Assignment 1 – Content and Structure of studio based TV
01ZERO-ONE STUDIOS
This guide will discuss the various types of studio productions that can be filmed at 01Zero-One’s TV Studios, be it fictional, factual or entertainment. We will also discuss the advantages of using a TV studio, be it control of sound, control of lighting or the low-cost associated with it.
Types of studio productions
Fiction
There are various types of fictional programmes that can be filmed in a studio, from action to drama to science fiction series’, our studio and facilities allow you the opportunity to film many types of programmes.
They include, but not limited to, the following genres:
- Action
Our studios are ideal for indoor action sequence that are on a limited budget because you can take advantage of our green screens to “key out” the environment, and our ceiling grid allows for more room during the intense action sequences.
- Sitcom
Our studios are suitable for shooting sitcom comedy because you will have access to multiple camera setup and room for a small audience.
- Drama
In our studios we have ceiling grid to attach lighting on and this allows for more room in the studio to film with.
- Science Fiction / Sci-Fi
We have Green Screens with which you can shoot in all sorts of environments, this is hugely advantageous for shooting science fiction as it allows you to change the environment swiftly and easily by “keying out” and our screen setup allows you to view this effect in real-time.
- Historical
Within our studios you have the option to film out-door with the help of our green screen technology for a fraction of the cost of travelling to said location and our sets can be furnished and lit for indoor historical settings as well.
- Soap Opera
You have the opportunity to build a small set within our studios with the use of tables, chairs, props and also use our green screens to change the environment, this is great when shooting a Soap Opera that is usually on a low-budget.
Factual
Non-Fictional or Factual programmes are very common in 01Zero-One’s studios, there are various interviews that place and other small projects that are filmed in our facilities. Many of our clients include the likes of BBC, Channel 4 and many celebrities have graced our studios.
In this section we will list the various types of TV shows that can be filmed in our facilities, these include the following:
- Interview
The studio is perfectly equipped for your interview needs, we have multiple cameras that enable you to have the classic over the shot shoulder shot that is prevalent throughout TV.
- Current Affairs
We have an ideal environment for creating a current affairs show in the studio, you can make use of our green screen to “key in” the background of your choice and broadcast live to your desired network.
Light Entertainment
Our studios are well suited for filming Light Entertainment also called Variety Show and Variety Entertainment, these types of shows are very common at 01Zero-One’s studios and is an ideal place filming these.
Light Entertainment includes some of the following genres:
- Magazine Shows
The studio is well suited for filming of magazine shows just like Entertainment Tonight, Our ceiling grid allows for a much wider room when filming and our green screen allows you to “key in” with your preferred environment.
- Music Shows
Our studios are a great place to create music videos and music shows, we have a ceiling grid for creating spot lights and programmable lighting with our lighting board to control lighting, and sound treated walls that allows you to record your audio without outside noise affecting it.
Advantages of studio productions
Here we will show and explain to you the advantages of using a studio for video production. We will show you why you should choose 01Zero-One Studios, from the control of sound, control of lighting, control of set, control of audience, the proximity of production facilities, controlled entry, proximity of on-site facilities, security, budget control, health and safety and low transport costs.
One of the advantages of using a TV studio for filming is the control of sound, a studio allows you to reduce unwanted noise in your production by having acuostically treated walls, which as you know can be detrimental to a TV production as you have only a few takes to get the sound right whereas video can be manipulated easier. The walls also allow for the sound to be softer so there is no echoing of any kind.
Another advantage of using a TV studio for control of sound is that you have the option to set up and use multiple sound recorders and this helps reduce the amount of takes you would have to do, which in turn reduces production time, it also helps with the recordings being much more cleaner.
An example of a live music video production made in our studios.
The control of lighting is one of the biggest advantages when using a TV studio for filming, with it you can control the amount of light that your film receives and the colour balance of the film, instead of the constant change in colour and light that an outside production can cause. It can also be used to brighten or darken certain areas and with the use of gels give the film a different mood altogether.
Making a production in a TV studio allows you to control the set in which you work, whether it is the cameras that has to be adjusted, which can be operated with ease during filming, the lighting which can be adjusted and set to your preference, the green screens available for use in “keying out”, these all help you to produce the ideal TV production.
A test example that used a Green Screen for video production made in our studios.
Our facilities have close access to production facilities, which allows you to produce your film in-house, we have the latest 4k Apple iMac computers available with the latest Final Cut Pro software to make that happen. We will also provide you with technical support for the TV studio equipment that you will be using.
With our studios you have access to our on-site facilities, which includes the public toilets, fast 100mb internet access, tables and seating when required and upstairs library area for eating food. There are also various shops and food stalls available just outside of the campus.
Working in a TV studio allows you the opportunity to control the audience while filming, this advantage helps to make it so that your audience behave in a respectful manner while you shoot. Where as in an outdoors production you may have people who will not respect the film you are shooting and in a worst case scenario interrupt it.
Our facilities has a controlled entry, which allows you to produce your production in relative seclusion and our security guard present at all times, which is there for your safety and the success of your production.
We also have a green room available for make up that has a capacity of 6-8 people with a variety of different furniture equipment available including mirrors, chairs, tables. approx size 2.7m x 3.7m.
Hiring a studio allows you to control your budget, the cost of the studio hire is much lower than say renting a studio and owning your own equipment and hardware, which can cost you thousands of pounds or more.
You will also save money from transportation costs as we are near Piccadilly Circus and Oxford Circus underground stations and various bus routes. We also have parking available if you own your own vehicle.
You can find us at the following location below on google maps:
Health and safety is of paramount importance to us here at 01Zero-One Studios, we provide our clients with health and safety guidelines to follow while in the studio as well as having necessary precautions available in terms of an accident. There are various fire exits in the premises as well as alarms, fire extinguishers and sprinkler systems.
We have relatively cheap hire rates here at 01Zero-One Studios, compared to other studios like Green Screen studios we have much lower prices, you will find a list of all the prices in the section below.
Hire rates and opening times are below:
Half day (4 hours, 9 – 1pm or 2 – 6pm) £295 +VAT.
Full day (9 hours 9 – 6pm) £495 +VAT.
Additional hours on full day: £85+VAT per hour up to 9.00pm. £105+VAT after 9pm.
After 10pm during weekdays and weekends, additional fees might be applied.
Weekend (full days only) 9am – 6pm £750 +VAT (includes tech support and building security). Additional hours: £80 up to 9.00pm.
Use of Gallery equipment including Panasonic 400 HD vision mixer: £150 plus £75 per camera channel. / £85 + VAT (Half a Day)
Make-up space with mirror: £100 + VAT (Full Day) / £50 + VAT (Half a Day)
Autocue system (fits any camera): £40 + VAT (Full Day) / £20 +VAT (Half a Day)
Technician Support (minimum 4 hours) £30/hour. Security staff* (minimum 4 hours) £20/hour.
References
[1] Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., (2013). [TV programme] ABC.
[2] Friends, (1994). [TV programme] NBC.
[3] Mad Men, (2007). [TV programme] AMC.
[4] The Expanse, (2015). [TV programme] Syfy.
[5] The Tudors, (2007). [TV programme] BBC.
[6] Coronation Street, (2016). [TV programme] ITV.
[7] The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, (2015). [TV programme] Comedy Central.
[8] Entertainment Tonight, (2016). [TV programme] CBS.
[9] The Voice, (2016). [TV programme] BBC.
Bibliography
Brown, L. and Duthie, L. (n.d.). The TV studio production handbook. 1st ed.
Singleton-Turner, R. (2011). Cue & cut. 1st ed. Manchester, UK: Manchester University Press.
Owens, J. (n.d.). Television production. 1st ed.
The 01 Zero One Studio
This assignment will look at some of the programmes that could be made at the 01 Zero One studio such as:
- Fiction (e.g. drama, sitcom, soap, opera)
- Factual (e.g. news, current affairs, magazines, live debate shows)
- Light entertainment (e.g. quiz shows, games shows, variety and music shows)
01 Zero One Studios has spaces for hire during the day, evenings and weekends. Bookings can be done on a half-day or a daily basis. Hiring of the studios can be on a long or a short-term basis.
There are a variety of spaces, as well as items, such as camera equipment; film editing studios; green rooms; lighting rooms; TV Studio set up and rigs; tables; chairs; internet bars, conference room, as well as outdoor space available for hire. All space includes Internet access with audio-visual systems for presentation.
Technical support is included (should you require any assistance with the equipment and to enable you to focus on your project!)
LOCATION
The 01 Zero One Studio is based at:
Hopkins Street, London W1F 0HS
For studio bookings and enquiries contact Erik:
Email: studio@01zero-one.co.uk
Tel: 020 7025 1988
Mob: 07944 833 256
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01Zero-One’s TV Studios, has the facilities to produce a variety of studio base productions. be it fictional, factual or entertainment. We will also discuss the advantages of using a TV studio, be it control of sound, control of lighting or the low-cost associated withThe studio is perfectly equipped for your interview needs, we have multiple cameras that enable you to have the classic over the shot shoulder shot that is prevalent throughout TV.
Advantages of studio productions
Here we will show and explain to you the advantages of using a studio for video production. We will show you why you should choose 01Zero-One Studios, from the control of sound, control of lighting, control of set, control of audience, the proximity of production facilities, controlled entry, proximity of on-site facilities, security, budget control, health and safety and low transport costs.
With our studios you have access to our on-site facilities, which includes the public toilets, fast 100mb internet access, tables and seating when required and upstairs library area for eating food. There are also various shops and food stalls available just outside of the campus.
Working in a TV studio allows you the opportunity to control the audience while filming, this advantage helps to make it so that your audience behave in a respectful manner while you shoot. Where as in an outdoors production you may have people who will not respect the film you are shooting and in a worst case scenario interrupt it.
Our facilities has a controlled entry, which allows you to produce your production in relative seclusion and our security guard present at all times, which is there for your safety and the success of your production.
We also have a green room available for make up that has a capacity of 6-8 people with a variety of different furniture equipment available including mirrors, chairs, tables. approx size 2.7m x 3.7m.
Hiring a studio allows you to control your budget, the cost of the studio hire is much lower than say renting a studio and owning your own equipment and hardware, which can cost you thousands of pounds or more.
You will also save money from transportation costs as we are near Piccadilly Circus and Oxford Circus underground stations and various bus routes. We also have parking available if you own your own vehicle.
Our facilities has a controlled entry, which allows you to produce your production in relative seclusion and our security guard present at all times, which is there for your safety and the success of your production.
We also have a green room available for make up that has a capacity of 6-8 people with a variety of different furniture equipment available including mirrors, chairs, tables. approx size 2.7m x 3.7m.
Hiring a studio allows you to control your budget, the cost of the studio hire is much lower than say renting a studio and owning your own equipment and hardware, which can cost you thousands of pounds or more.
You will also save money from transportation costs as we are near Piccadilly Circus and Oxford Circus underground stations and various bus routes. We also have parking available if you own your own vehicle.
Advantages of studio productions
Here we will show and explain to you the advantages of using a studio for video production. We will show you why you should choose 01Zero-One Studios, from the control of sound, control of lighting, control of set, control of audience, the proximity of production facilities, controlled entry, proximity of on-site facilities, security, budget control, health and safety and low transport costs.
You can find us at the following location below on google maps:
Health and safety is of paramount importance to us here at 01Zero-One Studios, we provide our clients with health and safety guidelines to follow while in the studio as well as having necessary precautions available in terms of an accident. There are various fire exits in the premises as well as alarms, fire extinguishers and sprinkler systems.
We have relatively cheap hire rates here at 01Zero-One Studios, compared to other studios like Green Screen studios we have much lower prices, you will find a list of all the prices in the section below.
Assignment 1 – Content and Structure of studio based TV
01ZERO-ONE STUDIOS
This guide will discuss the various types of studio productions that can be filmed at 01Zero-One’s TV Studios, be it fictional, factual or entertainment. We will also discuss the advantages of using a TV studio, be it control of sound, control of lighting or the low-cost associated with it.
Types of studio productions
Fiction
There are various types of fictional programmes that can be filmed in a studio, from action to drama to science fiction series’, our studio and facilities allow you the opportunity to film many types of programmes.
They include, but not limited to, the following genres:
- Action
Our studios are ideal for indoor action sequence that are on a limited budget because you can take advantage of our green screens to “key out” the environment, and our ceiling grid allows for more room during the intense action sequences.
- Sitcom
Our studios are suitable for shooting sitcom comedy because you will have access to multiple camera setup and room for a small audience.
- Drama
In our studios we have ceiling grid to attach lighting on and this allows for more room in the studio to film with.
- Science Fiction / Sci-Fi
We have Green Screens with which you can shoot in all sorts of environments, this is hugely advantageous for shooting science fiction as it allows you to change the environment swiftly and easily by “keying out” and our screen setup allows you to view this effect in real-time.
- Historical
Within our studios you have the option to film out-door with the help of our green screen technology for a fraction of the cost of travelling to said location and our sets can be furnished and lit for indoor historical settings as well.
- Soap Opera
You have the opportunity to build a small set within our studios with the use of tables, chairs, props and also use our green screens to change the environment, this is great when shooting a Soap Opera that is usually on a low-budget.
Factual
Non-Fictional or Factual programmes are very common in 01Zero-One’s studios, there are various interviews that place and other small projects that are filmed in our facilities. Many of our clients include the likes of BBC, Channel 4 and many celebrities have graced our studios.
In this section we will list the various types of TV shows that can be filmed in our facilities, these include the following:
- Interview
The studio is perfectly equipped for your interview needs, we have multiple cameras that enable you to have the classic over the shot shoulder shot that is prevalent throughout TV.
- Current Affairs
We have an ideal environment for creating a current affairs show in the studio, you can make use of our green screen to “key in” the background of your choice and broadcast live to your desired network.
Light Entertainment
Our studios are well suited for filming Light Entertainment also called Variety Show and Variety Entertainment, these types of shows are very common at 01Zero-One’s studios and is an ideal place filming these.
Light Entertainment includes some of the following genres:
- Magazine Shows
The studio is well suited for filming of magazine shows just like Entertainment Tonight, Our ceiling grid allows for a much wider room when filming and our green screen allows you to “key in” with your preferred environment.
- Music Shows
Our studios are a great place to create music videos and music shows, we have a ceiling grid for creating spot lights and programmable lighting with our lighting board to control lighting, and sound treated walls that allows you to record your audio without outside noise affecting it.
Advantages of studio productions
Here we will show and explain to you the advantages of using a studio for video production. We will show you why you should choose 01Zero-One Studios, from the control of sound, control of lighting, control of set, control of audience, the proximity of production facilities, controlled entry, proximity of on-site facilities, security, budget control, health and safety and low transport costs.
One of the advantages of using a TV studio for filming is the control of sound, a studio allows you to reduce unwanted noise in your production by having acuostically treated walls, which as you know can be detrimental to a TV production as you have only a few takes to get the sound right whereas video can be manipulated easier. The walls also allow for the sound to be softer so there is no echoing of any kind.
Another advantage of using a TV studio for control of sound is that you have the option to set up and use multiple sound recorders and this helps reduce the amount of takes you would have to do, which in turn reduces production time, it also helps with the recordings being much more cleaner.
An example of a live music video production made in our studios.
The control of lighting is one of the biggest advantages when using a TV studio for filming, with it you can control the amount of light that your film receives and the colour balance of the film, instead of the constant change in colour and light that an outside production can cause. It can also be used to brighten or darken certain areas and with the use of gels give the film a different mood altogether.
Making a production in a TV studio allows you to control the set in which you work, whether it is the cameras that has to be adjusted, which can be operated with ease during filming, the lighting which can be adjusted and set to your preference, the green screens available for use in “keying out”, these all help you to produce the ideal TV production.
A test example that used a Green Screen for video production made in our studios.
Our facilities have close access to production facilities, which allows you to produce your film in-house, we have the latest 4k Apple iMac computers available with the latest Final Cut Pro software to make that happen. We will also provide you with technical support for the TV studio equipment that you will be using.
With our studios you have access to our on-site facilities, which includes the public toilets, fast 100mb internet access, tables and seating when required and upstairs library area for eating food. There are also various shops and food stalls available just outside of the campus.
Working in a TV studio allows you the opportunity to control the audience while filming, this advantage helps to make it so that your audience behave in a respectful manner while you shoot. Where as in an outdoors production you may have people who will not respect the film you are shooting and in a worst case scenario interrupt it.
Our facilities has a controlled entry, which allows you to produce your production in relative seclusion and our security guard present at all times, which is there for your safety and the success of your production.
We also have a green room available for make up that has a capacity of 6-8 people with a variety of different furniture equipment available including mirrors, chairs, tables. approx size 2.7m x 3.7m.
Hiring a studio allows you to control your budget, the cost of the studio hire is much lower than say renting a studio and owning your own equipment and hardware, which can cost you thousands of pounds or more.
You will also save money from transportation costs as we are near Piccadilly Circus and Oxford Circus underground stations and various bus routes. We also have parking available if you own your own vehicle.
You can find us at the following location below on google maps:
Health and safety is of paramount importance to us here at 01Zero-One Studios, we provide our clients with health and safety guidelines to follow while in the studio as well as having necessary precautions available in terms of an accident. There are various fire exits in the premises as well as alarms, fire extinguishers and sprinkler systems.
We have relatively cheap hire rates here at 01Zero-One Studios, compared to other studios like Green Screen studios we have much lower prices, you will find a list of all the prices in the section below.
Hire rates and opening times are below:
Half day (4 hours, 9 – 1pm or 2 – 6pm) £295 +VAT.
Full day (9 hours 9 – 6pm) £495 +VAT.
Additional hours on full day: £85+VAT per hour up to 9.00pm. £105+VAT after 9pm.
After 10pm during weekdays and weekends, additional fees might be applied.
Weekend (full days only) 9am – 6pm £750 +VAT (includes tech support and building security). Additional hours: £80 up to 9.00pm.
Use of Gallery equipment including Panasonic 400 HD vision mixer: £150 plus £75 per camera channel. / £85 + VAT (Half a Day)
Make-up space with mirror: £100 + VAT (Full Day) / £50 + VAT (Half a Day)
Autocue system (fits any camera): £40 + VAT (Full Day) / £20 +VAT (Half a Day)
Technician Support (minimum 4 hours) £30/hour. Security staff* (minimum 4 hours) £20/hour.
References
[1] Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., (2013). [TV programme] ABC.
[2] Friends, (1994). [TV programme] NBC.
[3] Mad Men, (2007). [TV programme] AMC.
[4] The Expanse, (2015). [TV programme] Syfy.
[5] The Tudors, (2007). [TV programme] BBC.
[6] Coronation Street, (2016). [TV programme] ITV.
[7] The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, (2015). [TV programme] Comedy Central.
[8] Entertainment Tonight, (2016). [TV programme] CBS.
[9] The Voice, (2016). [TV programme] BBC.
Bibliography
Brown, L. and Duthie, L. (n.d.). The TV studio production handbook. 1st ed.
Singleton-Turner, R. (2011). Cue & cut. 1st ed. Manchester, UK: Manchester University Press.
Owens, J. (n.d.). Television production. 1st ed.
Hire rates and opening times are below:
Half day (4 hours, 9 – 1pm or 2 – 6pm) £295 +VAT.
Full day (9 hours 9 – 6pm) £495 +VAT.
Additional hours on full day: £85+VAT per hour up to 9.00pm. £105+VAT after 9pm.
After 10pm during weekdays and weekends, additional fees might be applied.
Weekend (full days only) 9am – 6pm £750 +VAT (includes tech support and building security). Additional hours: £80 up to 9.00pm.
Use of Gallery equipment including Panasonic 400 HD vision mixer: £150 plus £75 per camera channel. / £85 + VAT (Half a Day)
Make-up space with mirror: £100 + VAT (Full Day) / £50 + VAT (Half a Day)
Autocue system (fits any camera): £40 + VAT (Full Day) / £20 +VAT (Half a Day)
Technician Support (minimum 4 hours) £30/hour. Security staff* (minimum 4 hours) £20/hour.
References
[1] Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., (2013). [TV programme] ABC.
[2] Friends, (1994). [TV programme] NBC.
[3] Mad Men, (2007). [TV programme] AMC.
[4] The Expanse, (2015). [TV programme] Syfy.
[5] The Tudors, (2007). [TV programme] BBC.
[6] Coronation Street, (2016). [TV programme] ITV.
[7] The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, (2015). [TV programme] Comedy Central.
[8] Entertainment Tonight, (2016). [TV programme] CBS.
[9] The Voice, (2016). [TV programme] BBC.
Bibliography
Brown, L. and Duthie, L. (n.d.). The TV studio production handbook. 1st ed.
Singleton-Turner, R. (2011). Cue & cut. 1st ed. Manchester, UK: Manchester University Press.
Owens, J. (n.d.). Television production. 1st ed.
lighting
FICTION
TV Drama
Hill Street Blues
Sex and the City
FACTUAL
Current Affairs
LIGHT ENTERTAINMENT
Quiz shows
Chat shows
STUDIO PRODUCTION PROCESS
Every studio production must go through a number of developmental processes. These include:
- Writing
- Planning
- Staffing
- Productionstages and set up Sets (including studio)
- Financing & budgeting
STUDIO BENEFITS
Television Studio programme making is a multi-camera procedure. The advantag of shooting in a studio environment are as follows:
- Live audience
- Can use green screen
- Control of lighting
- Control of sound
- Climate control
- Multi-camera setup
- Floor manager