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One hour broadcast timing format template
Anyone have or know where I can get a Template for a one hour show?
KB
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9 Replies
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What kind of program, magazine, interview, entertainment, documentary? Will you be incorporating different elements as in a news program? Will there be commercial breaks?
All of these variables come into play when you’re formatting a show. But the most important questions are…Who is your audience?…and…What do you want them to leave your program knowing, doing or thinking differently?
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And, on top of that, what are the specific requirements of the broadcaster? Every broadcast network and cable outlet has there own specifications.
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Is this broadcast, cable, prime time, fringetime? Many variables to consider.
Charlie
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Im looking for a layout of Color Bars/tone, slate, countdown, Show open/1st seq, 1st break, 2nd Seq and so on. How many breaks in a 60min program? This all applies to a broadcast format.
The show in question is a one hour cooking show.KB
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Most of those things are specific to the network. 60 sec of bars/tone, 10 sec slate & 10 sec countdown are more or less standard in the US. Some outlets may want a longer or shorter slate. Opens, number of segments, the number & timing of breaks are particular to the network (& sometimes the timeslot or particular show).
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Your best bet would be to contact the network and ask their requirements.
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Just about the only thing that is standard to every network, and this is preferred for many reasons is that program start at 1;00;00;00 time code.
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Like the rest of the posts state. There really is not a “standard”.
There are “Broadcast Standards” which apply to video levels, chroma levels, sound levels. Are you producing a spec show that you hope to sell air time on? Do you already have sponsors? Are you buying the airtime? Look at an infomercial – these are just 30 and 60 minute commercials. If you need a “guide” just tape some shows off the air and see how they are layed out. Hope this helps. -
The formatting of a program usually is specified in the list of deliverables from the station or network that is airing the program.
Bill Stephan
Senior Editor/DVD Author
USA Studios
New York City
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