Lecture Note - PDF - 100 Level Class - Production Crew

PRODUCTION CREW:
Radio, Television, Film

ANIKEADE FUNKE-TREASURE
Lecture Objectives
• To identify the various technical crew in radio television
and film unit.
• Examine key players in the radio, television and film
industry.
• Code of ethics and practice for on-air personalities
• Identify factors affecting radio and television practice as
a profession
Preambles - Worth Nothing
• Broadcast and film production is team work.
• No single person can produce a broadcast programme or movie/film
without cooperation of others.
• The people behind the camera and those not heard in the production are
referred to as the production crew.
• All production personnel can be divided into three categories:
Staff. Crew. Talent.
• Live or recorded production: Team
• A large crew, several things are done at once –TV & Film.
• Production phases: pre-production, production and post production.
Production phases: pre-production, production
and post production.
• Executive producer –
“I'll get the money”
• Producer – “I'll get
the show made”
• Co-producer – “I've
got the money”
• Associate producer –
“I know where the
money is”
• Line producer – “I'll
allocate the money”
Identifying the Technical Crew: Radio
Live & Recorded Programme: e.g breakfast
show
• Producer(s): Programme/News
• Presenter/Anchors
• Studio Manager: Console
• Control Room Personnel – Engineers-
microphone, transmitter, studio console, IT
• Commercial Schedule Officer
Outside Broadcast: E.g Football, political rally,
inauguration
Stringers, drivers, commentator(s), researcher
Drama Production
Scriptwriter(s), voice actors, director, producer
(s), researcher.
Identifying the Technical Crew: Radio 2
Outside Broadcast: e.g Football,
political rally, inauguration -
Stringers, drivers, researcher,
commentator(s)
Drama Production
- Scriptwriter(s), voice actors,
director, producer(s), researcher.
Identifying the Technical Crew - Television
Positions & Tasks for Studio Production
• Producer
• Director
• Associate Directors
• Stage/Floor Manager – SM
• Camera Operators
• Prompter operators
• Lighting directors
• Audio operators
• Graphic operators
• Technical directors
• Editors
Film Production Workflow
• Staff: behind the scenes, creative
levels of production idea/concept to
final screen images.
• Crew : Equipment operators. Not
seen by the camera. Important in
production.
• Talent: Seen by the camera,
whether playing a speaking role or
not. All talents participating in a
production are collectively called
cast.
Identifying the Technical Crew: Film
Class Discussion of Functions

• What is a Code of Ethics?
1. Broadcasting standard that stipulates the
regulations and procedures for developing &
Code of Ethics
enhancing professionalism in Nigerian broadcasting.
2. The professional document for the day to day
operation of the entire broadcasting industry in
Nigeria.
3. It contains the universal aims and objectives of
broadcasting with specific application to Nigeria.
4. The code is derived from the provisions of
section2(1)(h) of the National Broadcasting
Commission Act No.38 of 1992(as amended).
Why do we need a Code?
1. The purpose is to guide broadcasters to apply the
provisions of the Code
2. To assist the public to uphold the rules as the
benchmark for their “right to quality broadcasting.”
• Guided by transparency,
consistent with the best service
delivery principles.
Code of Ethics
• Contains regulations for easy
interpretation by the broadcaster
and the public.
• It is reviewed periodically in
response to changes and
evolving trends in the
broadcasting industry.
• It expects the broadcaster to
always consider what is
beneficial to the audience in
terms of cultural, moral,
economic, social and political
values.
Code of Ethics & Practice for On-air Personalities
A presenter or anchor shall:
1. Be decently and appropriately attired in a
manner that is consistent with the Nigerian
culture.
2. Have good command of the language of
presentation, in diction, grammar and
elocution.
3. Not express his or her personal opinion in
the programme.
4. (in a phone-in programme) handle with
professionalism and sound judgement to
ensure that the prog does not lose focus
5. Ensure that the programme does not lead
to unfair treatment of any person or
institution.
6. Script every scheduled broadcast item,
including spot announcement
Examine key players in the radio, television and
film industry
• Agencies
• Ministries
• Unions
• Associations
• Audiences
• Interest Groups
• Marketers
• Allied industries
Identify: Factors Affecting Radio And Television
Practice As A Profession
Government Policies
Piracy
Funding
Private Sector Investment
Infrastructural Support
Sponsorship
High Cost of Licenses
References
• Brook, G. (2004). Surviving the roller coaster: worst practices in project
management within the television production industry. Paper presented at
PMI® Global Congress 2004—North America, Anaheim, CA. Newtown
Square, PA: Project Management Institute.
• https://www.pmi.org/learning/library/worst-practices-pm-television-
production-industry-8231
• The Difference Between Tv And Radio Jobs https://beonair.com/radio-jobs-
vs-tv-jobs
• NBC Code.

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Class Discussion of Functions

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