PROGRAM PRODUCTION WORKFLOW

Working in the TV Production Industry

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

Sample Cornell Notes

Program Production WorkflowProduction 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

Proposal is reviewed by investors and production companies

Sample Cornell Notes

Program Production WorkflowProduction Values

General aesthetics of a show

Program Proposals

Plan includes :Basic idea of the program Program’s formatIntended audienceBudget considerationsLocation information Rough shooting schedule

Reviewed by investors and production companies

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

Sample Cornell NotesProgram Production Workflow

Production Values General aesthetics of a show

Program Proposals Plan includes :Basic idea of the program Program’s formatIntended audienceBudget considerationsLocation information Rough shooting schedule

Reviewed by investors and production companies

Scriptwriting Prepare an outlineComments noting direction of programVaries depending on format

DramaPanel DiscussionInterviewMusic Video

TV Scripts written in two-column formatLeft – includes video/technical infoRight – audio and stage directions

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

Directing

Involves shaping creative aspects of program

Interacts with entire staff and cast to realize the director’s vision

Lighting

Accurate lighting is required to create: Desired Mood Appearance Setting

Creates three-dimensionality on a flat-screened TV screen

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

Costumes and Make-up

Make the actors look like the characters they portray

Ensure best possible appearance on tv screen