Broadcast pre-pro

Purpose: (What is the message or intent of the piece?) To see the behind the scenes to how film class is carried out and what the students do in the class. This varies from students taking notes in class, working on the computer, shooting a segment, etc.

Contacts: (Who do I need to speak to in order to get the information for my piece?) Few of the film students in the class, along with a quick interview with Bigue.

Interview Questions: (What do I want to focus on in the interview? At least 5 questions and avoid Yes/No questions.) (REMEMBER THAT WITHOUT STRONG CONTENT YOUR PIECE WILL FALL FLAT!!) What do you do in film? What challenges do you face in this course? How does Mr. Bigue help you out? What’s your advice to future film students?

Shot List- What images do I need to make the visual part of the story work? Interviews use mostly Close-ups, Waist shots, and B-roll. Background should also be considered. Usually at least 5 to 10 different shots are combined for a sophisticated piece. Interviews, minimum of three, will be first established. After that, B-roll will vary from simple shots, such as wide shots of the class doing work, close ups into what work the students do, along with tight shots into the filming styles the students use in their films.

General Flow: Describe the beginning, middle, and end of your segment. Include any narration you might include as well as graphics or interviews. (Try to imagine the piece playing in your head) Beginning will shows quick montage of shots including various pieces within the class. Voice over will be used as these shots go by. Interviews will then be introduced after questions are asked, and b-roll will be used to support the interviews. Ending will conclude on very nice/unique shot with voice over closing it.

Scripts: This is the written portion of your piece that is included either for the broadcast script or for a voice over that pulls the different interviews together. Intro: tba Closing: tba