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Chapter 19
Your talent can make or break a production▪ Face▪ Body Language▪ Motivation
Can affect the outcome of the production
Definition of “Talent”▪ Those appearing in front of
the camera Professional performers
▪ Those comfortable in front of the camera
Inexperienced▪ Those who are new to the
program
Pros like prepared formats▪ Learning lines & moves▪ Cue cards & teleprompters▪ Notes or printed scripts
Seasoned pros▪ Can duplicate rehearsal during
taping▪ Can improvise & stay calm▪ If things go wrong
People give life to a scene▪ Empty sidewalk vs crowds of people▪ Empty bridge vs people crossing
Two of directors greatest challenges▪ Selecting the right talent▪ Helping them understand what you want
To make production successful
Subject experts▪ May not be the best on camera
presenters Talent reading teleprompters
▪ May seem more authentic/convincing
Street interviews▪ Camera may move to get best
view▪ Like a bystander who is watching
Three types of talent Professional talent
▪ Expensive ▪ Better final project▪ More efficient
Univ./College Theater Students▪ Low cost/free▪ Have some training▪ May require more retakes
Three types of talent Amateur Talent▪ Relative/Friend▪ No experience▪ Inefficient
Important things▪ Put them at ease▪ Give clear instructions▪ Avoid distractions▪ Place items on prearranged
mark▪ Be aware of time limits
Inexperienced Talent How to handle them▪ Make them feel welcomed▪ Do it there way --> then edit
results▪ Let them reminisce▪ Interview them at their place
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The Host▪ Familiar with the production routine▪ Can help with inexperienced talent▪ Explaining the production process
▪ Moves the program along smoothly▪ Can help with props/objects
Off Camera Host▪ Are not seen by viewers▪ Offer announcing/commentary▪ May not even be near the event
What are some examples of off camera hosts?
Guests are ▪ Not relaxed▪ Nervous▪ Loud & obnoxious
What are possible remedies to deal with this?
If show is live…not much can be done
If know during rehearsal▪ Possible cut or replacement of talent
If show is taped▪ Bad parts can be edited out
What should talent wear▪ Appropriateness is key▪ Low contrast clothes▪ Blue is universal (medium
blue)▪ Watch the details▪ Minimal jewelry (unless your
Mr. T)▪ Regular (street) make up is
enough