Lights Camera Action :D

That's me, manipulating the cam . Monitors on the side :D

Alex and I. First meeting for TV prod. Guinea pigs for the first class project, TV interview with visula interest :D

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I have realized a lot from the first group project in our TV Production class. For a television interview to be simple yet effective, few uncomplicated reminders are to be considered.

First, teamwork is an essential key to make a successful TV interview. Each person in the group plays a vital role. No task is of small amount. If one fails in the crew, everyone follows. Second, no idea and suggestion is bad. Hence, all thoughts and proposals regarding what could make the TV interview much better must be taken into consideration. To be able to come up with the most out-of-the-ordinary topic and production, it is important to brainstorm all potential thoughts and think outside of the box. Third, the topic to be discussed in the TV interview with visual interest must be arresting and attention-grabbing. TV programs must be appealing and interesting to the viewers so that they will be very satisfied after watching the show. Fourth, equipment like the 3 cameras, character generator, microphones, headsets, TV screens, lights, and computer must be checked ahead of time. This is to avoid disrupting the whole segment. Fifth, rehearsing the entire TV interview is also of great importance. As the saying goes, “Nobody may be perfect. But practice makes perfect”. To minimize inaccuracies or if possible, make the TV interview look natural, there should be a run through and practice of the dialogue and technicalities beforehand or as often as possible. Sixth, everyone in the team must be knowledgeable about the topic of the interview. This would be advantageous in coordinating the works altogether. When one is not completely familiar with the script and subject matter, the one assigned will be lost in manipulating the equipment during the recording itself. Seventh, speedy yet appropriate decision-making during the recording is a must. This is to avoid lapses and make the flow of the interview continuous. This is not only a trait the director must possess but everyone in the group. Eight, I handled camera #3 and was assigned as the switcher in the groups’ interview. In using camera # 3, I’ve found out that to be able to capture quality and not blurred shots; the camera must be hold at place to the subject which in this case is the interviewer. I find the zooming in and out task challenging especially when the director told me to close-up a particular object aside from the interviewer. To resolve that, I held the camera in place, zoom in and out slowly until I find the right focus for the object. Fortunately, I did it. But the director told me to zoom out and the one holding the camera #1 will be the one to do the task.
And lastly, I enjoyed being a switcher. It isn’t a trouble-free task at all. As a switcher, its foremost function is to consider the safety shot, cut at the right moment, and get variety of shots.

How we present, it is all pertinent. To use facilities imaginatively, convey ideas clearly and persuasively, is a matter of know-how. And know-how can be learned. Once we have conquered the initial awkwardness of TV production unfamiliarity, it will all be fun and fulfilling.