This meeting is where we had George Lock and Melissa Moore doing the Mock-up for Steals of the Season, So myself and Katie Joslin led the Production meeting. We went between each department with this meeting and worked out where everyone was and what had developed since the last meeting:
VT Team
Talking with VT, the VT Producers, Callum and Conor Deamer, told us that with the Pre-Production of the VT's, they are doing to be in mixed groups for the Pre-Production and then splitting into Teams A and B for the Production stage. This is how they would prefer to work. Discussing the 'Teaser' video, they told us that this would be graphics mainly. Simon Lawrence is in charge of this but was absent from the meeting. We informed VT he needs to speak with the Producers of the show to ensure the graphics all match up and if he is making the Teaser then it needs to match the script.
Presenter challenge VT: Location for this needs to be a High Street but they are discussing filming this in 2 locations. Laura Dagger is in charge of Locations and has asked them to suggest High Streets so she can begin looking at Location Permission. I suggested Rochester and another suggested Maidstone. With the budget for this VT, they're idea currently is £60 for the challenge but this will depend on the store and how much we can do once we have added up our budget.
Online Fails VT: The team have said this VT will be a documentary style, voice overs with a different presenter (!another one to hire!) and led by interviews. They said this VT will be Interview Led with "Slight comedy aspects" to ensure the audience is kept entertained. They have also said there will be a section with "5 ways to avoid this" in the VT but this may be dropped. Currently, their researchers are looking into case studies of Online Fails and looking into copyright laws of using logos or mentioning companies in the VTs.
Sunday, 22 April 2018
STUDIO PRODUCTION: VISION MIXING TASTER
Today's session was the first in the studios and where we all got to have a go at Vision Mixing, Directing and every other job role. The main roles I took from this was that of the Floor Manager, Vision Mixer and of course, the Director. My first go through was Vision Mixing.
I found Vision Mixing both difficult but structured as I didn't do anything until instructed by the Director, although I did learn how important it was to have good communication with the Director as if I didn't hear them, I would have messed up the mix of the show. Operating the desk with the way Del said, each finger is for a button and your other hand is for the right of the board to mix, picture in picture and split screen. I actually found this the easiest as that's the way I would have done it myself. with only using 4 buttons as the example and no VT's or graphics it was easy. However, I wouldn't say Vision Mixing is easy in the slightest, With over 5 cameras, graphics, VT's and doing mixes, split screens, picture in picture and getting graphics onto a screen on the set as well, I can see this jo being very difficult and stressful.
I got to practice Directing with this little run through as well, which I found very stressful. Trying to decide and communicate with everyone on the floor as well as talk to everyone in the gallery was difficult. This was only a simple exercise as well as we were only cutting between cameras, we weren't doing anything complicated it was only cuts and this was quite difficult as well. But I worked through it.
What I took from this workshop was how much stress everyone has. As camera, you know the Director could cut to your camera at any minute, Vision Mixing if you get it wrong it could ruin the show, Floor Managers have to work all through the floor and cue on presenters, communicate with the camera department, they are also the main ones to talk to the gallery. Sound, 50% of the programme is sound so they have a lot of stress if a mic doesn't work or if Music isn't cued in correctly.
Everyones job in this show is important and clearly the way to get this done is with team work and communication.
STUDIO PRODUCTION: FASHION SHOW RESEARCH
George Lock and I agreed that if one of us goes off sick, the other will have to Direct the entire show. With this, we don't really know how to Direct models on a catwalk and also we will be using everyday people (potentially) so they won't know how to walk on a catwalk either. With London Fashion week coming up we tried to contact one of the Fashion Shows to go and watch one so we can see how it's done professionally. However, we weren't able to get any tickets. Looking online I looked into how professional models walk on catwalks. Below is a video of the Top Models of the world from 2016:
While watching this I tried to vision everyday people walking down a catwalk like this... and it just didn't feel right. This is what you expect from high end fashion shows or big brand names like Vogue or Louis Vuitton. But, Steal the Style is meant to be targeting towards everyday people and no models, so I think we need them to be more comfortable on the catwalk rather than confident.
'This Morning' has a fashion section to their show. Looking into one particular clip online, me and George agreed that this was far more our style of modelling the outfits.
2 presenters, an interviewee and a model, simple and effective. When the model comes down the small catwalk, she's not confident, or doing the classic catwalk strut. She walks down, stands and hand on hip and shows the outfit to the audience and the cameras do the rest of the work. What's good here is that the model is actually an everyday person so this is exactly what we want. At the end they ask the models opinion of the outfit which the Producers have told us they want to do for the programme.
What me and George really liked from this was actually the graphics. The lower thirds is a standard for interviews and Studio Productions. However, when the graphics come up showing the Price and shop it was brought from, we thought this needed to be in the show, it only makes sense as we'll be showing all these different clothes and how to style them, people will want to know where you bought them from.
STUDIO PRODUCTION: THIRD PRODUCTION MEETING
Today's production meeting was short but we caught up on a lot. Due to the weather conditions, our TX Date has been moved to the 19th April 2018. We also agreed that we need to send over the rough plan of our set layout over to set design, so that even though they get full creative control of the set, we still need that layout for what we want to do in our show.
Discussing with the group, everyone is continuing researching into their sections of the show and the next production meeting we need a full meeting where we discuss all the sections of the show, as well as VTs, Promos, Social Media, etc. Helen talked to us about the Presenter challenge VT and the Online Fails VT, she suggested that the Presenter Challenge needs to be more of a challenge, perhaps by having a tighter budget?
She also said that the Online fails will need a more documentary feel to it so maybe having an expert for the laws opinion of purchasing online as well as people talking about what can happen.
George Nichols has said that he might have found someone who is interested in coming in for an interview, a seller from the online store Etsy but he's still discussing and will get back to us.
We also spoke to the Promo Team about any ideas they currently had for either a poster or a trailer. Oliver (The Director) explained that one of his team had talked about making the trailer quite comical, since the show is aimed at E4, they want to have one of the Presenters steal an outfit from a shop, working off the same "Steal the Style.
Discussing with the group, everyone is continuing researching into their sections of the show and the next production meeting we need a full meeting where we discuss all the sections of the show, as well as VTs, Promos, Social Media, etc. Helen talked to us about the Presenter challenge VT and the Online Fails VT, she suggested that the Presenter Challenge needs to be more of a challenge, perhaps by having a tighter budget?
She also said that the Online fails will need a more documentary feel to it so maybe having an expert for the laws opinion of purchasing online as well as people talking about what can happen.
George Nichols has said that he might have found someone who is interested in coming in for an interview, a seller from the online store Etsy but he's still discussing and will get back to us.
We also spoke to the Promo Team about any ideas they currently had for either a poster or a trailer. Oliver (The Director) explained that one of his team had talked about making the trailer quite comical, since the show is aimed at E4, they want to have one of the Presenters steal an outfit from a shop, working off the same "Steal the Style.
Saturday, 21 April 2018
STUDIO PRODUCTION: CAMERA CHOICE
After doing the Mock up, George Lock and I found out that we did actually have 5 cameras for the Live Production, Del had only counted 4 operators but didn't see the role 'Lead Camera Operator' down for this years show. After discussing with George Lock, we talked about what we wanted, shot wise. In Melissa and Katie's original pitch, they wanted a Jib shot to start and end the show. When looking at the type of shots we wanted and the style of the programme, we couldn't see a reason to use the Jib other than the opening and the end of the show. After thoughts and discussion we decided to leave this and simply start the programme with a wide shot of the set and then end with the same as well.
Mel and Katie did ask us to consider the track for the show. I agreed this would work but only if the track can react across the entire set. When discussing with Ferg he told us that the track is about 8ft long, with the amount we wanted from the set we knew this wouldn't be long enough and we can't get anymore. However, we do have the option to have 3 cameras on Dolly wheels for the show and 2 on standard tripods which would work to give us those tracking shots if we wanted them.
Fashion Fails was the section where the camera work would become interesting. We knew we were going to go into the audience and thought, rather than having a camera simply turn around and shoot at the audience, why don'r we have the camera go into the audience? This year UCA TV Production got a new JVC Camera which we're told is a very professional TV camera. The camera is designed to allow ease when going handheld with the zoom and iris easy to reach and padding on the shoulder mount. Our main concern was whether the camera would match up with the Sony EX cameras that we are using for the studio production but agreed we wouldn't be able to know until our first run through with Del in the Studios.
Mel and Katie did ask us to consider the track for the show. I agreed this would work but only if the track can react across the entire set. When discussing with Ferg he told us that the track is about 8ft long, with the amount we wanted from the set we knew this wouldn't be long enough and we can't get anymore. However, we do have the option to have 3 cameras on Dolly wheels for the show and 2 on standard tripods which would work to give us those tracking shots if we wanted them.
Fashion Fails was the section where the camera work would become interesting. We knew we were going to go into the audience and thought, rather than having a camera simply turn around and shoot at the audience, why don'r we have the camera go into the audience? This year UCA TV Production got a new JVC Camera which we're told is a very professional TV camera. The camera is designed to allow ease when going handheld with the zoom and iris easy to reach and padding on the shoulder mount. Our main concern was whether the camera would match up with the Sony EX cameras that we are using for the studio production but agreed we wouldn't be able to know until our first run through with Del in the Studios.
STUDIO PRODUCTION: MOCK-UP BLOCKING
Helen wanted us to get some practice for the Studio Production and asked us to do a mock up of 1 section of the show. We figured that this would work best if we did it with Steals of the Season as this is our biggest section of the show (that we are aware of) and what has the most contributors involved. Since the script isn't finished yet, we all pitched in and quickly wrote up a mock up script. Del had told us that this year we only have 4 cameras to work with and George Lock and I haven't figured out the camera plan yet.
For the Mock up, we agreed to go with 4 Sony cameras and have them set up, 3 over at the soft area and 1 over at the catwalk, we would then need 2 cameras to move to the catwalk when one of the presenters walks over. Keeping one camera at the soft area for the reaction shots from the other presenters. We emptied one of the lecture rooms, brought in some couches and marked out a rough catwalk for us to block this through. George and I planned through the entire block through and how it would work, when models would come on and what cameras would shoot. However, for the actual filming of the Mock up, there was also a Production meeting which they needed a Director and Producer in there so we decided to split. George Lock and Melissa Moore went and filmed the Mock up while Myself and Katie Joslin ran the Production meetings. Below is the Mock up:
For the Mock up, we agreed to go with 4 Sony cameras and have them set up, 3 over at the soft area and 1 over at the catwalk, we would then need 2 cameras to move to the catwalk when one of the presenters walks over. Keeping one camera at the soft area for the reaction shots from the other presenters. We emptied one of the lecture rooms, brought in some couches and marked out a rough catwalk for us to block this through. George and I planned through the entire block through and how it would work, when models would come on and what cameras would shoot. However, for the actual filming of the Mock up, there was also a Production meeting which they needed a Director and Producer in there so we decided to split. George Lock and Melissa Moore went and filmed the Mock up while Myself and Katie Joslin ran the Production meetings. Below is the Mock up:
I think with this, we know we could do this section with only 4 cameras and although this was a short mock up, it's helping us see how it could work. We want the presenters to enter the set via the catwalk for the opening of the show and before the mock up, we had discussed with Helen having a "coming up" section which is a small VT with snippets of what will be on todays show. Often used in many chat shows.
I think how we blocked the presenters would work, the pan needs improving and George and I agree the cuts work well. Positions of the cameras for the catwalk needs improving but the overall blocking worked really well.
STUDIO PRODUCTION: SHOW SEGMENTS, STRUCTURE AND SET
In our session with Del today, we started by sitting down and planning out exactly how the show was going to go and what would be in each of the sections. Del explained that it's all well and good us all having ideas for the shows and the sections but we need to have a clear structure to the show so that we can begin rehearsals and get the script finalised.
Section 1: Steals of the Season
We agreed to keep this as our first section as it's a good way to lead into the show. We agreed to discuss 3 trends coming into fashion towards Spring/Summer time as this is when the show will be transmitting. Talking with Del we agreed that we would need to try and have a mixture of gender, race, size and age as to not offend. So we agreed to have 3 trends on the screen for each gender and then have a model come on wearing one and we would need to have a young model and a older model as to ensure the style can work for all ages. From this, we agreed that we would need to have a catwalk within the set. But, we also want a seated area for the presenters to have the interviews. So the design we came up with for the layout of the set is below:
We divided the set into 3 sections, 'soft area' is where we have the couches and TV for the discussions and the interviews, hard area in the middle or as we called in 'no mans land' because that's where nothing is currently happening and then the catwalk. We agreed we would want the presenters to get over to the catwalk during this section from the soft area and everyone was trying to figure out how we could cut around that. I suggested simply having the presenter do a PTC walking while the camera pans over with the presenter. My choice for this is that I think it would be better for a presenter to be next to the catwalk talking through the style with the model rather than sat on the couches. To end the section we agreed to have the idea for the Presenter challenge as a VT in there as this could lead in nicely with our next section which we chose to be Fashion Fails. VT needs to be finalised.
Section 2: Fashion Fails
This is our second section of the show and where the Producers want the audience participation. The final idea for this is to have audience members send in some of their failed fashion attempts, whether it be from school years, bought online or from bad choices. We agreed that we would need to send out and ask around to get people to send in their fashion fails. Someone then suggested that the VT for this section of the show could focus on the Online Fashion Fails. So we have the Studio section which focuses on the actual audience member and their choice of Fashion, then we go to a VT where we learn about people buying online and how that can go wrong. The idea for this section of the show was to bring some light entertainment as well as getting the audience involved with the show. VT needs to be finalised and a more details plan of how it will work figured out.
Del explained that between this sections we should have 'stings' which are small 5 second VTs which have the name of the section on them and it just breaks up the show and makes it more clear for the audience.
Section 3: Old to New
When trying to decide on the next section, everyone was giving their research forward for the sections of the show they had already looking into. The original pitch did have a section looking into Vintage and we discussed having a section looking at old fashion which has stuck or is coming back. For an example, Double Denim which is coming back into fashion currently. People did start talking about the trend 'Dad Shoes' which is hitting social media currently. This is celebrities wearing the old and quite ugly trainers your dad might wear back in the 90's:
People thought this was both an entertaining and interesting trend to talk about as we don't really understand why they are back in Fashion. So we talked about having the presenters talk about this trend and then have 3 or 4 different pairs of these trainers on the table at the soft area. Then having a model come out on the catwalk wearing them to talk about them. We also talked about having other trends from eras such as the 60s-00s shown here and then talked about having this as a VT so that the section is cut up nicely and easier to watch.
Section 4: DIY
We talked about bringing the idea of independent sellers/shops and DIY together and having this as our first proper interview for the show. Del liked the idea of getting someone in from Etsy and talking about the difference to making clothes as to buying them on the high street. Del did suggest having the VT for this section as the final one and being a sort of tutorial, so the DIY maker is actually showing the audience how to make these clothes and then we go to the studio to talk to them about it. From this now we have our 4 VTs for the show:
- Presenter Challenge
- Online Fashion Fails
- Fashion through the eras
- DIY Tutorial
End of the show
Del asked us then how we were going to end the show. We did consider the other sections we have left such as Musicians, Wardrobe Dig or Independent stores but Del pointed out, we are aiming for E4 as our broadcaster, the show already looks like it's going for a more fun and light hearted than serious and so we need to have a really big end to the show, something which is going to shock the audience and make them go "WOW!!" and from this, Del suggested we bring in a Drag Queen. He pointed out that this is still Fashion, these performers will put together their own outfits and make their own style and often doing it on their own. No one would be expecting this either so it would really bring a shock to the show. Below are some examples of Drag Queen that I know from my home town:
Having a performance from a Drag Queen and then talking to them in the studio would be ideal for the show and an amazing ending as it would give the audience so much energy and excitement. At the round up then we could bring everyone back, big waves and goodbyes and roll the credit.
Section 1: Steals of the Season
We agreed to keep this as our first section as it's a good way to lead into the show. We agreed to discuss 3 trends coming into fashion towards Spring/Summer time as this is when the show will be transmitting. Talking with Del we agreed that we would need to try and have a mixture of gender, race, size and age as to not offend. So we agreed to have 3 trends on the screen for each gender and then have a model come on wearing one and we would need to have a young model and a older model as to ensure the style can work for all ages. From this, we agreed that we would need to have a catwalk within the set. But, we also want a seated area for the presenters to have the interviews. So the design we came up with for the layout of the set is below:
We divided the set into 3 sections, 'soft area' is where we have the couches and TV for the discussions and the interviews, hard area in the middle or as we called in 'no mans land' because that's where nothing is currently happening and then the catwalk. We agreed we would want the presenters to get over to the catwalk during this section from the soft area and everyone was trying to figure out how we could cut around that. I suggested simply having the presenter do a PTC walking while the camera pans over with the presenter. My choice for this is that I think it would be better for a presenter to be next to the catwalk talking through the style with the model rather than sat on the couches. To end the section we agreed to have the idea for the Presenter challenge as a VT in there as this could lead in nicely with our next section which we chose to be Fashion Fails. VT needs to be finalised.
Section 2: Fashion Fails
This is our second section of the show and where the Producers want the audience participation. The final idea for this is to have audience members send in some of their failed fashion attempts, whether it be from school years, bought online or from bad choices. We agreed that we would need to send out and ask around to get people to send in their fashion fails. Someone then suggested that the VT for this section of the show could focus on the Online Fashion Fails. So we have the Studio section which focuses on the actual audience member and their choice of Fashion, then we go to a VT where we learn about people buying online and how that can go wrong. The idea for this section of the show was to bring some light entertainment as well as getting the audience involved with the show. VT needs to be finalised and a more details plan of how it will work figured out.
Del explained that between this sections we should have 'stings' which are small 5 second VTs which have the name of the section on them and it just breaks up the show and makes it more clear for the audience.
Section 3: Old to New
When trying to decide on the next section, everyone was giving their research forward for the sections of the show they had already looking into. The original pitch did have a section looking into Vintage and we discussed having a section looking at old fashion which has stuck or is coming back. For an example, Double Denim which is coming back into fashion currently. People did start talking about the trend 'Dad Shoes' which is hitting social media currently. This is celebrities wearing the old and quite ugly trainers your dad might wear back in the 90's:
People thought this was both an entertaining and interesting trend to talk about as we don't really understand why they are back in Fashion. So we talked about having the presenters talk about this trend and then have 3 or 4 different pairs of these trainers on the table at the soft area. Then having a model come out on the catwalk wearing them to talk about them. We also talked about having other trends from eras such as the 60s-00s shown here and then talked about having this as a VT so that the section is cut up nicely and easier to watch.
Section 4: DIY
We talked about bringing the idea of independent sellers/shops and DIY together and having this as our first proper interview for the show. Del liked the idea of getting someone in from Etsy and talking about the difference to making clothes as to buying them on the high street. Del did suggest having the VT for this section as the final one and being a sort of tutorial, so the DIY maker is actually showing the audience how to make these clothes and then we go to the studio to talk to them about it. From this now we have our 4 VTs for the show:
- Presenter Challenge
- Online Fashion Fails
- Fashion through the eras
- DIY Tutorial
End of the show
Del asked us then how we were going to end the show. We did consider the other sections we have left such as Musicians, Wardrobe Dig or Independent stores but Del pointed out, we are aiming for E4 as our broadcaster, the show already looks like it's going for a more fun and light hearted than serious and so we need to have a really big end to the show, something which is going to shock the audience and make them go "WOW!!" and from this, Del suggested we bring in a Drag Queen. He pointed out that this is still Fashion, these performers will put together their own outfits and make their own style and often doing it on their own. No one would be expecting this either so it would really bring a shock to the show. Below are some examples of Drag Queen that I know from my home town:
Having a performance from a Drag Queen and then talking to them in the studio would be ideal for the show and an amazing ending as it would give the audience so much energy and excitement. At the round up then we could bring everyone back, big waves and goodbyes and roll the credit.
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