Question 1:

As a TV producer/director, you have a presentation to record on location, along a busy street. Assuming that your outdoor shooting equipment is in correct working conditions, describe two lighting problems and three sound problems you may encounter on site.

Propose a solution for each of the instance you mention.

Question 2:

Documentary production relies on certain conventions unique to the genre. Other genres like News and Soap Operas, make use of other conventions which differentiate them from documentaries.

(a) Define the concept of genre and explain how it is important to the producer.

(b) Describe 4 conventions which are peculiar to the production of documentaries and give examples from documentaries (mention their titles) you have watched to show how these conventions are used in producing such programmes.

Question 3:

Describe briefly 10 criteria you consider as important in the evaluation of a television programme.