My Log for the production day of 'Hot Topic'

Multi-camera Production Log

The first experience we had to begin with the multi camera process was visiting countdown studio which was to provide us how multi camera works, to show us other job roles included in a multi camera production. The purpose of this was to give us an idea of what multi camera is before we begin the blog and create our own multi camera production.

During this process we also had to write 500 words in full detail about single and multi camera, this was to show that we fully understand what both term means and what the difference between them are. To complete this, it needed to feature related clips, images, diverse job roles within multi camera production and one specific job role we were given in class.

Before we prepared a proposal, we had all been practicing in the studio of different roles including, camera, vision mixer, sound, director, and producer and many more. This was to prepare us to see which role we’re good at and which ones we’re not and which role we enjoyed so that we can select the one we want to apply for when we begin the main show we will be creating further on.

After we had prepared ourselves by researching the term ‘Multi Camera’ we had to complete a proposal for our group’s show, one by one we all had pitch an idea of what the show would be called, what it would feature, where it will be broadcast, what target age we’ve chosen, which type of presenters we desired, what the set should look like and what else would be included in terms additional topics. After we all pitched our ideas, as a group we had to decide which proposal stood out and was enjoyable. After our group’s discussion we decided that none of the proposal was right for our show, however instead we chose different elements of each proposal that stood out, including title, logo, music, set image, topics, and others and put them into one show we all created during our discussion. We decided that the show would be titled as ‘Hot Topic’.

After the show had been decided, we all had to apply for the roles we had each been practicing for the past few weeks, I was given the role of Sound and Lighting, which meant I would be in charge of the theme song that will be included in the beginning of ‘Hot Topic’, I would be in charge of the lighting that would be applied on the set, I would also have to recruit a band who will be performing just before the end of the show.

Date: 19/03/ 2012

Since I’ve been offered the role of sound and lighting, I’ve began the search of recruiting the band we hope to have on the show, I visited the head of music and asked for his permission whether I was able to speak with some of his students about an opportunity of appearing in our show. Luckily the teacher was able to encourage a current band from his class to participate in our magazine show.

29/03/12

On this day, Jess and I approached the head of music again to get more details on the potential band we hope to acquire for our upcoming show. We requested whether the band would be able to perform a combination of diverse genres but mainly pop.
We also asked whether they would be available on the 16th April 2012 and 17th of April as those are the important dates we hope to film the show. After that was sorted, we asked for their contacts in case there were urgent information we needed to provide them about the show.

2/04/12

On this day, I emailed the head of music in order to confirm the band's appearance on the show, however I did not recieve a reply from him, whilst on that note; I also emailed him the next day and after many attempts, I decided to get in contact with one of my class members 'Sam Matthews' in order to require a subtitute band for the show, as he already had a band in mind we decided to use them for the show instead as we believed they were more reliable.

16/04/12
This was the day of trial, in order to make sure we were prepared for the actual filming day. On this day we made sure the setting was ready and perfect for the next day, we ensured the scripts were concluded and ready to be inserted on the autoque, we basically made sure everthing was finished and set to go.

Whilst helping others with their role, I spoke to 'Sam' and he told me that the band we had required would not be able to make it for the day due to the short notice they recieved.

17/4/12

On the day of filming, despite the absence of the band, we made sure we carred on as you would do in a real production if the people you expected had cancelled, we also made sure it didn't affect our focus and our role. As part of my position, I also undertook a few task which were mainly listening to my teacher and taking orders in order to make sure everything were running smoothly. In addition to this statement, unfortunately due to the time and a few stumbles we had along the way, we were not able to conclude the whole show as other people needed to leave and there were nothing we could have done to stop them. Although we didn't manage to finish the whole thing, we have gained many skills, knowledge and most of all experience that will be highly useful in case we decide to go into this type of industry in the future.