Studio Production- Pitch

This is my Pitch for the studio production, this includes treatment document and power point. 

THE TV QUIZ

Game Show

Feedback;

• VT's were not well thought and could be used better 
• Is very similar to a BBC show called Telly Addicts 
• Raising the question do I have the right Channel in mind E4 don't do game shows so should that be changed? 
• E4 does not currently show any Quiz shows, may be better on Channel 4

This is a clip from the BBC show…...

Studio Production- Pitch Research

After having a tutorial with Helen I decided to go more into detail with the quiz show as it has more potential.

The quiz show is going to be interactive with the contestants as they will be helping each other try and win points. There will be two teams, each with 3 contestants. The contestants will be having 3 rounds in which to win points.

Round 1;

Theme Tunes-
One of the team members must guess what the others are humming, this is a game of knowing you television theme tunes. 5 points per theme tune guessed.

Round 2;

Guess the Character-
One contestant is given a card with the name and phrase of a famous TV character, they need to do an impression of the character to their team members. In this round they may be assisted by an item on clothing. 10 points per character guessed.

Round 3;

What's Missing?-
In this round all three players are playing together in an attempt to guess the missing word for the TV title. This is a quick fire round with both teams participating at the same time. 5 points per correct TV title.

The winning team will be the one with most points through out the rounds.

Round 1 has a similarity with Never Mind the Buzzcocks;


Round 2 is to guess the character with a phrase such as Peggy Mitchell;
Round 3 is to guess the name such as The --- Bang Theory.

Studio Production- Production Manager and Floor Manager

As part of the job roles for this unit they have combined the two roles of Production Manager and Floor Manager so that the person that is a Production Manager will have a role during the live production.

Production Manager-

• Draws up Shooting schedules 
• Manage Budgets 
• Cross-platform considerations 
• Scheduling 
• Hiring Crew and contractors 
• Arrange Necessary Permission 
• Manage Production Office Team 
• Risk Assessments 
• Examine Scripts 

Floor Manager- 

• Checking Equipment 
• Seating the Audience 
• Relaying instructions from Gallery 
• Keeping the director and producer informed of off camera action
• Giving cue and time counts 
• Organising Runners
• Briefing and looking after those involved in the show 
• Controlling the studio 

Studio Production- Assistant Producer

Assistant Producer have many different roles that help them assist the producer. This may include many responsibilities that help the producer with smaller tasks. 

These include;

• Produce and direct as required
• Research Content 
• Copy right 
• Booking studios, equipment and production staff
• Contacting a range of people involved in the production 
• Organising meeting and interviews
• Organising schedules 
• Timing the show in the Gallery 
• Keeping records 

A Assistant Producer should have;

• Good organisational skills 
• Excellent Attention to detail 
• Determination 
• The ability to work under pressure 

Studio Production- Research Schedule

Schedules;

While thinking about the times and channels, I looked at the shows being played on the channels at the moment and where I think my program would fit. 

Idea 1 would fit into BBC 3 on Wednesday night 9pm. When the broadcaster is showing Sun, Sex and  Suspicious Parents, I think it would be an appropriate replacement. 

Idea 2 would fit into E4 on Monday 10pm. This is when the broadcaster is showing, Rude Tube, which is a review of the most popular YouTube videos. I think the quiz could fit well there. 

The channels I have chosen have the same type of audience aims which fits my idea of what I would like the audience to be. 

Studio Production- Ideas

We were asked to come up with 2 basic ideas for the pitch. The brief out lines the pitch and what is needed.

30 min, Pilot, New and Original

Idea 1;
Panel Show

• 3 Panel list, Comedian, Social Media, Expert in Television 
• Review of Television shows, New shows, New Series 
• BBC 3, 18-30 
• VT- Introduction into how to win points 

Idea 2;

Quiz Show 

• 6 Contestants, 2 Teams 
• Quiz of General Knowledge, Television Shows, Theme Tunes 
• E4, 18-30
• VT- Team Introductions 

Studio Production- Brief

Project Brief 

This is the brief for the project; 

Your Idea Should Allow For;

• Two distinct halves to the programme 
• 4xVT insert 
• Viral Marketing in order to research your audience
• A title sequence and credits
• A studio audience 

The Pitch should include:

• The idea 
• Title 
• Format 
• The Channel/broadcaster/target audience/ schedule 

While thinking of the idea we need to look at the brief and make sure that the idea has the elements necessary.