Before finalizing the last project, I chose the role of GFX and vision switcher. For one thing, I have been the GFX in practice, which therefore I feel more familiar with. On the other hand, I am really interested in the control console since I firstly entered the control room, so I want to learn how to use it.
Another reason of my choice of the role is I found the importance of GFX and EVS. They belongs to extra or additional resources. It is necessary in a talk show because of a few reasons. One is for supporting the host’s argument, generating stronger effect. The other is for enhancing the satire and humor.
I personally really like the graphic in the weather report. It is not only presenting the Cyclone Malcolm but also the political situation/conflict by using the public figures of Peter Dutton and Malcolm Turnbull.
During the rehearsal, I made a few mistakes on being the vision switcher for segment 1. I did not switch the between cameras and turn to the EVS properly. The biggest reason is because I was not familiar enough with the script and I didn’t know that there were some changes on camera. And I did not control the EVS while practice, so that was the first time for me to operate it, which made me more nervous. After talking with the director and confirmed the changes, I finally improved and solved the problem. Processed on segment 3, my role becomes to graphics. I felt it less stressful than the previous role because I have more experience on it and to be honest it is much easier to be operated with.
Through doing this project, I realize the importance of collaboration in a TV studio. A clear and specific division is an essential process. Communication makes improvement. Every class provides chance to find the existing problem and solve out. Everyone makes efforts to generate the final production. When I met something I did not understand, my teammates were willing to help me and taught me patiently. And the samples we’ve watched in class are good resources to learn. Overall, The New is a Joke is a good opportunity to learn the professional techniques in TV studio, and I obtained the best experience for the further practice.
