Scripts are word processed pieces of paper, which describes the dialogue or actions being taking place at a specific time in a production. There are 3 different types of scripts for the TV Show. A script on the back of the cue cards, including the Host's dialogue, also guiding when the VT inserts are played. The main script, is a few pages long word processed script, which indicates all of the dialogue the Host has to say, also including stage directions of when VT Inserts are to be played, and also when any of the Contestants/Teams talk. the Another is called a Multi-Cam script, which includes technical information for the crew. The Multi-Cam script can also be used for the Director to make notes on, if some things need changing, after doing a few practice runs. The Director also decides, where camera shots go on the script.
Multi-Cam Script
When producing a Multi-Cam script, the script requires 2 columns. The first column for 'Vision' and the second for 'Audio'. In both columns, it will describe what will be needed to be heard or seen at that particual point in the production. The script describes the duration and track number of any VT inserts needed, the Host's First Words (F.W) and Last Words (L.W), what camera will need to be 'on line', the shot size, and who is being filmed (Host, A, B, C or D).
For example our Multi-Cam Script for the beginning of the show could look like this.
Who has a Multi-Cam Script and Why?
The roles in the production, which will have a Multi-Cam script in front of them when practicing etc, would be the Director, Assistant Director, DVD Operator, Floor Manager and Sound Operators.
The Director would need the script, so he knows when to call out "cut", to the VX, to change the camera. When a CD with audio is needed, the Director would also call "track in", to the Sound or DVD Operators, so they can 'cue' the track. "DVD in" is called by the Director when DVD needs playing. The Assistant Director is expected to be aware of where the show is on the script, just in case the Director has lost track. It is vital that the DVD Operators have a copy too, because they need to know when a VT insert is played, with the track number displayed, so they can also 'cue' up the VT track. It would be useful for the Sound Operators to have a copy as well, so they know when to fade the faders up or down, if some audio was either quieter or louder than others. Lastly, the Floor Manager keeps the script too, so he/she knows when to instruct the audience to clap or "woop". The Floor Manager's calls on set are, a mute countdown and a signal for the audience to clap.
Other Calls
- F.M calls "Floor Ready". This is spoken to the Director, to inform that everyone on the floor is ready to go.
- In most TV shows, they have a VT Opening Title. The very first call when beginning the recording would be "3, 2, 1, Roll VT". This is directed by the Director.
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