Reality TV workflow!!

[Walter Biscardi]

[Eron Otcasek] “Any Advice?

Production thu post..what would be the workflow, for an editor (or team of editors)? “

Multiple edit assists to ingest all the material. Keeping in mind that at least a couple of cameras basically roll 24/7 so you will have hundreds and hundreds of hours of footage per episode. Organization is the key here, you need a really well thought out clip naming structure. Shane Ross’s Getting Organized in Final Cut Pro is a must.

Multiple editors cutting multiple episodes simultaneously, this will require a SAN so all editors have access to all the footage at all times.

Rough Cuts delivered to the network and changes made accordingly.

Full sound design

Master and ship.

If you’ve never cut a single feature length project on your own, this is definitely not something for you as the lead editor / Post supervisor.

[Eron Otcasek] “Or even if someone has been an Assistant, and has created a Stringout with writers or producers I would love to hear what that experience was like. “

This is standard operating procedure for any documentary or long form project.

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Biscardi Creative Media
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[Walter Biscardi]

[Mark Raudonis] “You’re entitled to your opinion, but you’re wrong. Prior to 1991 and the premiere of “The Real World”, reality TV was called “documentary”.”

Wow, touchy here aren’t we?

I’m not a fan of The Real World, have never watched an entire episode of The Real World, my exposure is limited to what’s shown on “The Soup” on E! Now THERE’s a “must-see” every week and the only way to watch most reality programming. 🙂

Regardless of what show “started” the genre, the show that really put it on the map was “Survivor.” A major success on national prime time television and from that success was bred the rampant copycat programming that gives us the good, the bad and the hideously ugly that now inhabits the TV landscape.

Alas, I’m about to be thrown in to the reality world genre as we’re shooting a pilot next week for a potential series here, one of three we’re currently working on, though only this one is a reality idea. Major purchases in equipment are not far off I’m afraid…..

Walter Biscardi, Jr.
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[Gary Adcock]

[Mark Raudonis] “Why are you trying to bamboozle your “friend” into hiring you for something that you clearly don’t know anything about? Please give me your friend’s name so that I can suggest a dozen other more qualified candidates to hire!
“

LMAO….

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[Mark Raudonis]

[walter biscardi] “‘m not a fan of The Real World, have never watched an entire episode of The Real World, my exposure is limited to what’s shown on “The Soup” on E!”

That’s OK, Walter.

Reality TV is an acquired taste. Kinda like that cooking show you do. I have to admit that I can’t sit through an entire episode. That guy just natters on and on about this ingredient or that process. Who cares how foie gras is made? “Good Eats?”. Good grief! Just eat the damn dish already!

Mark

[Walter Biscardi]

[Mark Raudonis] “Reality TV is an acquired taste.”

Reality (and semi reality) TV we’re big fans of. Kathy Griffin’s Life on the D List, Survivor, Project Runway, Deadliest Catch (THE BEST reality show going), Ice Road Truckers (not fond of the current season), Mythbusters (getting too scripted lately though),

Nothing on MTV as far as reality has impressed me, but then I’m not their demographic so it’s no surprise.

[Mark Raudonis] “I have to admit that I can’t sit through an entire episode. That guy just natters on and on about this ingredient or that process. Who cares how foie gras is made? “Good Eats?”. Good grief! Just eat the damn dish already! “

Even the number one show on the network doesn’t please everybody. Myself I can’t watch Rachel Ray and Giada. Of course all the guys love Giada for the low cut blouses and those perfectly placed close up shots……

I have to say though, Alton Brown is without a doubt the coolest guy I’ve ever worked with. Just a heckuva lot of fun and having the opportunity to just shoot the breeze about film and animation is one of my favorite things to do, when he actually has the time!

Walter Biscardi, Jr.
Biscardi Creative Media
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[Dom Silverio]

[Mark Raudonis] “Prior to 1991 and the premiere of “The Real World”, reality TV was called “documentary”.”

Isn’t that making a distinction through semantics? Not to mention the term was probably created for marketing purposes. I mean does ‘romantic comedy’ did not exist until the 1990s?

[Mark Raudonis] “It was MTV’s “The Real World” that was the first to combine documentary production technique with the storytelling style of episodic soap operas, edited in a music video style.”

But that is just one style of reality TV production. COPS is not a reality show because it did not use popular music?

[Mark Raudonis] “The flood of imitations that followed only confirmed that a new genre had been created.”

Or popularized?

PS – sorry for the mistake. I did it refer to it correctly earlier in the post.

[Ed Dooley]

Almost spilled my coffee! A new genre! Put 3 elements (any elements) into a bowl, mix thoroughly,
add some bad taste and a pinch of “it’s all about me!”, and let sit until people just can’t stand it anymore and voila!, you have a “new” genre! Oh wait, are we doing Walter’s cooking show?
If I had helped “invent reality TV” I definitely wouldn’t brag about it, I’d be mortified and apologetic. 🙂
Ed

[Mark Raudonis] “It was MTV’s “The Real World” that was the first to combine documentary production technique with the storytelling style of episodic soap operas, edited in a music video style. Prior to that, no other show had all three of those elements. The flood of imitations that followed only confirmed that a new genre had been created.

………………Yes, we did invent “reality TV”.
“

[Eron Otcasek]

cool thanks

[Eron Otcasek]

thanks…very helpful

[Mark Raudonis]

[Ed Dooley] “If I had helped “invent reality TV” I definitely wouldn’t brag about it, I’d be mortified and apologetic. 🙂
Ed “

So, what are your credits? Care to share with the group?

Mark