1. Host- Intro and close the program using format sheet. Ask biographical questions for 2 minutes and then direct guest to demo the "invention."
2. Guest- Respond to the Host's biographical questions and demo "invention" when asked.
3. Camera Operators- Frame shots as called for by the Director. Camera 1 operator will cue talent and give time signals.
4. Prompter- Will scroll prompter script for Host at beginning and end of the show.
5. Audio Technician- Get audio levels. Pot microphones up and out, and ride gain.
6. Technical Director- Operate switcher as directed by Director.
A variety of shots and camera movement will be used in this exercise to allow the camera operators to become familiar with the equipment. This should not be taken as a model for conducting an interview program.
Format Sheet:
OPEN HOST: Good evening and welcome to Patent Pending, the show where we introduce new inventors and their wacky inventions. I'm your host, ________ and my guest today is_________. Tell us how you got started as an inventor. THROW TO DEMO HOST: Please give us a demonstration of how this ______ works. CLOSEHOST: Thank you for watching Patent Pending. Be sure to join us again next week when we will be featuring a man who has developed a machine to destroy crab grass. Stay tuned now for News Magazine.
1. Host_______________________ 2. Cam. #3 ________________________ 3. Guest______________________ 4. Cam. #2.________________________ 5. Floor Mngr.________________ 6. Cam. #1.________________________ 7. Prompter___________________ 8. Shader__________________________ 9. VCR ______________________ 10. AD _____________________________ 11. Observer _________________ 12. TD _____________________________
