PROGRAM PRODUCTION

CURRENT AFFAIRS

TEAM OF CURRENT AFFAIRS

1:ANCHOR

2:PRODUCER

3:ASSOCIATE PRODUCER

4:RESEARCHER

5:COORDINATOR




THOSE WHO WORK IN SHIFTS

CAMERA TEAM

MCR/PCR

NLE

TECHNICAL(NEWS DEPARTMENT)

AUDIO/VISUAL OPERATORS

MAKE UP ARTISTS




ASSOCIATE PRODUCERS OPERATES PANNEL

COORDINATOR (CONTROLS PHONE)

PRODUCER WILL SELECT THE TOPIC FOR THE PROGRAM

HE WILL ASK PERSMISSIONS BY REQUISITION FORM FOR OCCUPYING THE STUDIO ETC

THINGS TO DO

1:STUDIO REQUEST

2:TECHNICAL (EQUIPMENT CHECK)

3:ALLOCATION OF RESOURCES AND BUDGET

4:CHECK LIST







Pre-production planning
Research your topic (newspaper and/or magazine articles, internet, other resources)Develop a list of interview questions for primary and secondary sources (5W + H)Make appointments to conduct your interview.
Post-Production Steps
Tell your story aurally (for the ears)Transcribe your interviews OR log interview comments within-cues and out-cues.Yes, this means you must write or type what your source has said. This is a really reliable way to assure that you get the best sound bites possible.Play your video and close your eyes. Listen to the interviews for good sound bites.
Edit interviewsUse the best seconds of the interview. Or use multiple second sound bites of the interview if there is more than one useful bite.
Write, record and edit bridges (your voice-over that connects the interviews together)Write, record and edit your stand-ups
Tell your story visuallyWatch your package from beginning to end.If there are edits that need to be covered (jump cuts,) use transitions or cover with b-roll.If someone says something with a lot of emotion, leave their headshot in and do not cover with b-roll.



1. STUDIO PROGRAMMES: Studio Programmes are also categorized into two main format:-
a. Discussion / Talk Shows: These are basically studio programmes, although sometimes keeping in view the nature of assignment, these can also be recorded out-door. In the discussion / talks programmes, one or more than one participant takes part. If more than one participant are involved, then one of them is called compare or moderator. In the discussion programmes several opinions, whether in favour or dis-agreement can be aired. It may range from original conversations to serious arguments, but is should also stimulate interest. In the discussion programmes one can get more balanced coverage of a topic than in a single talk of interview.
Examples: Capital Talk (Geo Tv), Aaj Kal (Express)
b. Interview: In current affairs programmes the interviews are usually conducted with three types of interviewee.
- The expert
- The celebrity
- The man in the street
Main objective of current affairs interview should be to obtain information from the interviewee in the shortest possible time in the clearest way. There are different types of current affairs interviews, but essentially, they can be divided into three basic categories:
- The information interview, which seeks to bring out facts
- The opinion interview, which gathers views and comments.
- The personality interview, which portrays a great man or woman
c. Documentary: It is a travel picture. In this type a voice over throughout the documentary is exist. The sound of the human voice, or music included in this.
Example: Battle of Oil (Telecasted on Geo TV), Footstep of Bin Laden, Construction of Masjid Nabvi , SA etc
d. News Commentary: This is detailed information about one particular item (news) of general interest. Personal view point of writer is also included.
2. FIELD PRODUCTION: Out-door broadcasting van is called mobile television control room or a Mini Studio or Outside Broadcast (OB) Van. This van is used for live recording or telecast from the place where the event is happening. For example a live coverage from the football ground where the match is being played can be called. O>B. Recording. The O.B. Van can also be used at the airport for live coverage of VVIP’s arrival and departure.
O.B Van is directly linked with the television transmitter through control room where the signal is being recorded for onward direct transmission to the public network. Any activity which is covered right from the venue of the event is known as “Live Telecast”. Live telecast coverage is done through OB Van from the place where the event is taking place.
3. SPORTS COVERAGE: In the Current Affairs Programmes, basically three types of sports coverage are done.
- Live Coverage of the Sports Events
- Recorded Programme
- Informative Programme

Live Coverage of the Sports Events: These events are covered on OB Vans especially the major games like Cricket, Hockey, Football, Snooker and Table Tennis. These matches are covered live.
Recorded Programmes: Some sports events are reported after recording. Tape delay programmes. Usually this is because of non availability of funds and non accessible and difficult routes where communication is not possible for linkage.
Informative Programmes: Informative programmes relating to sports also come under current affairs coverage which are, Sports Documentary, Interviews with Sports personalities and Quiz programmes on sports.

LEARNING CONTEXT: TELEVISION AND JOURNALISM

You will need:

• to work as a class and in a small group
• you have 6 to 8 weeks to complete the task
• video and audio recording equipment, microphones, editing facilities, script formats.

For best results try following these steps:

1. Pre-production
Note: Outcome 1 is relevant to this section.

(a) brainstorm or survey audience preferences, expectations and values to decide on:

• news story topics
• interviewee and interview questions
• approach, structure, point of view

(b) explore:

• recording technologies and techniques, eg. microphone type and position, recording levels, framing
• Television news styles and conventions, eg. camera angles, inserts, voice over narration, music.

(c) Communicate and present your ideas

• Draw up plans that include a timeline and specific responsibilities.
• Outline interview questions and a structure for the news reports.
• Create a script or storyboard showing details of footage to be used, introduction and links.
• Show how particular choices you have made relate to your audience's values and expectations.

2. Production
Note: Outcome 2 & 4 is relevant to this section.

(a) Apply skills, processes and technologies to film or record the interview and the documentary:

• develop and apply skills you explored in pre-production.
• follow processes and apply technologies according to plans, but making modifications as required.

(b) Select and use codes and conventions that strengthen your point of view.

(c) Carry out production roles and responsibilities as allocated.

(d) Work within given controls and constraints, eg. school policy, technologies, production processes, time, ethics, audience values and expectations (outcome 4).

3. Post-production
Note: Outcome 2 is relevant to this section.

(a) Apply editing skills, processes and technologies, eg.

• edit audio and/or video sequences.
• mix interviews, commentary, live footage or b-rolls, music and/or sound effects.

(b) Broadcast your news Bulletin on the Swan media web page.

4. Evaluation
Note: Outcome 3 is relevant to this section.

Evaluate your own media productions:

You are expected to keep a production journal (visual diary). In this you should outline major decisions you made during the production processes, explain and evaluate the choices you made and evaluate the final production and audience response.