Technique Guide

Program & Segment Design

YOUR CHANCE TO BE ON T.V.

The most effective way we've found to produce a segment for School Torque is as follows:-

  1. Get an idea of what you would like to do.
  2. Grab a group of friends.
  3. Brainstorm the topic:- What would you like to include in your segment? Be adventurous even outrageous!!!.
  4. Write all the ideas no matter how small or ridiculous.
  5. Work through each idea one by one and discuss how it could be achieved.
  6. Make a new list of ideas that could work.
  7. Sequence the ideas you have to give a roughly logical development to your segment. Remember a segment will need an intro, development and a logical conclusion.
  8. Contact SCHOOL TORQUE to check the suitability of your idea for the program.
  9. If your ideas require interviews or the use of special location, inquire as to the possibilities of getting these. We can sometimes help with contacts.
  10. Check the availability of gear.
  11. Schedule shoot times and enjoy.

REMEMBER:- Look at the PRODUCTION COURSE lessons and the VIDEO TIPS sections for hints on how to shoot good video. Don't over shoot, a segment is only around 4 mins long. Typically you may end up with 60 mins of footage to reduce to the 4 min segment. For more info go to 'EXPANDED PRODUCTION NOTES' below:-)

EDITING:- If you can't edit it doesn't matter. Send us the raw footage with a description of how you want it edited. We will cut it and get your approval before broadcast.

For a more detailed description on the issues and, techniques and processes associated with producing a video segment click below.

Expanded Production Notes

VOX POPS Are one of the easiest segments to produce. They can also be a lot of fun. Click heading for the instruction on how to shoot a vox pop.

GIVE IT A GO!!!! for any assistance email !!! alellis@ozemail.com.au

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