Planning
Shot types - 10x - 3 camera's
Lighting - cool/warm hue - (temp)
Kelvin
Cooler temperature - red/orange/yellow - low light - e.g. candle
(-273 degrees Celsius - absolute zero)
Shutter speed, aperture (f-stop)
((((Filter)))))) (((((ISO))))))
Setting? Sound? Props? Costume? Music?
What is required e.g. equipment?
Constraints/limitations
Problem - Plan B
Plan C
Budget
Personnel, Travel, Props, Food
Audience - Hypothetical (MTV - MUSIC BASED) - Demographic - Time? 7:45
YouTube - demographic may change (e.g. iPlayer)
Sync sound - clip on
Treatment
I am going to create a news broadcast inspired by BBC News (I will be targeting the audience they attract), in which I will read out the headlines and then report on the main story which will be about the UK's problem with prescription drugs which I have identified from research is a popular choice of story. For this main story I will also invite my news stations (which is called UKB News) chief health correspondent who will be 'Molly Cross' to ask more details about the story - this will give my audience a real insight and detailed analysis into the story. My research identified that a common characteristic of news broadcasts were interviews, that's whyI decided to include one in my news broadcast. My news broadcast will also feature a news countdown intro just like the BBC use to ensure it looks like a professional broadcast.
The broadcast will feature multiple different shots using 3 different cameras. One of the most common shot types will be the medium-close up as I have identified from research and watching broadcasts that this is one of the most commonly used shots in news broadcasts. The opening of my news broadcast will be a long shot that will pan from left to right in which I will use a slider - a shot frequently used by BBC News. After this shot I will then switch to the medium close up - I will have a camera fixed on legs in front of the news desk. I will also use an iPad or iPhone placed on top of the camera with an autocue app - to ensure I don't' forget my lines, and that I look directly into the camera to address my audience. For the interview part of the broadcast I will switch between a medium close up of me speaking and then to a medium shot when I introduce Molly (chief health corespondent) and when she starts speaking. I am going to ensure that my shots are tight when focused on me and Molly, and ensure that I don't leave lots of headroom - a mistake that I commonly make. For the ending of my news broadcast, once I have concluded the broadcast I will then use a dolly to gradually move back from the news desk and achieve a long shot.
To conclude my setup for the cameras there will be one camera that will be capturing the Long shots, one camera that will be capturing the medium close-ups and one camera that will be capturing the medium shots.
In terms of the lighting for my broadcast I will use three point lighting (a technique that I am very familiar with and which is commonly used in production as identified from research). The other benefit to using this is that its relatively quick to set-up which means I can spend more time filming. This set up features the key light, the fill light and the back light. I will also use an LED panel light with a red filter to give my background a red colour - as the main colour in my UKB News Logo is red just like the BBC News Logo. Finally in terms of the colour temperature I plan to have a colour temperature of 4800 kelvins as this gives the presenter a little warmth to the presenters - something that I have noticed on news broadcasts. On the Kelvin scale this would be comparable to noon daylight (this level is like a beige colour on the kelvin scale).
I have decided that I will use an aperture of f/8 as I have been taught by James that this is the average setting for aperture. It's important that I get this right so my image is not
The setting for my news broadcast will be in Springboard TV studio - as this looks like a professional studio you see on TV. I will have a table which will act as the news desk and two chairs that will be for me (the newsreader and my interviewee - Molly Cross - the chief health corespondent). I have found out from research that many multi-camera productions use large studios such as 'The Chase' for example and even the BBC news studio therefore the Springboard TV studio would be suitable to carry out this production. The sound for my piece will be sync sound I will record the sound using two radio lavaliere microphones that will record audio into one of the three Panasonic cameras (I will ensure that I record the audio into one of the stationary cameras such as the medium close up or medium shots cameras as these won't move). The music for my piece I have created using Logic Pro X. I have created music for the countdown opening for my piece, and then I have created a piece of background music when I am reading the headlines. My costume will be a suit and tie - as on BBC News this is the smart attire they wear. I will also ask my interviewee to wear smart clothes such as a blouse or blazer.
The equipment needed will be 3 Panasonic cameras, 3 SD cards, 2 tripods, 1 dolly, 1 slider, 2 lavaliere radio microphones, 3 point lighting set up (key light, fill light and back light), 3 power extension leads and led panel with a red filter. I have also ensured that I have asked three people to be crew members to operate the cameras on my news broadcast.
In terms of the constraints and limitations for my news broadcast I have identified a few. One of them is time. I recognise that many people will need to use the studio therefore its vital that I complete my shoot in my booked slot and don't run over time. To ensure that this is done I will ensure that I plan thoroughly and brief my crew members and my interviewee before I get into the studio. If this did occur my Plan B would be to book the studio again when my crew and the studio is free. My Plan C if this didn't work would be to film the news broadcast in a dark, quiet room in the college. I am also going to ensure I have a backup date (the following Monday after Friday 1st November at 13:00 to 15:00) if there are any major issues on the Friday scheduled recording date. Another constraint I have identified is if one of my crew members drop out last minute. My Plan B for this would be to ask another member of my college group to stand in - in fact I have ensured that I have a reserve crew member in case this happens. If this person couldn't for some reason make it then my Plan C would be to brief my remaining crew member to operate both cameras - this wouldn't be ideal however I have also ensured that I have carried out a risk assessment to ensure no legal action can be taken against me in case of an accident. Furthermore in terms of ensuring my production is legal I have ensured I created my own Music using Logic Pro X so I am not breaking any copyright laws.
Another constraint I have identified is if the cameras run out of battery during the shoot. I have ensured my backup plan for this would be to ensure I ask for extra batteries for each camera to ensure this doesn't happen.
If this broadcast was being carried out for a client it would be important that I work out the cost so it fits into the client's budget. I have found out you can hire a studio with lighting and an assistant for £400 for half a day. I have also discovered that is costs around £40 an hour for a camera operator. So I would have to multiply this by three which equals £120. As a half day is around 5 hours I would them multiply this amount by 5 to get £600. I have also read that around £1500 will get you a modest amount of equipment such as 3 cameras, legs, microphones etc. I have estimated that food would be about £10 per person which would equate to £30 for my three crew members. The travel costs for my production team I have estimated would be around £225 which is based on three adult return tickets from London to Kings Lynn. The cost of an editor for a day I have found out is around £360 plus VAT which is £423. I would then multiply this amount by 3 for 3 days editing which would equal £1269. In total this production would cost around £4024. There would be other factors I would need to add into the budget such as my own salary for example.
In brief my target audience for my news broadcast is white middle class (have a global outlook and well educated/intellectual) from ABC1 socio-economic group in their late 50's to early 60's and it will be broadcast on a channel like BBC1 at 6PM - a popular slot to broadcast news (the 6PM news is broadcast on BBC One as well as the BBC news Channel). After my news broadcast is broadcast on TV it would then be uploaded to an on-demand service like BBC iPlayer. As this is an online platform my broadcast may also reach a younger audience compared to TV. In fact 99.2% people aged 16 to 44 in 2018 had used the internet in the last 3 months (Office for National Statisitcs, 2019).
Planning documents
It's important that I complete the appropriate planning documents for my multi-camera production to ensure that I am well prepared for the production process:
Moodboard:
I have created this mood-board to get across the messages and the values I want to get across in this broadcast. As you can see I have used a lot of red, which to me symbolises importance and seriousness - which is exactly what a lot of the news is. I have also included a image of a man in his late Middle Ages to symbolise my target audience. Another aspect of my mood-board which is important is the images I have of people connected by lines and also the interlinked shapes - this symbolises how my target audience like to share their knowledge with people in their professional circles as identified by my research. The graphic of the globe with lines connecting the countries is symbolic of how my target audience have a global outlook and how many news stories can be linked to countries all over the world. The graphic of the people's head is symbolic of how my target audience like to share their knowledge, and also it shows that my target audience is intellectual. Another reason why I chose the colour red is because that is the main colour in the BBC News Logo - which is something that I replicated in my news logo. My aim is to try and get across all these messages and values to my target audience. My research and planning should ensure that I achieve this aim.
Script:
The script is one of the most important planning documents, as this includes exactly the content that will be covered in the news broadcast. In fact News Broadcasts are mainly scripted - they commonly use autocue to read the script e.g. the headlines.
Crew list:
A crew list is another really important planning document - multi-camera productions usually have large crews and its important that I have a list with all my crew's names and details on.
Recce report:
I ensured I filled out a recce report - this was really important to ensure that the location that I have chosen is suitable. For example as I have 5 people in my crew including me its important that I consider safety aspects such as whether there are clear escape routes case of a fire. Its also important as I have identified from research that multi-camera productions require a considerable amount of space, so its important that I make sure the Springboard TV is suitable to facilitate all of the production equipment such as camera's and the three-point lighting setup.
Risk assessment:
As I have identified from research multi camera productions require a lot of space due to the large amount of equipment required. Therefore with lots of production equipment there comes a risk of things such as trip hazards from the power cables of the lighting setup for example. Other risks include production equipment collapsing such as the camera's on the tripods and injuring someone. Therefore a risk assessment is essential to ensure me and all my crew are aware of the risks and know how to reduce the likelihood of these hazards occurring.
Shot list:
The shot list includes all the different shots that will be recorded in the production. I have decided to do these shots because from research I have identified these are common shots in news broadcasts. For example the medium close up is commonly used in BBC News broadcasts and other news broadcasts, furthermore long shots are a common shot during the opening and closing shots of news broadcasts.
Sound list:
Here is my sound list where I have identified all the sounds that will be heard during my news broadcast. For example I will include background headline music when I read the headlines, just like they do during the BBC News Broadcasts. For the dialogue - this will be recorded using tie microphones - I have learnt that this is called sync sound.
Storyboard:
The storyboard is another essential planning document. This shows the different camera shots and angles that will be recorded during the production, and also how the production will pan out.
Lighting plan:
In terms of the lighting for my broadcast I will use three point lighting (a technique that I am very familiar with and which is commonly used in production). The other benefit to using this is that its relatively quick to set-up which means I can spend more time filming. This set up features the key light, the fill light and the back light. I will also use an LED panel light with a red filter to give my background a red colour - as the main colour in my UKB News Logo is red just like the BBC News Logo. Finally in terms of the colour temperature I plan to have a colour temperature of 4800 kelvins as this gives the presenter a little warmth to the presenters - something that I have noticed on news broadcasts. On the Kelvin scale this would be comparable to noon daylight (this level is like a beige colour on the kelvin scale).
Pre-shoot planning photos
Before I carry out my shoot I ensured I did some photos of the different shots that I would like in my multi-camera project. These may slightly change as I may think of a better angle for example - but they should be very similar.
Here is my Long shot:
Here is my medium close up shot:
Here is my medium shot (this will be used for the interview part)
Bibliography
Office for National Statisitcs (2019). Internet users, UK: 2019. Internet use in the UK annual estimates by age, sex, disability and geographical location. [online] Office for National Statisitcs. Available at: https://www.ons.gov.uk/businessindustryandtrade/itandinternetindustry/bulletins/internetusers/2019 [Accessed 2 Oct. 2019].
Lighting - cool/warm hue - (temp)
Kelvin
Cooler temperature - red/orange/yellow - low light - e.g. candle
(-273 degrees Celsius - absolute zero)
Shutter speed, aperture (f-stop)
((((Filter)))))) (((((ISO))))))
Setting? Sound? Props? Costume? Music?
What is required e.g. equipment?
Constraints/limitations
Problem - Plan B
Plan C
Budget
Personnel, Travel, Props, Food
Audience - Hypothetical (MTV - MUSIC BASED) - Demographic - Time? 7:45
YouTube - demographic may change (e.g. iPlayer)
Sync sound - clip on
Treatment
I am going to create a news broadcast inspired by BBC News (I will be targeting the audience they attract), in which I will read out the headlines and then report on the main story which will be about the UK's problem with prescription drugs which I have identified from research is a popular choice of story. For this main story I will also invite my news stations (which is called UKB News) chief health correspondent who will be 'Molly Cross' to ask more details about the story - this will give my audience a real insight and detailed analysis into the story. My research identified that a common characteristic of news broadcasts were interviews, that's whyI decided to include one in my news broadcast. My news broadcast will also feature a news countdown intro just like the BBC use to ensure it looks like a professional broadcast.
The broadcast will feature multiple different shots using 3 different cameras. One of the most common shot types will be the medium-close up as I have identified from research and watching broadcasts that this is one of the most commonly used shots in news broadcasts. The opening of my news broadcast will be a long shot that will pan from left to right in which I will use a slider - a shot frequently used by BBC News. After this shot I will then switch to the medium close up - I will have a camera fixed on legs in front of the news desk. I will also use an iPad or iPhone placed on top of the camera with an autocue app - to ensure I don't' forget my lines, and that I look directly into the camera to address my audience. For the interview part of the broadcast I will switch between a medium close up of me speaking and then to a medium shot when I introduce Molly (chief health corespondent) and when she starts speaking. I am going to ensure that my shots are tight when focused on me and Molly, and ensure that I don't leave lots of headroom - a mistake that I commonly make. For the ending of my news broadcast, once I have concluded the broadcast I will then use a dolly to gradually move back from the news desk and achieve a long shot.
To conclude my setup for the cameras there will be one camera that will be capturing the Long shots, one camera that will be capturing the medium close-ups and one camera that will be capturing the medium shots.
In terms of the lighting for my broadcast I will use three point lighting (a technique that I am very familiar with and which is commonly used in production as identified from research). The other benefit to using this is that its relatively quick to set-up which means I can spend more time filming. This set up features the key light, the fill light and the back light. I will also use an LED panel light with a red filter to give my background a red colour - as the main colour in my UKB News Logo is red just like the BBC News Logo. Finally in terms of the colour temperature I plan to have a colour temperature of 4800 kelvins as this gives the presenter a little warmth to the presenters - something that I have noticed on news broadcasts. On the Kelvin scale this would be comparable to noon daylight (this level is like a beige colour on the kelvin scale).
I have decided that I will use an aperture of f/8 as I have been taught by James that this is the average setting for aperture. It's important that I get this right so my image is not
The setting for my news broadcast will be in Springboard TV studio - as this looks like a professional studio you see on TV. I will have a table which will act as the news desk and two chairs that will be for me (the newsreader and my interviewee - Molly Cross - the chief health corespondent). I have found out from research that many multi-camera productions use large studios such as 'The Chase' for example and even the BBC news studio therefore the Springboard TV studio would be suitable to carry out this production. The sound for my piece will be sync sound I will record the sound using two radio lavaliere microphones that will record audio into one of the three Panasonic cameras (I will ensure that I record the audio into one of the stationary cameras such as the medium close up or medium shots cameras as these won't move). The music for my piece I have created using Logic Pro X. I have created music for the countdown opening for my piece, and then I have created a piece of background music when I am reading the headlines. My costume will be a suit and tie - as on BBC News this is the smart attire they wear. I will also ask my interviewee to wear smart clothes such as a blouse or blazer.
The equipment needed will be 3 Panasonic cameras, 3 SD cards, 2 tripods, 1 dolly, 1 slider, 2 lavaliere radio microphones, 3 point lighting set up (key light, fill light and back light), 3 power extension leads and led panel with a red filter. I have also ensured that I have asked three people to be crew members to operate the cameras on my news broadcast.
In terms of the constraints and limitations for my news broadcast I have identified a few. One of them is time. I recognise that many people will need to use the studio therefore its vital that I complete my shoot in my booked slot and don't run over time. To ensure that this is done I will ensure that I plan thoroughly and brief my crew members and my interviewee before I get into the studio. If this did occur my Plan B would be to book the studio again when my crew and the studio is free. My Plan C if this didn't work would be to film the news broadcast in a dark, quiet room in the college. I am also going to ensure I have a backup date (the following Monday after Friday 1st November at 13:00 to 15:00) if there are any major issues on the Friday scheduled recording date. Another constraint I have identified is if one of my crew members drop out last minute. My Plan B for this would be to ask another member of my college group to stand in - in fact I have ensured that I have a reserve crew member in case this happens. If this person couldn't for some reason make it then my Plan C would be to brief my remaining crew member to operate both cameras - this wouldn't be ideal however I have also ensured that I have carried out a risk assessment to ensure no legal action can be taken against me in case of an accident. Furthermore in terms of ensuring my production is legal I have ensured I created my own Music using Logic Pro X so I am not breaking any copyright laws.
Another constraint I have identified is if the cameras run out of battery during the shoot. I have ensured my backup plan for this would be to ensure I ask for extra batteries for each camera to ensure this doesn't happen.
If this broadcast was being carried out for a client it would be important that I work out the cost so it fits into the client's budget. I have found out you can hire a studio with lighting and an assistant for £400 for half a day. I have also discovered that is costs around £40 an hour for a camera operator. So I would have to multiply this by three which equals £120. As a half day is around 5 hours I would them multiply this amount by 5 to get £600. I have also read that around £1500 will get you a modest amount of equipment such as 3 cameras, legs, microphones etc. I have estimated that food would be about £10 per person which would equate to £30 for my three crew members. The travel costs for my production team I have estimated would be around £225 which is based on three adult return tickets from London to Kings Lynn. The cost of an editor for a day I have found out is around £360 plus VAT which is £423. I would then multiply this amount by 3 for 3 days editing which would equal £1269. In total this production would cost around £4024. There would be other factors I would need to add into the budget such as my own salary for example.
In brief my target audience for my news broadcast is white middle class (have a global outlook and well educated/intellectual) from ABC1 socio-economic group in their late 50's to early 60's and it will be broadcast on a channel like BBC1 at 6PM - a popular slot to broadcast news (the 6PM news is broadcast on BBC One as well as the BBC news Channel). After my news broadcast is broadcast on TV it would then be uploaded to an on-demand service like BBC iPlayer. As this is an online platform my broadcast may also reach a younger audience compared to TV. In fact 99.2% people aged 16 to 44 in 2018 had used the internet in the last 3 months (Office for National Statisitcs, 2019).
Planning documents
It's important that I complete the appropriate planning documents for my multi-camera production to ensure that I am well prepared for the production process:
Moodboard:
I have created this mood-board to get across the messages and the values I want to get across in this broadcast. As you can see I have used a lot of red, which to me symbolises importance and seriousness - which is exactly what a lot of the news is. I have also included a image of a man in his late Middle Ages to symbolise my target audience. Another aspect of my mood-board which is important is the images I have of people connected by lines and also the interlinked shapes - this symbolises how my target audience like to share their knowledge with people in their professional circles as identified by my research. The graphic of the globe with lines connecting the countries is symbolic of how my target audience have a global outlook and how many news stories can be linked to countries all over the world. The graphic of the people's head is symbolic of how my target audience like to share their knowledge, and also it shows that my target audience is intellectual. Another reason why I chose the colour red is because that is the main colour in the BBC News Logo - which is something that I replicated in my news logo. My aim is to try and get across all these messages and values to my target audience. My research and planning should ensure that I achieve this aim.
Script:
The script is one of the most important planning documents, as this includes exactly the content that will be covered in the news broadcast. In fact News Broadcasts are mainly scripted - they commonly use autocue to read the script e.g. the headlines.
Asset list:
This document is important to know all the different assets that are required to carry out the production.
Crew list:
A crew list is another really important planning document - multi-camera productions usually have large crews and its important that I have a list with all my crew's names and details on.
Recce report:
I ensured I filled out a recce report - this was really important to ensure that the location that I have chosen is suitable. For example as I have 5 people in my crew including me its important that I consider safety aspects such as whether there are clear escape routes case of a fire. Its also important as I have identified from research that multi-camera productions require a considerable amount of space, so its important that I make sure the Springboard TV is suitable to facilitate all of the production equipment such as camera's and the three-point lighting setup.
Risk assessment:
As I have identified from research multi camera productions require a lot of space due to the large amount of equipment required. Therefore with lots of production equipment there comes a risk of things such as trip hazards from the power cables of the lighting setup for example. Other risks include production equipment collapsing such as the camera's on the tripods and injuring someone. Therefore a risk assessment is essential to ensure me and all my crew are aware of the risks and know how to reduce the likelihood of these hazards occurring.
The shot list includes all the different shots that will be recorded in the production. I have decided to do these shots because from research I have identified these are common shots in news broadcasts. For example the medium close up is commonly used in BBC News broadcasts and other news broadcasts, furthermore long shots are a common shot during the opening and closing shots of news broadcasts.
Sound list:
Here is my sound list where I have identified all the sounds that will be heard during my news broadcast. For example I will include background headline music when I read the headlines, just like they do during the BBC News Broadcasts. For the dialogue - this will be recorded using tie microphones - I have learnt that this is called sync sound.
Storyboard:
The storyboard is another essential planning document. This shows the different camera shots and angles that will be recorded during the production, and also how the production will pan out.
In terms of the lighting for my broadcast I will use three point lighting (a technique that I am very familiar with and which is commonly used in production). The other benefit to using this is that its relatively quick to set-up which means I can spend more time filming. This set up features the key light, the fill light and the back light. I will also use an LED panel light with a red filter to give my background a red colour - as the main colour in my UKB News Logo is red just like the BBC News Logo. Finally in terms of the colour temperature I plan to have a colour temperature of 4800 kelvins as this gives the presenter a little warmth to the presenters - something that I have noticed on news broadcasts. On the Kelvin scale this would be comparable to noon daylight (this level is like a beige colour on the kelvin scale).
I will place the three point lighting just like this:
Pre-shoot planning photos
Before I carry out my shoot I ensured I did some photos of the different shots that I would like in my multi-camera project. These may slightly change as I may think of a better angle for example - but they should be very similar.
Here is my Long shot:
Here is my medium close up shot:
Here is my medium shot (this will be used for the interview part)
Bibliography
Office for National Statisitcs (2019). Internet users, UK: 2019. Internet use in the UK annual estimates by age, sex, disability and geographical location. [online] Office for National Statisitcs. Available at: https://www.ons.gov.uk/businessindustryandtrade/itandinternetindustry/bulletins/internetusers/2019 [Accessed 2 Oct. 2019].
Thorough documentation here, Joe, well done. Move your pre-shoot planning photos to Production page and follow the session notes from today.
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