To achieve at least a merit grade, I need to:
- Complete all production documents including; the treatment and call sheets.
- Upload rushes and evaluations to blog.
- Upload evidence of editing our video and finalise it.
Monday, 15 December 2014
Monday, 24 November 2014
Today's Outcomes (24/11/14)
Today we aim to complete all pre-production before we film the news sections for both episodes of The Games Corner. This includes completing the script and storyboard.
Wednesday, 12 November 2014
Thursday, 16 October 2014
Wednesday, 15 October 2014
LO1: Content References
Mass Effect 4 Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?annotation_id=annotation_3175628379&feature=iv&src_vid=W7mX2_163cg&v=Z_zq_fuQPMc
Halo 5: Guardians Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ijw3N676yWY
GTA V Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KvdWxpn9BSI
Halo 5: Guardians Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ijw3N676yWY
GTA V Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KvdWxpn9BSI
Friday, 10 October 2014
LO1: Budget
For this TV program there is no allocated budget because the content will be produced by an independent company (our media class) and as it will be broadcasted on the television station Sheffield Live! - a local station which is publicly funded. However, the show has been sponsored by 'Lime Pro Gamers', whose sponsorship appears on the show in the form of a poster on the wall of the set.
Wednesday, 8 October 2014
LO1: Script
EPISODE 1
Vicky:
Jordan:
Vicky:
Jordan:
Vicky:
Approximate Time of Section: 1 Minute 30 Seconds
Jordan:
Vicky:
Jordan:
Approximate Time of Section: 1 Minute 30 Seconds
Vicky:
Approximate Time of Section: 10 Seconds
Introduction
Vicky:
Now
for the news section of the show.
Jordan:
In
this section of the show we'll be looking at all the fresh releases,
new games, consoles and the most recent tech news internationally
across the gaming community.
Vicky:
And
we'll be asking for your opinions and speaking to people in the
industry about all the latest gaming gossip. Let's take a look.
Approximate
Time of Section: 10
Seconds
Mass
Effect 4
Jordan:
Firstly,
we're going to talk about Mass Effect 4. Believe it or not, it's been
two years since the last instalment of the series was released. The
developer, BioWare are said to be "somewhere in the middle of
the development" of the new game according to studio director
Yanick Roy. So what's keeping us eager fans waiting?
Vicky:
BioWare
are keeping their cards close to their chests, however they have
released a couple of teasers to wet our appetites. They've already
told us that the narrative will focus on a fresh, new protagonist and
although the new hero won't be directly related to Commander Shepard,
the main character in past instalments, there will be nods to past
adventures.
Jordan:
Additionally,
there are a few new exciting additions to the new game. Mass Effect 4
will see the return of The Mako; a remodel of the original
which featured heavily in the first game in the series. BioWare
have clearly had fun playing with the game physics. The new Mako is
agile and speedy, allowing players to efficiently enjoy exploring new
environments. We've also been teased by a series of hyped up tweets
sent by some of the developing team featuring images of them working
on the graphics, but in true developer style, the pictures don't
reveal a lot about the new game.
Vicky:
So
in terms of release date, well, we're not entirely sure, and neither
are BioWare. Mass Effect 4, although definitely in production, is
still unfortunately years in the making. It has been estimated that
the game may not be released until this time next year, and that's
still pushing it. So for now, us Mass Effecter's will just have to
hang on BioWare's taunts until the game is released.
Approximate Time of Section: 1 Minute 30 Seconds
Halo
5: Guardians
Jordan:
This
week we've also been checking out the sequel to Halo 4, Halo 5:
Guardians. And thanks to several leaked snippets of footage, 343
Industries, the developer of the franchise have revealed some major
changes in the gameplay of the new instalment.
Vicky:
The
leaks prompted video games designer and leader of 343's team working
on Halo 5, Josh Holmes, to confirm some differences between the
new game and its prequel, as demonstrated in the leaked gameplay
footage. Through his official Twitter account Holmes revealed that
there would be "no penalty to hip fire in H5, no movement
penalty when scoping/zooming, no flinch.”
Jordan:
This
made a lot of Halo fans take to social media, most sceptical about
the changes. However, 343 Industries appear to be confident about the
new developments in the game and will be showing the same leaked
clips later on as both the developers and Microsoft plan to provide
fans with a first (or perhaps second) look at the game play.
Vicky:
Without
spoiling the end of Halo 4 for you guys still battling through, a lot
of questions were left unanswered, leading to a flood of
speculation about the direction of Halo 5's narrative. However,
officially, we do know that Halo 5 will be "a deeply personal
journey" and that the main protagonist of the series, Master
Chief, "will be searching for answers" according to 343
Industries general manager Bonnie Ross.
Jordan:
Although
Halo 5: Guardians is still in production, it is speculated that the
new instalment will be available in late 2015. It will
be the first Halo title developed for the Xbox One.
Approximate Time of Section: 1 Minute 30 Seconds
GTA
5 (PC)
Vicky:
Now,
Grand Theft Auto 5 was initially released for PS3 and Xbox 360 in mid
September 2013 and is finally due to be released for PC in early
2015. So, what's took Rockstar so long? Well it turns out there will
be various updates, additions and enhancements in the long awaited PC
version of GTA 5.
Jordan:
According
to Rockstar North, just like the console game, the PC of version of
GTA 5 will include new weapons and vehicles. Additionally, the game
will also include denser traffic and additional wildlife. Although
the game was initially delayed, Rockstar have suggested the new PC
version will have visual and technical upgrades, weather effects,
enhanced damage and higher resolutions.
Vicky:
Unlike
the other two upcoming games we've mentioned, the developers of GTA 5
at Rockstar have set a release date for the PC version of their game:
the 27th of January next year.
Approximate
Time of Section: 40
Seconds
Conclusion
Jordan:
That
concludes this week's gaming news. Tune in next week when we'll be
looking at the next Saints Row title, and other exciting upcoming
releases.
Approximate Time of Section: 10 Seconds
Approximate
Time Whole News Section: 4
Minutes
EPISODE 2
Feature:
Skylanders (3DS)
Saints Row: gat Out of Hell (PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Windows)
Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate (2DS, 3DS)
EPISODE 2
Introduction
Vicky:
Vicky:
Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate
Vicky:
Now, lets check out our third game in this weeks news, 'Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate'. The next instalment in arguably Japan's biggest video game franchise is said to introduce more lateral and vertical movement than ever before, opening up new possibilities by expanding the range of player actions. This will create more dynamic and fluid experiences for the player, as expressed by the producer of the Monster Hunter series at Capcom, Ryozo Tsuzjimoto
Jordan:
In the announcement video for the game, Tsuzjimoto also said that while the developers "wanted to maintain familiar features that fans have come to love, we really wanted to evolve the series in a new direction, to appeal to existing players and to attract new ones as well". However, the core gameplay is more or less the same as in previous games in the series; you play as a monster hunter, fighting and skinning monsters and gathering resources as with each victory you build up to a stronger opponent.
Vicky:
Although a release date has not been confirmed, the developers Capcom have revealed that 'Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate' will be released exclusively for the Nintendo 3DS in early 2015.
Approximate Time of Section: 50 Seconds
EPISODE 2
Feature:
Skylanders (3DS)
Saints Row: gat Out of Hell (PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Windows)
Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate (2DS, 3DS)
EPISODE 2
Introduction
Vicky:
Now for the news section of the show.
Jordan:
This week we've been looking at the next instalment in the Saints Row series: Gat Out of Hell, Capcom's Skylanders: Trap Team and Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate.
Vicky:
To begin with, we'll check out the next Saints Row game. Gat Out of Hell
Approximate Time of Section: 10 Seconds
Saints Row: Gat Out of Hell
Jordan:
In this next instalment of the series, we follow protagonist Johnny Gat and fellow playable character Kinzie Kenzington as they reunite with former saints and deceased enemies in Hell during their attempt to rescue the leader of the Saints after being captured by Satan.
Vicky:
'Gat Out of Hell' is very similar in terms of game play to previous Saints Row games; the player controls Johnny Gat or Kinzie Kensington from the perspective of a third person shooter in an open-world sandbox. The world the game is set in is scattered with various collectible items, quests and secondary objectives. New features include the superhuman ability "angelic flight", providing the player with wings.
Jordan:
Also, unlike previous titles in the series, players progress through the story by executing quests in order to fill a "Satan's Wrath" meter. This new feature unlocks cutscenes and other clues to the narrative of the game. The new open word featured in 'Gat Out of Hell', New Hades, is made up of five islands; Den, Forge, Downtown, Barrens and Shantytown.
Vicky:
However, players cannot customize the playable characters like they could in previous Saints Row instalments. Despite this, critics have been positive about the new game, with senior member of IGN, Daemon Hatfield, describing his enthusiasm for the next instalment in the series saying "its more of the same, if you liked Saints Row: The Third and IV, I think it's gonna be fun"
Jordan:
The next addition to the Saints Row series will be released for PlayStation 3 & 4, Xbox 360 and One and also for PC on the 23rd of January 2015.
Approximate Time of Section: 1 Minute 30 Seconds
Skylanders
Vicky:
This week we've also been taking a look at the new Skylanders game, Skylanders: Trap Team. This new game revolves around the role of Portal Master using the Trap Masters to capture all of the escaped villains, after the primary antagonist of the series, Kaos, blows up Cloudcracker Prison, realising the worst villains in Skylands.
Jordan:
Saints Row: Gat Out of Hell
Jordan:
In this next instalment of the series, we follow protagonist Johnny Gat and fellow playable character Kinzie Kenzington as they reunite with former saints and deceased enemies in Hell during their attempt to rescue the leader of the Saints after being captured by Satan.
Vicky:
'Gat Out of Hell' is very similar in terms of game play to previous Saints Row games; the player controls Johnny Gat or Kinzie Kensington from the perspective of a third person shooter in an open-world sandbox. The world the game is set in is scattered with various collectible items, quests and secondary objectives. New features include the superhuman ability "angelic flight", providing the player with wings.
Jordan:
Also, unlike previous titles in the series, players progress through the story by executing quests in order to fill a "Satan's Wrath" meter. This new feature unlocks cutscenes and other clues to the narrative of the game. The new open word featured in 'Gat Out of Hell', New Hades, is made up of five islands; Den, Forge, Downtown, Barrens and Shantytown.
Vicky:
However, players cannot customize the playable characters like they could in previous Saints Row instalments. Despite this, critics have been positive about the new game, with senior member of IGN, Daemon Hatfield, describing his enthusiasm for the next instalment in the series saying "its more of the same, if you liked Saints Row: The Third and IV, I think it's gonna be fun"
Jordan:
The next addition to the Saints Row series will be released for PlayStation 3 & 4, Xbox 360 and One and also for PC on the 23rd of January 2015.
Approximate Time of Section: 1 Minute 30 Seconds
Skylanders
Vicky:
This week we've also been taking a look at the new Skylanders game, Skylanders: Trap Team. This new game revolves around the role of Portal Master using the Trap Masters to capture all of the escaped villains, after the primary antagonist of the series, Kaos, blows up Cloudcracker Prison, realising the worst villains in Skylands.
Jordan:
Similarly to previous Skylander games, the player controls a number of different characters by physically placing the toy figures depicting the virtual characters onto a communication enabled device, which activates the character in the game. In this instalment, Trap Masters are Skylanders who are stronger when pitted against trappable villains and Skylanders Minis who are miniature playable characters are introduced to the game.
Vicky:
In 'Trap Team', there are five returning characters, sixteen new characters and sixteen Trap Masters, each with their own unique abilities, including water, air, life, fire and undead.
Jordan:
'Skylanders: Trap Team' was released on the 10th of October 2014 and is available on platforms including PlayStation 3 & 4, Xbox 360 & One, Wii & Wii U and Nintendo 3DS. The game was also released for Android, iOS and Fire OS. The console starter pack includes playable characters, two traps, trading cards and a sticker sheet.
Approximate Time of Section: 1 Minute 10 Seconds
Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate
Vicky:
Now, lets check out our third game in this weeks news, 'Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate'. The next instalment in arguably Japan's biggest video game franchise is said to introduce more lateral and vertical movement than ever before, opening up new possibilities by expanding the range of player actions. This will create more dynamic and fluid experiences for the player, as expressed by the producer of the Monster Hunter series at Capcom, Ryozo Tsuzjimoto
Jordan:
In the announcement video for the game, Tsuzjimoto also said that while the developers "wanted to maintain familiar features that fans have come to love, we really wanted to evolve the series in a new direction, to appeal to existing players and to attract new ones as well". However, the core gameplay is more or less the same as in previous games in the series; you play as a monster hunter, fighting and skinning monsters and gathering resources as with each victory you build up to a stronger opponent.
Vicky:
Although a release date has not been confirmed, the developers Capcom have revealed that 'Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate' will be released exclusively for the Nintendo 3DS in early 2015.
Approximate Time of Section: 50 Seconds
LO1: Proposed Scheduling Time
The broadcast time of the show will be 11am. This is an appropriate time if it is broadcasted on a Saturday/Sunday because it would be accessible to its main audience - teens and young adults - because they won't be at school/college and will have the opportunity to watch the show. The running time and frequency of the show are also important and appropriate because the show will be broadcasted weekly and runs for approximately twenty-minutes. The frequency will allow us, the production team, to have enough time to create topical content to fill each twenty minute episode and edit the show to a high standard before broadcast. Our show will be broadcasted in the morning, long before the watershed at nine o'clock in the evening. This is because the content of our show is suitable for children as it doesn't contain any sexual, violent content, any graphic or distressing imagery or any swearing.
LO1: Legal and Ethical
As my group are producing the news and retro gaming sections of the show, we have to make certain legal and ethical considerations. For example, when using music we must first gain permissions from the creators of the piece so not to infringe copyright. A way of avoiding this completely would be to use licence free music from places such as 'Creative Commons' or to make our own original pieces to use on the show. When reviewing a game, we must gain permission from the creators in order to use gameplay footage in our video.
Also, during the show we must make an epilepsy warning clear if using flashing images. In terms of the news section of the show, we can't promote any leaked gaming information incase the creators decide to sue us for distributing the information. When using a logo, we must gain permission so we don't infringe copyright. During the show, we are allowed to use gameplay footage from the specific video games we are featuring because we will be using it for promotional purposes.
The show will be broadcasted before the 9pm watershed as the content will be appropriate for a daytime audience. According to the regulator Ofcom, the purpose of the watershed is 'Protecting children from harmful material on TV and radio is one of Ofcom's most important duties'. Ofcom describes unsuitable material to 'include everything from sexual content to violence, graphic or distressing imagery and swearing'. Our television programme, 'The Games Corner', will not be broadcasted after the watershed as it will not contain any unsuitable material.
As a group, we must self-regulate our television show prior to broadcast. Self regulation is the act of monitoring the content of the show and deeming it appropriate to broadcast before the watershed. Doing this will help us to stay out of trouble with regulatory bodies such as Ofcom.
Primetime television broadcasts traditionally occur between eight o'clock and eleven o'clock in the evening. We will not have to worry about this as our show will be broadcasted at eleven o'clock in the morning. However, we will have to consider the programme schedules and where 'The Games Corner' fits in with the other shows on Sheffield Live TV.
Also, during the show we must make an epilepsy warning clear if using flashing images. In terms of the news section of the show, we can't promote any leaked gaming information incase the creators decide to sue us for distributing the information. When using a logo, we must gain permission so we don't infringe copyright. During the show, we are allowed to use gameplay footage from the specific video games we are featuring because we will be using it for promotional purposes.
The show will be broadcasted before the 9pm watershed as the content will be appropriate for a daytime audience. According to the regulator Ofcom, the purpose of the watershed is 'Protecting children from harmful material on TV and radio is one of Ofcom's most important duties'. Ofcom describes unsuitable material to 'include everything from sexual content to violence, graphic or distressing imagery and swearing'. Our television programme, 'The Games Corner', will not be broadcasted after the watershed as it will not contain any unsuitable material.
As a group, we must self-regulate our television show prior to broadcast. Self regulation is the act of monitoring the content of the show and deeming it appropriate to broadcast before the watershed. Doing this will help us to stay out of trouble with regulatory bodies such as Ofcom.
Primetime television broadcasts traditionally occur between eight o'clock and eleven o'clock in the evening. We will not have to worry about this as our show will be broadcasted at eleven o'clock in the morning. However, we will have to consider the programme schedules and where 'The Games Corner' fits in with the other shows on Sheffield Live TV.
Monday, 29 September 2014
Wednesday, 24 September 2014
Wednesday, 17 September 2014
LO1: Research for News Section
The Games Corner - News Section Research
Our group (Beth, Danielle and I) have decided to create the content for the news section (and later the retro games section) of 'The Games Corner'.
We are going to research specific release dates for games in December 2014 as the news section of the show needs to be topical and up to date, and Dec 2014 is when the show will be broadcasted. If anything else big happens in the gaming industry by that time we can also fit that into the script.
News Section of the Show
The following games will be released in December 2014/Early 2015:
- Halo 5/Xbox One/December
- Grand Theft Auto 5/PC/December
- Dying Light/PC, Xbox One, PS4/January
- Saints Row: IV Re-elected/Xbox One, PS4/January
- Saints Row: Gat Out of Hell/PC, PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One/January
- American Truck Simulator/PC/Early 2014
- Crackdown/Xbox One/Early 2015
- Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate/3DS/Early 2015
Retro Games Section of the Show
Here is a list of games we are considering featuring in our retro games section.
- Monster Party: NES
- Wizzin'
- Parodius Dal
- Crüe Ball
October Gaming News & Developments
Our group (Beth, Danielle and I) have decided to create the content for the news section (and later the retro games section) of 'The Games Corner'.
We are going to research specific release dates for games in December 2014 as the news section of the show needs to be topical and up to date, and Dec 2014 is when the show will be broadcasted. If anything else big happens in the gaming industry by that time we can also fit that into the script.
News Section of the Show
The following games will be released in December 2014/Early 2015:
- Halo 5/Xbox One/December
- Grand Theft Auto 5/PC/December
- Dying Light/PC, Xbox One, PS4/January
- Saints Row: IV Re-elected/Xbox One, PS4/January
- Saints Row: Gat Out of Hell/PC, PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One/January
- American Truck Simulator/PC/Early 2014
- Crackdown/Xbox One/Early 2015
- Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate/3DS/Early 2015
Retro Games Section of the Show
Here is a list of games we are considering featuring in our retro games section.
- Monster Party: NES
- Wizzin'
- Parodius Dal
- Crüe Ball
October Gaming News & Developments
Meeting with Vicky Kilby 17/9/14
I can imagine 'The Games Corner' to follow the same sort of content structure as technology programmes such as BBC's "Click"and Channel 5's "The Gadget Show"and Channel 4's "Gadget Man".
Our Group Ideas:
- Testing and reviewing games: showing real gameplay with a voice over, speaking to the developers
- Presenters could take part in weekly challenges -
- Interviewing local people in the local games industry
- to contrast with the sections of the show on new releases - Weekly section of episode on old forgotten retro games consoles/games
- Exploring the origins of the most recent instalment - A timeline focussing on how games have changed
- Making someone unfamiliar with a gaming place a new game and see how they fair "Blind Gaming' unbiased, honest opinion on gameplay
Other people's ideas:
- Focussing on gaming subcultures: girls, geeks etc
- Going to gamer events
- Star playing a reasonably price game
Our Group Ideas:
- Testing and reviewing games: showing real gameplay with a voice over, speaking to the developers
- Presenters could take part in weekly challenges -
- Interviewing local people in the local games industry
- to contrast with the sections of the show on new releases - Weekly section of episode on old forgotten retro games consoles/games
- Exploring the origins of the most recent instalment - A timeline focussing on how games have changed
- Making someone unfamiliar with a gaming place a new game and see how they fair "Blind Gaming' unbiased, honest opinion on gameplay
Other people's ideas:
- Focussing on gaming subcultures: girls, geeks etc
- Going to gamer events
- Star playing a reasonably price game
Tuesday, 16 September 2014
LO1: The Brief & Pre Production Research
THE BRIEF
THREE TELEVISION PROGRAMME ANALYSIS
1) Top Gear
Series 4 Episode 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRRjBVbPJWI
Content
There's a lot of contrasting informative and entertaining segments of the content in order to keep the show varied and interesting. Like in a magazine, Top Gear reviews a plethora of cars from fairly priced family cars to multi-million pound one of a kind machines. They review the cheaper cars with a mind to the middle class budget and review the mind blowing muscle, sports and supercars in order to appeal more to the wealthier people. Also, by reviewing these expensive cars this appeals to the less wealthy people as it gives them the opportunity to see the fancy cars in action - something they otherwise would struggle to do without purchasing one, which is out of the question. The reviews generally involve images of one of the presenters driving the car around either the Top Gear track or somewhere abroad with beautiful views and thus they comment on the cars performance, power, price and comparison to similar cars simultaneously.
The 'star in a reasonably priced car' part of the show has been specifically designed to attract a wider demographic to the show. This segment will typically feature the presenter Jeremy Clarkson performing an interview with an comedian (Omid Djalili), F1 driver (Mark Webber), musician (Roger Daltrey) or politician (Alistair Campbell), for example. Video footage of the guest's lap of the Top Gear track is played with a commentary from the star and Clarkson. They then find out where they came on the leaderboard.
Every so often, the Top Gear presenters are coerced by their producers to take part in a special challenge that takes them to a different country e.g Bolivia, India and America. These specials are very much focussed on one theme, much like a special edition of a magazine can be. However, there are smaller challenges completed by the presenters on each weekly show that only take up a small part of the episode. These challenges are generally very humourous, and the presenters are forced to do unusual things, most notably perhaps when they were asked to make their own stretch limousines out of cars and drive celebrities to the Brit awards and when they were tasked to turn a reliant robin into a space shuttle. These challenges are very entertaining because something usually goes horribly wrong in typical Top Gear style.
There is a news section of the show just like you would see featured in a magazine. It involves the presenters sitting around a television discussing the latest automobile news such as the release of new cars and what their initial thoughts about them are.
The cool wall is a part of the show occasionally following the news which lets the presenters debate with the audience whether a car is cool or not. A picture of the car is then stuck on the wall, with sections ranging from 'Seriously Uncool' to 'Sub Zero'. This part of the show is entertaining because it involves participation with the audience (the presenters ask them to put their hands up if something is cool/uncool) and the presenters generally squabble and play on the fact that one of the presenters, Hammond, is really short and can't reach the wall, allowing Clarkson to place the pictures wherever he wants.
Structure
I decided to watch an episode of Top Gear which was Series Four Episode Two and was originally broadcasted on the 23rd of May 2004. The structure of the show followed this arrangement respectively:
Camerawork
There are lots of montages of shots of the cars when a presenter is reviewing them. These montages include interesting shots of the cars, such as low angle shots and pulling the focus so the cars look more appealing. Contrasting shots of scenery, the cars themselves and the studio are interesting because they aren't all filmed in the same place, as that would get boring.
Use of Effects and Titles (Editing)
The title sequence of each show is a montage of shots involving colourful, contrasting images and fast transitions. This is a great use of effects because it allows the viewer to see lots of different images which is interesting. The show uses lots of dramatic classical music to emphasise the majestic nature of the cars and uses fast, exciting songs including a lot of Prodigy songs to emphasise the power and speed of the cars. Also, the Top Gear theme music is played during the title sequence and credits.
2) Blue Peter
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b04hcxgb/blue-peter-tall-ships-and-animals
Content
Most of Blue Peter's content is live but each episode usually has at least one filmed report. There are generally celebrity appearances on the show, interviews, an activity in the studio and a music/dance performance live. Although the majority of the filming is recorded in the Blue Peter studio, more and more of the content is now being broadcasted from the Blue Peter Garden and some episodes have now been entirely broadcast from it. The show is famous for its making activities - tutorials on how to prepare a food product or construct an object. "Here's one I made earlier" is a famous phrase from that particular section of the show, where a presenter will reveal a completed version of the object they had made previously to show what it should look like. Other parts of the show involve the presenters reading letters and pictures from children who watch the show. The Blue Peter pets are also sometimes prominently featured especially when a new animal is introduced. Overall, the content of the show is wide ranging and diverse in order to maintain the attention of its young viewers.
Structure
To learn the structure of this show, I watched an episode for Thursday the 11th of September.
Presenters and MES
The current presenters of the show are Barney Harwood, Lindsay Russell and Radzi Chinyanganya. They are a good dynamic as they clearly work well together on-screen and have a little bit of banter. I think the mise-en-scene is the fact that they appear as friends on-screen, even if they're not off-screen. This give the show a feel of informality and friendliness.
Camerawork
When the presenters are in the Blue Peter studio, the camera angles are high and swoop down towards the presenters. I think this is to make them look better, as the lights bleach their faces a bit.
Use of Effects and Titles (Editing)
The graphics used in the title sequence are childlike and the transitions and titles themselves help enhance the footage. The end credits merely consist of the animated Blue Peter logo. The effects during the live recording are quite minimal because the editors don't get the opportunity to fine tune them as the show is immediately broadcasted.
3) The One Show
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b04h7fdt/the-one-show-15092014
Content
The show is mainly set around two presenters on a sofa who discuss various topical news items. The One Show is a light-hearted, topical, informal news programme that explores topics including music, sports events, wildlife and the British Isles.
Structure
To re familiarise myself with the structure of the show, I watched an episode that was originally broadcasted on Monday the 15th of September.
1) Top Gear
Series 4 Episode 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRRjBVbPJWI
Content
There's a lot of contrasting informative and entertaining segments of the content in order to keep the show varied and interesting. Like in a magazine, Top Gear reviews a plethora of cars from fairly priced family cars to multi-million pound one of a kind machines. They review the cheaper cars with a mind to the middle class budget and review the mind blowing muscle, sports and supercars in order to appeal more to the wealthier people. Also, by reviewing these expensive cars this appeals to the less wealthy people as it gives them the opportunity to see the fancy cars in action - something they otherwise would struggle to do without purchasing one, which is out of the question. The reviews generally involve images of one of the presenters driving the car around either the Top Gear track or somewhere abroad with beautiful views and thus they comment on the cars performance, power, price and comparison to similar cars simultaneously.
The 'star in a reasonably priced car' part of the show has been specifically designed to attract a wider demographic to the show. This segment will typically feature the presenter Jeremy Clarkson performing an interview with an comedian (Omid Djalili), F1 driver (Mark Webber), musician (Roger Daltrey) or politician (Alistair Campbell), for example. Video footage of the guest's lap of the Top Gear track is played with a commentary from the star and Clarkson. They then find out where they came on the leaderboard.
Every so often, the Top Gear presenters are coerced by their producers to take part in a special challenge that takes them to a different country e.g Bolivia, India and America. These specials are very much focussed on one theme, much like a special edition of a magazine can be. However, there are smaller challenges completed by the presenters on each weekly show that only take up a small part of the episode. These challenges are generally very humourous, and the presenters are forced to do unusual things, most notably perhaps when they were asked to make their own stretch limousines out of cars and drive celebrities to the Brit awards and when they were tasked to turn a reliant robin into a space shuttle. These challenges are very entertaining because something usually goes horribly wrong in typical Top Gear style.
There is a news section of the show just like you would see featured in a magazine. It involves the presenters sitting around a television discussing the latest automobile news such as the release of new cars and what their initial thoughts about them are.
The cool wall is a part of the show occasionally following the news which lets the presenters debate with the audience whether a car is cool or not. A picture of the car is then stuck on the wall, with sections ranging from 'Seriously Uncool' to 'Sub Zero'. This part of the show is entertaining because it involves participation with the audience (the presenters ask them to put their hands up if something is cool/uncool) and the presenters generally squabble and play on the fact that one of the presenters, Hammond, is really short and can't reach the wall, allowing Clarkson to place the pictures wherever he wants.
Structure
I decided to watch an episode of Top Gear which was Series Four Episode Two and was originally broadcasted on the 23rd of May 2004. The structure of the show followed this arrangement respectively:
- Firstly there was the Top Gear title sequence which involved a montage of images revealing what the presenters would be getting up to in this particular episode and a voice over by Jeremy Clarkson.
- After the title sequence, the shot immediately cut to Jeremy in the studio introducing the new Alfa Romeo 166 V6 Selespeed. There is then a review of the car, featuring Jeremy driving it around Hemsworth, a scenic, industrial town in West Yorkshire.
- There is then a challenge featuring Richard Hammond where he decides to find out if a nun can drive a monster truck over a row of cars.
- In the news section, Jeremy compares a new Land Rover Discovery with a Volvo XC90, claiming that the latter is superior due to its boot space, while the other two presenters disagree.
- Richard then reviews the Cadillac Escalade, finding it to be terrible quality and way too expensive, but he then gets into the spirit of the car, beyond its mere bodywork, and regards it a statement piece of machinery.
- The hypnotist Paul McKenna is the 'Star in a Reasonably Priced Car' and achieves a respectable lap time of 1 minutes 48 seconds.
- James May then reviews Lady Penelope's pink Rolls Royce Custom FAB 1, which was re-created by Ford for the latest Thunderbirds movie.
- Jeremy then carries out the main review of the show, looking at the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren and is much happier with the car than Richard was in the last series. The Stig takes the car around the Top Gear track and it receives the fastest time of any automatic car on the track at 1 minute 20.9 seconds.
Presenters and MES
The current presenters of the show are Jeremy Clarkson, James May, Richard Hammond and The Stig. Jeremy, James and Richard are commonly caught up in bickering with each other, theres a lot of banter and James usually gets most of the stick, for example he is nicknamed 'Captain Slow' by the other presenters. In contrast, The Stig doesn't talk at all. His character is a play on the anonymity portrayed by full face racing helmets worn by race drivers and it is a running joke that no one, not even the presenters, know who or what is inside The Stig's racing suit. His primary role is to set lap times for cars reviewed on the show and he is introduced by Jeremy saying something humorous about The Stig; "Some say [two strange assumptions about him]. All we know is, he's called The Stig".Camerawork
There are lots of montages of shots of the cars when a presenter is reviewing them. These montages include interesting shots of the cars, such as low angle shots and pulling the focus so the cars look more appealing. Contrasting shots of scenery, the cars themselves and the studio are interesting because they aren't all filmed in the same place, as that would get boring.
Use of Effects and Titles (Editing)
The title sequence of each show is a montage of shots involving colourful, contrasting images and fast transitions. This is a great use of effects because it allows the viewer to see lots of different images which is interesting. The show uses lots of dramatic classical music to emphasise the majestic nature of the cars and uses fast, exciting songs including a lot of Prodigy songs to emphasise the power and speed of the cars. Also, the Top Gear theme music is played during the title sequence and credits.
2) Blue Peter
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b04hcxgb/blue-peter-tall-ships-and-animals
Content
Most of Blue Peter's content is live but each episode usually has at least one filmed report. There are generally celebrity appearances on the show, interviews, an activity in the studio and a music/dance performance live. Although the majority of the filming is recorded in the Blue Peter studio, more and more of the content is now being broadcasted from the Blue Peter Garden and some episodes have now been entirely broadcast from it. The show is famous for its making activities - tutorials on how to prepare a food product or construct an object. "Here's one I made earlier" is a famous phrase from that particular section of the show, where a presenter will reveal a completed version of the object they had made previously to show what it should look like. Other parts of the show involve the presenters reading letters and pictures from children who watch the show. The Blue Peter pets are also sometimes prominently featured especially when a new animal is introduced. Overall, the content of the show is wide ranging and diverse in order to maintain the attention of its young viewers.
Structure
To learn the structure of this show, I watched an episode for Thursday the 11th of September.
- The signature theme tune of Blue Peter plays immediately and one of the presenters, Lindsay, explains what she and fellow presenter Radsi will be doing in that specific episode. A shot of the two presenters on a ship is shown to entice the viewers and then the third presenter Barney explains that they'll be letting the viewers know how to enter one of their competitions. Not even thirty seconds into the show, the presenters have given the viewers two reasons to watch the show.
- The title sequence then plays, using a compilation of images of all the fun things they've got up to in previous episodes.
- After the title sequence, the viewers see Barney and Lindsay stood in the Blue Peter studio. Using a television screen behind them, they explain what will be happening on the show. What they say corresponds with the images on the television screen.
- A pre recorded report is played, where Lindsay and Radsi are in Falmouth in Cornwall and take part in a challenge.
- The report is cut in half and says 'to be continued'. This has been done to split parts of the show up and make people want to watch the second part of the report which will be continued in next week's episode.
- The show cuts back to Lindsay and Barney in the studio where they comment on the report and explain about their Tim Peaks patch competition. They then show a variety of children's art work sent in on their big badge wall and then specifically feature one piece of work and talk about it. The two presenters explain about their 'Silver Blue Peter badge' and talk about someone who has earned one. They then interview the girl and award her her new badge.
- Barney interrupts the interview and the scene cuts to one of the BBC sport presenters who explains about the Blue Peter Sport badge. A pre recorded report is cut to where Barney talks to children in a school about sport.
- The presenters are then shown back in the studio, and they introduce another inspirational story in the form of a pre recorded report featuring an access all areas interview with an actor and some animals. The studio is cut back to where the presenters advertise a new CBBC show called our school. A feature is played about the show and the shot cuts back to the studio where some of the individuals involved in the program are interviewed by the presenters.
- A quiz took place in the studio between the children from 'Our School' and presenter Lindsay. After speaking to the absent presenter Radzi via the television screen, Lindsay and Barney reveal what's happening on the show next week and the show finishes with a shot of the studio with everybody waving.
Presenters and MES
The current presenters of the show are Barney Harwood, Lindsay Russell and Radzi Chinyanganya. They are a good dynamic as they clearly work well together on-screen and have a little bit of banter. I think the mise-en-scene is the fact that they appear as friends on-screen, even if they're not off-screen. This give the show a feel of informality and friendliness.
Camerawork
When the presenters are in the Blue Peter studio, the camera angles are high and swoop down towards the presenters. I think this is to make them look better, as the lights bleach their faces a bit.
Use of Effects and Titles (Editing)
The graphics used in the title sequence are childlike and the transitions and titles themselves help enhance the footage. The end credits merely consist of the animated Blue Peter logo. The effects during the live recording are quite minimal because the editors don't get the opportunity to fine tune them as the show is immediately broadcasted.
3) The One Show
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b04h7fdt/the-one-show-15092014
Content
The show is mainly set around two presenters on a sofa who discuss various topical news items. The One Show is a light-hearted, topical, informal news programme that explores topics including music, sports events, wildlife and the British Isles.
Structure
To re familiarise myself with the structure of the show, I watched an episode that was originally broadcasted on Monday the 15th of September.
- The programme begins with the animated title sequence and accompanying theme song. This is followed by a view of the two main presenters on a sofa informing the audience of which items will be coming up later in the show.
- The presenters are joined by a special guest/s who is interviewed now and throughout the rest of the show. On this specific episode, the special guest is Sir Richard Branson.
- A member of the audience then ask then ask Branson questions.
- The presenters then introduce a pre recorded section of the show where guest presenter Maajid Nawaz goes to Whitechapel to talk to a community of muslims about their thoughts on British muslims going abroad to take place in extremism. This item is topical because it follows the news that a British man has been executed by islamic state.
- The studio is cut back to, where the presenters Alex and Matt carry out an interview with Branson regarding his life and new book. Branson then answers another question from a member of the audience.
- The presenters talk to Nicky Campbell via a television screen, who is travelling Scotland to gather opinions on the Scottish independence referendum before voting is carried out.
- A pre recorded new item is shown next, featuring footage of Percy Wilkins, a man who mapped out the moon before it was ever landed on. This section of the show is topical because the presenters will be continuing their interview with Sir Richard Branson later and will be discussing space travel.
- The presenters then speak to Branson about his company's upcoming commercial holiday flights to space.
- There is then a pre recorded section focussing on the wildlife that eats the rubbish we put in our bins. The show generally features a section on British wildlife in order to diversify the show from being entirely news orientated.
- Another brief interview is carried out in the studio with Branson regarding his love of wildlife.
- The show concludes when the presenters thank Branson, promote his new book and explain what will be happening on the following day's show.
Presenters and MES
The presenters are Matt Baker and Alex Jones. They appeal to the audience because they represent both females and males and represent adults in their mid-thirties and people from Wales and County Durham. The presenters create an informal chatty atmosphere when they interview special guests, speak to the audience and fellow presenters.
Camerawork
When focussed on the presenters, the camera is is still and steady so it isn't distracting for the audience or presenters. However, when an something is occurring in the studio, the camerawork is more dynamic. This includes when a special guest is introduced because the camera swoops from the ceiling via a crane to make the show is more interesting.
Use of Effects and Titles (Editing)
The initial credits simply include graphics of the show's logo with the accompanying theme song. The pre recorded sections of the show include more interesting transitions and effects because they are not being broadcasted live therefore can be edited before being broadcasted.
The initial credits simply include graphics of the show's logo with the accompanying theme song. The pre recorded sections of the show include more interesting transitions and effects because they are not being broadcasted live therefore can be edited before being broadcasted.
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