Category Archives: 113MC – Practical Broadcast Media

This is a critical evaluation for module, Introduction to Broadcast Media Production (113MC). This module introduced us to the basic skills and knowledge of working in a television studio domain. We experienced working in production roles and broadcast environment. I … Continue reading →

On Friday we did our final programme recording in our group, Orange. As an audio operator I was responsible for producing a good quality sound for recording. So this reflection is about the experience I gained. The programme which we … Continue reading →

I was responsible for sound system, this included cable installation, preparing microphones and as well as co-ordinating sound effects and mixing microphones.

The lighting grid is made up of battens (pipes) and is suspended from the ceiling of the studio. In the Studio Room where I worked the lighting grid was fixed on the ceiling however it was also moveable to different … Continue reading →

The third session of broadcast media was about Running Order. Running Order refers to the order in which the items in the production will come. It is like a map or blue print from which the whole team can work. … Continue reading →

The Floor Director also known as the Floor Manger is a senior production position who relays commands from the director to the entire studio staff. Some of the directions will be audible while others are in gestures. The floor director … Continue reading →

I choose to compare two magazine shows, BBC Breakfast Time and The Big Questions. Both are shows produced for the BBC. BBC Breakfast Time The BBC Breakfast Time is a morning show which is a combination of news, entertainment and … Continue reading →

The Studio Television Camera is an important part of the television industry.  It is mounted on a pedestal and is operated by an operator known as the Studio Camera. Each studio has many cameras and sometimes each camera has an … Continue reading →

I also worked as Audio Operator. The audio operator is one of two important production technicians. The Audio Control space was in the Gallery Room. My job as a Audio Operators, was to prepare the sound system set up and … Continue reading →