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If You are scheduled to appear on a Channel 6 program here are some hints & helpful tips: PLEASE READ
At the Studios in The Village? (map below)
This will be for any of the live shows such as Good Day Big Bear.
- The shows goes Live on the air at 7 a.m. We suggest you arrive at the studio least 10 minutes before show time (6:50 a.m.), even if you are scheduled to appear later in the show. If a guest is a “no-show” the host needs to make adjustments on the fly, such as keep an early guest longer, prepare a “B-Roll” story. Be there early so they know you are ready. It may be we will need to rearrange the guest order. Be preparred to stay until 8:00 a.m
- The studio is on the third floor - no elevator. Plan accordingly.
- There is no kitchen. Please bring coffee/water or what ever you may need.
- There are usually tissues on the desk, if you are having issues, please be prepared.
- The studio is an “open” sound stage. Please keep conversations to a minimum, courtesy to other guest will certainly be returned.
- There is a bathroom on the third floor.
- Bring your Materials (see What To Bring) and deliver to the hosts BEFORE the show begins.
- Turn off your cell phone, pagers Walky-Talky, watches, alarm clocks - anything that might interfere with the flow of the show.
- Watch out for “Deer-In-The-Headlights”, there are several monitors on the stage so the hosts know which camera is active and that everyone is “In-The-Shot”. It can be fun to watch yourself too. Some guest have frozen when they see themselves on TV, just a word to the wise, stay engaged in the conversation with your hosts, even when someone else is talking.
- WE ARE LIVE. There is no 3 second delay for us to bleep out any remarks, you say it - it’s going out.
- Ignore The Man Behind The Curtain. There are a number of “cues” passed between the hosts and the booth by a hand gesture, a body move, a sidelong glance. There is quite often a great deal of movement off camera, people coming and going, even movements that might be construed as an “alarming” gesture. IGNORE EVERYTHING. Stay engaged with your host. Don’t look around and try to figure out what is going on. If the viewers can’t see it - it doesn’t matter to you. This will make for a much better show from your appearance.
- STAY OUT OF THE BOOTH. Unless you are asked a direct question by booth personal avoid all conversations, recommendations or questions. Once the show starts these people are 100% engaged until the show is OVER. There are lots of essential things to do while we are “at commercial”. And, just because the show is over their job is not finished. Any distractions could prevent the show or it’s repeat from airing properly. Hold all conversations with personnel until well after the show and they are done with the wrap.Note: A Carmel Macchiato is good insurance that all will go well...
- PLEASE BE CAREFUL! Lots of equipment, cables, props and people in an itty-bitty space makes moving onto and off the set a a bit tricky - WATCH YOUR STEP and PLEASE WAIT FOR DIRECTION. We will move you into place or off the set as soon as practical and safe.
- Speak up, you don't need to be inordinately loud but you do need to speak in a audible tone of voice.
- HAVE FUN !
At The Big gear Production Studio? (map below)
This will be for most “Production” shows.
- Here your wardrobe choices are a bit more critical, especially when shot against a green screen back drop. Always a good idea to bring a change of clothing for the producer/director to choose from.
- If you have a script, make sure you bring it (and something to write with) - even if you have it memorized. You never know when things will change.
- This is a ground floor studio, aside from that please see general notes above.
This would be if you are shooting “On-Location”
- Make sure you know where and when you are to meet.
- Make sure your director/producer has your contact information
- Bring your cell phone - fully charged.
- Once again a change of wardrobe (or two) is always a good idea. Once at the site what looked great in the mirror at home may completely disappear with the background or the colour may be wrong for the lighting.
- Water and/or food is even more critical here. Always be prepared for the shoot to take twice as long as planned.
- Jackets and change of shoes, etc should be fairly close at hand.
- If you have a script, make sure you bring it (and something to write with) - even if you have it memorized. You never know when things will change.
- Also see notes above for overall preparedness.
General Notes:
Whites arc - Bright red bleeds - Small stripes make the cameras crazy - Green (at the production studio) turns transparent in front of a green screen - Hats will place a shadow on your face.
The top you wear may prevent the placement of a lavaliere microphone and we would have to resort to a surface Microphone. Think about where you would place the clip on Mic with what you are wearing.
Glasses MAY create a glare or reflection - please check with the camera person after you are in place but before the show starts.
Jewellery on your wrist MAY cause a banging on the desk if we are using the surface microphone.
Long loose necklaces MAY cause unwanted banging on your lavaliere microphone.
Please note, We have no one to do make-up and hair.
At The Village Studio, contrary to the on-air jibs by our hosts there are no bleachers or studio audience seating. There are a few chairs, a couch and several walls to lean against. A few guests are certainly welcome and always fun to have around. Please brief them regarding sound, conversation while we are live, the stairs, etc. Video taping or Photography IS allowed. Please no flash and please be cognisant that a live show often requires split second moves by our crew to make sure you or your guests are NOT in their way. For production work or in the field, please check with your producer/director.
ALL MEDIA MUST BE DELIVERED TO THE BOOTH NO LESS THAN 15 MINUTES PRIOR TO AIR TIME
Posters/Fliers
As much work as most organizations put into making wonderful print media they generally will NOT translate well on TV. On occasion we may be able to take a still shot and display it as a graphic during your appearance but don’t count on it being readable. Posters - of any size - may be held up as an icon to be recognized when seen out in the world but don’t count on much more.
Pictures
In order to display you photos on air they need be:
- On a USB Flash Drive (preferable in a folder that is easily identifiable
- JPG
- No Larger than 720 x 480
- Lettered (NOT NUMBERED) and named in the order you wish them displayed
Example:
a Bobby
b Jane
c Jimmy ...
- Delivered to the Booth at least 15 minute prior to show time
NOTE: We will not have time to reformat your work or add in Post.
Music
- On a finalized CD playable on a commercial CD Player
- Clearly labelled as the to track
- (Better yet, a finalized CD with only one track)
Video
- On a finalized DVD playable on a commercial DVD Player
- Clearly labelled as the to track/chapter
- (Better yet, a finalized DVD with only one scene)
- - DVD preferred (Minus)
- NOT:
A QuickTime move
On DVD RW + or -
Live Music
Your Group needs to bring your own mics and mixing board and be able to provide us with a mixed master output from your board to ours in: /14 phono, XLR or mono RCA (Suggest playing along with your CD)
NOTE: Not to be harsh, but if you arrive late or with media that does not conform to the above requirements it will simply not appear on air.
If you emailed your media, please bring a back-up just in case...
This Form (Click here to download and print) - Completed,
along with your props and media
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The studio is a very confined space with a great deal of action. Not the best environment for the family pet. Service animals and of course if the animal IS the guest, those would be exceptions.
If there are things that help tell your story, by all means bring them. Please be sure they are things you can handle yourself as we have no grips to assist you. If they need be hung or will not fit on the desk please discuss with the host that invited you, prior to your appearance. Please remember space is limited. Also note that the likelyhood of the viewers observing a great deal of detail in your prop may be difficult. All props must be removed from the premises at the end of the show, we have no where to secure your property.
Live shows are only kept in memory for one week. The best way to assure yourself of a copy is to complete the form above and bring it with your check for $25 the day of the show.
* As always there may be mechanical or human issues that could prevent us from generating your copy, your best assurance is to have the show recorded yourself.