Television Production

Understanding TV Programmes

TV genres range from drama, comedy, action/adventure, news, reality shows to documentaries.
Analysing each genre’s unique conventions and elements facilitates the creation of an engaging TV programme.

Pre-production Elements

Scriptwriting: Turning a concept or story into a detailed shooting script.
Storyboarding: It’s a visual depiction of the sequence of your TV programme, providing guidance during shooting.

Television Production Techniques

Camera shots and angles profoundly influence visual storytelling in television.
Learning various camera techniques such as wide shots, close-ups, crane shots, and dolly shots enhances visual complexity.
Lighting techniques like high-key or low-key lighting, under lighting, or three-point lighting can profoundly affect the perception of a scene.

Post-production Techniques

TV programme editing is the process of assembling, trimming, and arranging raw footage into a cohesive narrative.
Different editing techniques like jump cuts, cross-cuts, cutaways, or transitions enhance the viewing experience.
Sound design deals with all the audio components — sound effects, dialogue, background score — within a TV programme.

Casting Principles

Successful casting finds the apt actors for each role, bringing characters to life.
Directing actors effectively is a crucial skill in television production.

Exploring Distribution Channels

The distribution channels take TV programmes to the audience - local or national television broadcast, online streaming platforms, and syndication.
The selected channel can considerably influence the programme’s reach and viewership.

Legal and Ethical Obligations

Copyright laws and intellectual property rights must be adhered to in TV production.
Manufacturers should be mindful of regulations on filming locations, consent, and individuals’ privacy rights.

Marketing and Promotion

Effective marketing strategies through tv ads, digital promotion, press kits, and show trailers can heighten a TV programme’s visibility and success.

Critiquing and Programme Reviews

Ability to analyse, critique, and craft TV programme reviews aids in understanding the industry and enhancing personal skills.
Constructive criticism is a vital learning tool in the progress of television production skills.

Budget Management

Recognising the role of production budget and securing finance for TV productions.
Skills in managing finance during pre-production, production, and post-production phases are fundamental.