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Director Lucy Forbes says: “The relation-
ship with the DoP used to be most important on location – discussing scripts and story- boards and working out a plan to tackle the day. Now, that relationship starts from the beginning of the production process with regard to what camera to shoot with, discus- sions about media, lighting, location and kit, and what we want to achieve within the time- frame with the usual budget restrictions. “From test shoots to discussing formats with post, the relationship with facilities is integral and we rely on their fi rst-hand expe- rience of equipment and its possibilities.” The second series of 10 O’Clock Live will once again use S+O’s Arri Alexa cameras. S+O has been working closely with Arri and BBC Studios and Post Production pre-shoot to establish a workfl ow that allows for high- quality output with a fast turnaround for the show’s producer Zeppotron.
Thorough testing “The aesthetic and workfl ow on such a pro- duction has to be spot on,” says Wiggins. “We used the Arri Alexa using ProRes on the last series. It worked great, but with the imminent release of the DNX HD codec, we thought it would be worth doing tests with the edit house to ensure that our footage gave them optimum effi ciency but with no compromise on the look. On this particular occasion, the codec release dates and the shooting schedule didn’t tally, but it’s been a fantastic experience to liaise between manu- facturer and the end-user.” S+O head of operations Jess Reese says the natural progression of this collaboration will be for fi rms like S+O to work even more closely with the manufacturers and suppliers to ensure that any glitches are caught before products are rolled out. She says: “Our priority is to ensure a smooth ride for clients and a continued growing confi dence in the benefi ts the technology affords.
www.broadcastnow.co.uk/technology
10 O’Clock Live: uses S+O’s Arri Alexa
“The diverse range of equipment out there and the different confi gurations are mind- blowing for clients. Our job is to pre-empt any hiccups and fi nd the best modular solu- tion for their needs. These are exciting times if you know what’s out there.” “One of the highlights for us last year was developing stronger relationships with man-
ufacturers and suppliers,” adds Wiggins. “Our favourites have included The HoFo Pro designed by Peter Hoare as a cost-effective solution for his mate’s Steadicam rig, and the Polecam, an incredible piece of kit born of one retired engineer’s desire to come up with a decent rig for his cash-strapped fi lm student son. Both pieces of technology will provide our clients with even more creative freedom out on location, but without the costs previously associated with it. “The big players are constantly researching and developing new technologies but it’s these hidden gems and the stories of how they evolved that warm the cockles. These products are transforming location fi lming on a budget and allowing us to create beauti ful television.”
The Mad Bad Ad Show airs on Channel 4 on Friday 17 February at 10pm. 10 O’Clock Live returns to Channel 4 on Wednesday 8 February
Polecam: offers creative freedom
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