Production
Generally, the term production refers to the creation and design of a new ‘product’. Countless television series, films, adverts and radio programmes are produced for the film and television industry. Often it is not the broadcaster that takes on the media production, but a specialised production company. The broadcaster simply presents the finished production.
What do production companies do?
Production companies for films, series and shows are responsible for the creative and organisational processes. Producers develop material, take care of project financing, calculate, plan and prepare productions and are responsible for the entire filming process. They are the glue of the production. The process is comprehensively monitored and controlled right through to the post production of the finished films. Producers are also tasked with marketing the project. The aim of a successful production is to appeal to viewers in a creative way with an advertising film, radio programme, show or series. To do this, you must think of an economically efficient way to work.
Production is teamwork
Behind every series, TV show and film a team of producers manage both the artistic and financial aspects of the project:
- The executive producer has overall responsibility
- The line producer manages the budget and draws up the schedules
- The associate producer liaises with the other producers, for example through research and observation
- The post producer coordinates the editing, special effects, sound editing and all other post-production work, as well as the publication of the finished project.
How many people does it take to run a production
A production involves many different people who help coordinate everything running smoothly. In addition to producing and editing the material, producers are also involved in hiring a team and organising the shoot. Production managers face a variety of challenges. Media projects are often created as interdisciplinary and international projects. Production for TV, film and advertising is also a process whose content and schedule can change constantly. Actors are often swapped, originally planned locations changed or concepts and scripts rewritten.
What production areas are currently in demand?
- Docu-dramas combine fictional and documentary elements.
- Docu-soaps combine documentary with anecdotal storytelling, often with stories from everyday life.
- Series/soaps create a strong bond between the audience and the programme content.
- Reality TV consists of serialised productions that are produced for television. Extremely contrasting characters are often chosen to make the programme entertaining.
- Game/quiz shows are produced to entertain viewers.
- Talk shows encourage viewers to position themselves in front of a studio audience.
New actors are also constantly in demand, especially for game and quiz programmes and dating shows.
The costs of a TV production
A production involves many different people who have to be coordinated to ensure that everything runs smoothly. While the main actors do get a higher salary, you can’t forget about the other staff involved- e.g. makeup artists , technicians and stuntmen . This can add up. A single episode of late night TV can cost up to €600,000. After several seasons and often years, this can add up. Production managers earn anything €25,000 a year, depending on their area of responsibility and the size of the company.
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