1. Working in the TV Production Industry

2. Planning a Production  Timeframe to complete each step depends on the type of production  PSA – less time  One-hour drama – More time  One of the best ways to create a successful program is to have excellent production value.  Production Values are the general aesthetics of a show

3. Sample Cornell Notes Program Production Workflow Production Values General aesthetics of a show

4. Program Proposals  Plan includes :  Basic idea of the program  Program’s format  Intended audience  Budget considerations  Location information  Rough shooting schedule  Proposal is reviewed by investors and production companies

5. Sample Cornell Notes Program Production Workflow Production Values General aesthetics of a show Program Proposals Plan includes : Basic idea of the program Program’s format Intended audience Budget considerations Location information Rough shooting schedule Reviewed by investors and production companies

6. Scriptwriting  Prepare an outline  Comments noting direction of program  Varies depending on format  Drama  Panel Discussion  Interview  Music Video  TV Scripts written in two-column format  Left – includes video/technical info  Right – audio and stage directions

7. Sample Cornell Notes Program Production Workflow Production ValuesGeneral aesthetics of a show Program ProposalsPlan includes : Basic idea of the program Program’s format Intended audience Budget considerations Location information Rough shooting schedule Reviewed by investors and production companies ScriptwritingPrepare an outline Comments noting direction of program Varies depending on format Drama Panel Discussion Interview Music Video TV Scripts written in two-column format Left – includes video/technical info Right – audio and stage directions

8. Producing  Day-to-day activities ensure that production process runs as smoothly as possible  Important decisions are made throughout the process:  Coordinating schedules  Acquiring necessary resources  Monitoring Activity and Progress of various production teams  Weighing budgetary considerations

9. Directing  Involves shaping creative aspects of program  Interacts with entire staff and cast to realize the director’s vision

10. Lighting  Accurate lighting is required to create:  Desired Mood  Appearance  Setting  Creates three-dimensionality on a flat- screened TV screen

11. Scenery, Set Dressing, Props  Creates believable environment for the program  Scenery = the world around you (walls, furniture, trees)  Set Dressing = visual and design elements (lamps, rugs, pictures on the wall)  Props = anything touched by the actors, other than furniture  Exception – if a piece of furniture is used for a purpose other than its intended use

12. Costumes and Make-up  Make the actors look like the characters they portray  Ensure best possible appearance on tv screen