TV News Broadcast – Week 1
Deliverables/Requirements:
- Film in manual mode (use LOG or RAW if you wish)
- Written explanation of audio configurations (5.1, 7.1, IAB)
- Record and mix audio (not using mobile phones or camera audio)
- Demonstrate the use and your knowledge of lighting
- Build a brand or identity for your content (made up news programme or documentary production company)Storytelling backed by research
- Call sheets, equipment lists, shooting schedule, lighting diagram and storyboards
- Reflection and Team/Peer review
Out of my comfort zone again this week with video production – it makes me nervous as I feel very ill equipped to deliver a high quality product.
The key points from the project brief indicate that the focus should be on:
- Professional production values and solid, research-backed storytelling
- A high technical bar
- Filming in manual mode (LOG or RAW)
- Strong lighting skills
- Pristine audio
- No built in mics (e.g. Tascam recorder with boom or lapel mics)
- Meticulous monitoring of levels (-20dB ans -10dB)
- Written explanation of various audio configurations from Mono to 7.1 surround sound and IAB.
- Paperwork: Call sheets, storyboards, and written reflections are mandatory to pass.
- There are two options for the main assessment either: Option 1 create a dynamic, branded news show incorporating at least three different media types, while Option 2 focuses on producing a compelling 5-minute documentary or interview exploring someone’s personal journey.
- The plan is to work together in teams – initial thoughts are to create a fun news show?
News or Documentary? Iva, Quinn and Me:
Quinn wants to do something cinematic
Documentary – amusing about university life?
Plan for Mondays to deliver – what is subject, how do we make it funny? Inbetweeners? Mockumentary
A mockumentary about life at ARU in the style of the Inbetweeners – 3 student – one young and cool, one a young mum and the other an elderly mature student. Exaggerated version of ourselves. What would the characters get up to – it must be filmed in the uni building and streets round about – we can involve other students or lecturers. Cinematic opportunities for Quinn. Documentary title? Humour like Curb Your Enthusiasm? B sheet style of script writing. What is the story? What are we trying to prove in the documentary ?
Note from Quinn: I was thinking for the video maybe very dramatic cinematic lighting and colours but contrast that but having the topic be really unserious and not dramatic
My Idea: “The ARU Film Festival”
- Story: The 3 of us believe that we’ve been nominated for a prestigious ARU filmmaking competition.
- We prepare emotionally and philosophically for “the awards,” only to discover it’s a small showcase.
- Cinematic interviews build anticipation that deflates ‘hilariously’ at the end.
- Opportunity for red carpet, fake acceptance speeches etc.
Tune in next week for another exciting episode!
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