Music Multi-Camera pitch

Multi - camera production

Programme format:

Title show:

The title I chosen for my show is Starlite, the reason that I have chosen this is because it insinuates that the music on the show we will of different genres and the type of music that will make you stop and listen rather than the music you play in the background whilst doing other things. The yellow heightens the colour making it more noticeable to the audience so they are more likely to remember the name due to the fact it stands out.  

Content ideas

Audience:

The age group for the audience is 14 - 20. The show would not have a specific genre to it as the audience will have a range of different tastes in music so it will have to apply to all of them, in order for the show to do that the entertainment parts of the show should have information about the other genres and any upcoming news that they likely have for example concerts, a new single or new album. 

Presenters:

The show will have two presenters one male and one female as the audience will respond better to this as the girls are more likely to be able to relate the the female presenter and the boys to the male presenter, it will also mean that any interests the girls have the female presenter is likely to bring it up during the show and the same goes for the boys and the male presenter. The presenters should also be comfortable with one another as they have to have a good rapport and the conversation between then should be comfortable and flow, the presenters show also banter and joke around to keep the atmosphere light.

Guests:

The guests of the show that will be interviewed are artists that are talking about their latest single and the music video or may just appear in the video which will shown during the show, they will also be questioned one any upcoming tours and concerts, they will also be asked how the career is going and if it is like they thought it would be. The audience will also be able to get involved as can send in questions that they want the artist to answer.

Competitions:

The show will also contain competitions which will be placed throughout the show, the first competition will be for the audience who can win tickets to an upcoming festival. The next competition is between the two guests on the show who will see how could they can match baby photos to the artist now seeing who can do it the fastest and the last competition is between one guest and one presenter on what happened in the show and specific parts of the music video.

Running order
The running order of the show which start with the graphic of the show's name and then it will begin with the presenters introducing themselves and giving a brief summary of what will happen on the show so that the audience can have a brief idea of what they can look forward to. It will then it will cut to the guests and the presenters showing them introducing themselves to one another, the interview will consist of their career, lifestyle and anything interesting coming up after that they will show the artists music video which they will also ask questions about the music video and what inspired the lyrics. After this it will go to the competition where the audience can win two tickets to the iTunes festival which they can enjoy with a friend, this will then lead on to a pre-recorded segment which will have the latest celebrity and music news for all genres. The quests will then go head to head on game called "Match the artists" the game will consist of pictures of other artists and baby pictures of the artists and they have to match as many as they can in 1 minute, once they have finished this it will go into the Top 10 songs in the charts at the moment so the audience can have a roundup of what is happening in the charts, shortly after this there will be a pop quiz of what happened on the show between one of the guests and one of the presenters. Once they have finished it will go to questions asked by the audience and the show will finish with another music video.

Studio design

Sketch of background:
The colour scheme will be bright and catchy to the eye, the main colours would be blue, white and black as it will stand out and will make the audience feel bright and happy. The background will also consist of pictures of music notes and some song lyrics, so the audience know what the show is about. There may also be a music stand of to the side with maybe some music sheets on it. 

The layout of the studio will be like this, the two pink dots are going to be where the presenters sit which will either be a sofa or director chairs and will will turned slightly so you can see them both on the opposite side is where the guests will sit. The blue circle in between will be table with glasses or maybe musical notes scattered across it to enhance the feeling of it being a music show. The two yellow dots in the image will be where the lights go so that it makes everything seem brighter keeping the atmosphere light and relaxed, then the black rectangles are the cameras, the one in the middle will be the long shot and the other two will face either the presenters or the guests.

Visual style:

Graphics
The graphics of the show should be bold and colourful, this is because it will instantly catch the eye of the audience as its for the target audience which is 14 - 20 so the colours have to be bright so they stand out but they also have to apply to both genders so it would have to be a mix of colours. The graphics need to stand out or it may portray a formal show which will instantly turn the attention away from the right audience, the graphics also need to be on the screen when introducing the presenters and the guests so they remember who they are, they should also be on the screen when the competition happens so the audience can clearly see what the question is.   

Camera movement
The camera movement of the show should be varied during the show as they would need to be able to capture the reactions of either the guest or the presenters when they say something big or something shocking, they would also need quite a few close ups so that the audience can form a relationship with the guest and it will be easier for the audience to pick up on what is happening. The camera movement should also flow otherwise it will look as though its jumbled and could confuse the audience as they will not be able to keep up with what is happening, the use of other cameras also help as they can catch any other moments we would have not caught on the main camera and we can quickly edit it into the show.

Presentation style
The presentation of the show will be informal as it more likely to get the younger audiences attention rather than the presenters speaking formally as they will easily lose interest in the show and zone out on what is happening on the show. The audience for the show is 14 - 20 show the show needs to fun and exciting so that they are able to relate to the topics of interest on the show for example they could talk about all the music genres so that everyone has something they are interested in, the rapport between the guests and presenters should be relaxed and calm as they should show that they enjoy the presence of one another making even the audience feel relaxed.

Job roles of a multi-camera production

Job roles 

Camera operator

The camera operators job is vital as they are expected to work long hours and may need to travel depending on  the television programme they work for, the camera operator is respnsible for making sure that the composistion and angle of the shot are the same throughout the shot. During filmmaking the camera operator will also make technical and creative decisions with the rest of the cast and crew, they must also be able to multi-task as they have to watch and listen for instructions keeping them on their feet.

Skills:

• The camera operator must have advanced technical skills this is because they would need to know how to use the camera.
• The camera operator must also have creative skills this is so that they can make the shots or scenes more interesting than it being just one shot.
• They must also be able to operate the camera so that they can get the desired affect that they want.

The role does not require any specific qualifications, however you could enroll in a filming school or a training course as it can offer the basic skills and knowledge that you would need to know, other courses offer practical experience and may also include work experience placements.



Sound mixing

The sound mixer is responsible for making sure that all the sound on set is recorded using professional equipment, the sound mixer tends to arrive at the locations where they are filming and is expected to bring his own equipment for example microphones, mixing desk, headphones and cables. They also may be asked to record a wide range of sounds on location, and consider the format of the fnished product.

Skills:

• One skill would be that they have to have good communication skills
• They also have to a have a precise attention to detail
• Another skill would be having the ability to perform and make decisions under pressure

The role of sound mixer does require that they take specific training before they can begin at a junior level. As their skills develop they can go up in the sound department.

Vision mixing

The vision mixer is the senior technical person, so they are responsible for working in the production control room of the studio and operates the video switcher which switches the video sources and the transitions. The vision mixer may also provide the Director with guidance on crew assignments and the camera shots.

Skills

• They must have an accuracy for detail 
• They must also have a wide knowledge on how to make a good video
• They should also have the ability to multitask

Directing

The duties of a director a different depending on the type of show, they are responsible for supervising the set up of the studio for example the cameras, lighting and microphones. They would also give cues to the actors so they know they have to begin and whent hey can stop and directiong the video tape operator when to stop and start. 

Skills: 

• They have to be promt to the loaction of filming
• They must be able to work well in a group
• They must also be able to control the people they work with.

Set designer

The set designer is in charge of creating the scenery of the set, they have to collaberate with the theatre director and the rest of the production team to create an environment for the production and then communicate the details with other members. They are also responsible for creating scale models of the scenery.

Skills: 

• They have to be very creative and imaginative
• They would need good presentation skils
• They must also have the ability to meet deadlines

Lighting desk

The lighting desk are in charge of the lighting which are changed and made specific for live events so the will need to know how bright or dark the shot needs to be in able for it to give of the intended effect, they need to know the different equipment used in lighting and how they should use the lights for the shots.  

Skills:

• They have to have a good understanding of the use of electricity
• They have to know how broght the shot should be due to what the shot will contain
• They need to know and understand the health and safety rules within electrics

Floor manager

The duties of a floor manager is to make sure that all the euipment works so that they can run through the show with no problems, they would do this before the shows starts so that they can change the equipment if need be and the would do checks during the show meaning that if there was any technical issues they would have to deal with it. They would also need to know the whole show and the set up so that they can make the necessary changes with the set and props if the for example if they change the segment of the show. They would also inform the guests on what they should expect to see happen during the show.

Skills:

• The floor manager should have a good knowledge of what the other jobs involve so that they can do their job effectively
• The floor manager must also be able to work under pressure
• They must also have a good sense of timing as they have to know when a certain part of the show is going to happen.

Graphics generator

The graphics generator is an individual who deals with the still and moption graphics that will be displayed on air, the graphics are usually at the bootom of the screean as there may be other things on the screen. They should know how to use the software inorder to make the graphics, they should know the different types of graphics and where to find them. They should also know when a certain graphic should be inserted.

Skills:

• They need to be creative and imaginative
• They need to love their job and be interested in what their job entails
• They need to have IT skills

VT Operator

The VT operator  places videos into the programme, they are encharge of setting up and operating the video equipment so they can record and playback the program in order for them to place the right vidoe in the right place so they follow the program log which tells them where things go. They also select the source in which they will record from.

Skills:

• They need to have excellent communication skills
• They also have to have excellent IT skills
• They also must be able to work effectively in groups

Presenter

The presenter is the person who introduces the show, they also host and intereview any guests that mey be appearing on the show. They have to go through rehearsals, and careful planning that needs to be done, they also have to keep the programme running on course whilst on air so they would have to work carefully with the production team and often have to folllow the instructions that they were given.

Skills:

• The presenter must able to project their voice clearly so that they can be heard.
• They must also have good researching skills
• They would also need to have a broad knowledge of different interests