After doing our pitches we found out whose idea was chosen and that was Helen.
Her idea is to have a debate show and people to discuss a variety of topics. There will be four people on the panel and there will be relevant guests on the show. It is similar to ITV's 'Loose women' and Channel 4's 'The Wright Stuff.' It was very different to previous years shows, as well as everyone else's ideas in the class. One of my original ideas, that I ended up not pursuing into was a chat show, so i'm glad we are doing this for the live show.
Here is her pitch:
Friday 23 January 2015
Professional Practice: Meeting with Verity
Verity Rae Martin the principle of the Pauline Quirke Academy in Rochester, Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells was able to come in and meet everyone interested in her commission proposition/work placement.
I really was interested in the commission position and made sure that I was able to find out as much information about the academy by asking some questions. She was able to give us some brochures about the academy to look at and her business card. I already had an idea on an anti-bullying video and we were going to meet after the meeting however Verity had to leave early, so she gave me her email.
Later that day I was able to email her with my idea and got a reply back; she said that she really liked my idea. We was able to arrange a date for me to visit the Rochester academy.
I'm not sure what I will be doing however, i'm looking forward to checking out the academy and to hopefully work on this project.
I really was interested in the commission position and made sure that I was able to find out as much information about the academy by asking some questions. She was able to give us some brochures about the academy to look at and her business card. I already had an idea on an anti-bullying video and we were going to meet after the meeting however Verity had to leave early, so she gave me her email.
Later that day I was able to email her with my idea and got a reply back; she said that she really liked my idea. We was able to arrange a date for me to visit the Rochester academy.
I'm not sure what I will be doing however, i'm looking forward to checking out the academy and to hopefully work on this project.
Tuesday 20 January 2015
Studio Live Production: Post Pitch
I have finally done my pitch. I'm a bit 50/50 with how well it went though...
I felt that I presented the idea well, however I feel that I could have researched more into the channel I want my program to be on as well as what time it should be on.
I was asked a couple of questions at the end of my presentation, mainly about the tone of my channel. It was one of the things I forgot to put on my presentation, I explained that it was more of a funny and upbeat show, similar to 'I'm a Celebrity,' rather than something dark like 'Fear Factor.'
They also didn't really like the title that much as it reminded them of a show that is already on TV called, 'The Cube.' However as it is a working title it is something that can be changed in the future.
Another query was what type of insects I would use, I had to explain that I wouldn't use insects such as crickets as they would be uncontrollable and may escape onto the studio floor.
Other than that the pitch went well, even though I don't feel 100% about it.
They also didn't really like the title that much as it reminded them of a show that is already on TV called, 'The Cube.' However as it is a working title it is something that can be changed in the future.
Another query was what type of insects I would use, I had to explain that I wouldn't use insects such as crickets as they would be uncontrollable and may escape onto the studio floor.
Other than that the pitch went well, even though I don't feel 100% about it.
Studio Live Production: Pitch
After researching into a couple of shows, I finally came up with more details for my show, such as the levels and what they will include as well as what the set would be like and the type of talent I want.
Here is my presentation:
Here is my page pitch:
Here is my presentation:
Here is my page pitch:
Studio Live Production: Research 2
For a couple of levels for my show idea I wanted to look into what type of items/substances I could include in the boxes.
Here are some possible ideas, of what will be in each box:
Saw Dust
Baked Beans
Here are some possible ideas, of what will be in each box:
Saw Dust
Baked Beans
Maggots
Porridge
Straw
These are just some of the ideas I have on what will be included in the boxes. I'm looking into using items/substances that are available easily and that are cheap.
Studio News Production: Research 1
After speaking to Helen, I started to look into programmes that were similar to what I wanted to create.
Fear Factor
Each person has to pick two doughnuts from the tray, however
they could have anything inside them. The person has to eat both of them as
well as drinking a pint glass of curdled milk.
For this particular challenge the person got rotten squid in
squid ink.
The person was given an amount of time to eat and drink
everything, however she didn’t finish eating and was eliminated from going
further into the show.
I used to watch this show ages ago. It was an American stunt/reality
game show, filled with challenges people had to do. The prize for this show was
usually $50,000.
This show is similar to my idea, as people have to go through
different challenges through three levels, however my challenges would somehow
involve a box.
The Cube
Celebrity special with gold medallists such as, Mo Farah. Mo
is on the last level and if he wins this challenge, he will then win £250, 000
for a chosen charity.
In this particular challenge he has seven lives/attempts and
has to go across some obstacles, while blind folded.
If he can cross the cube without knocking down a stick, he
then wins the prize.
There is no time limit and in some parts there is slow
motion especially when he was crossing over the sticks (To create tension, to
see whether he was going to knock them over or not).
Similar to other shows there is a challenge Mo has to do in
order to pass to the next level, however this time there are life limits and no
time limits.
I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here
This episode is from 2012 season.
The celebrities had to get into a box and move 10 metal
parts from one side of the box to the other. The metal parts had to land in a
cylinder and they had to use magnets to move them.
After a certain amount of time bugs were released in the box
with them. Whenever someone would complete the challenge the other who were
still in the box would get electrocuted.
This show yet again is very similar to my idea, especially because
it actually involves a box in the challenge.
This particular challenge has given me some ideas on what
the type of challenges will be on each level, for example a puzzle challenge where
you have to put a ball within a maze and get it through to the other side.
Overall I feel that I have looked into a good amount of shows to get ideas for my show and to see what is entertaining at the moment.
Professional Practice: Pauline Quirke Academy
For this unit we can either choose to do a work placement, commission for a company or write a case study.
Work Placement
wok placement for about 3-4 weeks within a media related company, or a media related production.
Commission
Professional project (video) for an external commissioner.
Professional Case Study
Research into a professional that you are interested in and examine their work. Relate this to your own experience so far.
Out of the options I would prefer to do either a work placement or commission.
We had a presentation with Laura and she showed us places that were looking for people to do either a work placement or commission video for them. One option that stood out for me was a commission and that was to do a commission video for the 'Pauline Quirke Academy.'
For this commission we have to work alongside the academy and it's students and produce a mini film on any topic.
Suggested topics could be:
- Bullying and how it effects young people
- Film about the PQA and it's students
- Film a documentary piece about the PQA events/productions
I have a couple ideas on what I could do already.
I am now going to research more about the academy.
Work Placement
wok placement for about 3-4 weeks within a media related company, or a media related production.
Commission
Professional project (video) for an external commissioner.
Professional Case Study
Research into a professional that you are interested in and examine their work. Relate this to your own experience so far.
Out of the options I would prefer to do either a work placement or commission.
We had a presentation with Laura and she showed us places that were looking for people to do either a work placement or commission video for them. One option that stood out for me was a commission and that was to do a commission video for the 'Pauline Quirke Academy.'
For this commission we have to work alongside the academy and it's students and produce a mini film on any topic.
Suggested topics could be:
- Bullying and how it effects young people
- Film about the PQA and it's students
- Film a documentary piece about the PQA events/productions
I have a couple ideas on what I could do already.
I am now going to research more about the academy.
Thursday 15 January 2015
Studio Live Production: Meeting with Helen
I had a chat with Helen to go through which one of my ideas would be more suitable as a live production.
After going through each idea, the one she saw promise in was 'guess what's in the box'.
For this particular idea I wanted a couple of people from the public to guess whats in each box. To make it more entertaining I wanted to have a mixture of objects, food and creatures in the box's.
We also discussed about what to do for the different levels on the show. I was thinking of having three levels.
1 - Putting your hand in the box to guess whats inside
2 - Guess whats inside using your face, no hands involved
3 - Standing within a bigger box, preferably closed so that it is dark inside
To make the show a bit interesting I was thinking for the last level, to have something in the box that is the persons fear; however this depends on what the persons fear is. If the persons fear is suitable for the production the last level could be, how long they stay in there for.
I roughly have a better idea on what I want my show to be about and include.
Helen suggested that my next step would be to research into different fears, as well as come up with what could exactly be included in the box's for the show. Also to create a mood board and think about the branding, presenter and a working title for the show.
After going through each idea, the one she saw promise in was 'guess what's in the box'.
For this particular idea I wanted a couple of people from the public to guess whats in each box. To make it more entertaining I wanted to have a mixture of objects, food and creatures in the box's.
We also discussed about what to do for the different levels on the show. I was thinking of having three levels.
1 - Putting your hand in the box to guess whats inside
2 - Guess whats inside using your face, no hands involved
3 - Standing within a bigger box, preferably closed so that it is dark inside
To make the show a bit interesting I was thinking for the last level, to have something in the box that is the persons fear; however this depends on what the persons fear is. If the persons fear is suitable for the production the last level could be, how long they stay in there for.
I roughly have a better idea on what I want my show to be about and include.
Helen suggested that my next step would be to research into different fears, as well as come up with what could exactly be included in the box's for the show. Also to create a mood board and think about the branding, presenter and a working title for the show.
Wednesday 14 January 2015
Studio Live Production - My Ideas
A sitcom about a girl who moves in with other university students. The people she moves in with are outcasts.
The first episode will be of the students having a house party and the outcasts trying to make new friends.
The seven guy characters in this film are the type of characters I would be looking for in this sitcom.
Characters for my sitcom
- Goth guy
- Kid like guy
- Butch woman – Always doing sit ups, loud, etc.
- New girl - Had nowhere else to stay and found a house that had a free room. Relatively normal and has quirks.
Set
- Main living area of the house for the pilot.
Channel
- 8:00pm or 9:00pm
- E4
Target audience
- 16 - 30 year olds
Idea 2 -
Fear show, where the public can face their fears.
Not sure whether I would focus on obvious fears such as snakes and spiders, or to have different types of fears such as being afraid of chalk or flutes, etc.
For VT's I could have each person introducing themselves and what their fear is as well as when it started.
Channel
- Channel 4
- 7:00pm
Target audience
- Family
- 14 - 50 year olds
Not sure whether I would focus on obvious fears such as snakes and spiders, or to have different types of fears such as being afraid of chalk or flutes, etc.
For VT's I could have each person introducing themselves and what their fear is as well as when it started.
Channel
- Channel 4
- 7:00pm
Target audience
- Family
- 14 - 50 year olds
Idea 3 -
"Guess what’s in the box"
Where the public have to stick their hand in a box and guess whats inside. It could be anything from an object, food or insects.
Set
- One room with covered boxes on top of stands
Channel
- Channel 4
- 7:00pm
Target Audience
- Family
- 14 - 50 year olds
Idea 4 -
Chat show
For this particular chat show I wanted youtubers on there, i.e. someone who has just released an EP, someone who makes short films/documentaries and someone who is into beauty.
I have a couple of people in mind who could be on the show, however it depends on if I can actually get them on the show.
Set
- One room
- Sofa for guests
Channel
- Channel 4
- 7:00pm
Target audience
- 14 - 30 year olds
Overall I have come up with different ideas, however I will have to speak to Helen to see which one would more likely work. Once I have a chosen an idea I will then research more into it.
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