spontaneously happen that needed to be prevented. Initially in the Studio general hazards sprung to mind like the trip hazard with the cables all around the studio, over heating from lights and electric shocks from all of the electrical equipment particularly in the gallery and the static building up. Then after further consideration after more time spend in the studio it became apparent that objects falling was also applicable – this was because of the boards we were using as a back-drop for scenery and the supports that hold them up are stable but to ensure they do not fall a weight needed to be placed at the bottom of each board, also when we added our wallpaper to these the paper occasionally fell down but to ensure it would not during the actual live recording we used a staple gun to securely fix it to the boards. Below is a copy of the Hazard Form I completed for the programme:
Throughout the whole of the production work for the Magazine Programme I have been working on a Running Order from very early on, from when is was just words of in what order each of the items would come to the final one where there are exact timings and in/out lines. This I have produced in close conjunction with James the Gallery PA who takes down all of the timings to ensure that the final take runs smoothly and the VT’s can be played and inserted in a timely manner. The final running Order can be seen below:
As for the script the general production of it was a team effort on behalf of Me, James (PA), Mick (Director), Adam (Presenter), Kate (Presenter), Karine (Fashion Section) (Presenter) and Lydia (Floor Manager). However towards the end it was Me and James again who communicated in order for it to be complete and to change sections around or condensing the intitial speech to fit in with the timings for the programme. Below is the final version of the Script which after many written copies James completed using Script Writting program Celtx:
Finally the written Proposal which gives an account of what the programme is about, who the audience is and where/when it could be distributed/broadcast:
The Student Room is a student magazine show made by students for students. Who better to present, produce, direct and create television for young adults than young adults themselves. The show intends to bring the latest music, sports and fashion news to a wide audience of students combining live performances and demonstrations with lively and insightful debate on topical events. The twenty minute long programme will identify with students by theming it’s articles in ways that relate to the audience. Money saving cooking tips, latest high street bargains and in demand product comparisons will form a large part of each show.
Our intended audience is very clear from the paragraph above. The programme is targeted at the eighteen to twenty five age range so this largely covers University students and the top end of sixth form. This programme will appeal to students because the people making the show are students themselves – who better to decide on content. All the articles are intended to instigate debate, to save money or to promote aspects of student culture and this is why The Student Room will be a success.
Ideally we see this programme going out at around 6/7 o clock on weeknights, a time when students are generally around and gathering at televisions to watch whatever is on at the time. The programme could also be shown online via University websites or Student Union Facebook pages for example. Students are currently embracing all aspects of the internet and using it to it’s full capabilities so where better for a show such as ours to be distributed.
