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Evaluating a Television Production


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When evaluating a group's television production, consider the following elements:

Content 

Is the production

  • attention-getting, arresting
  • credible
/5

Performance

Acting

  • body language (eye contact with camera, actors)
  • mannerisms (any distracting ones?)
  • gestures (apt for character portrayed?)
  • voice
    - clear and easy to hear
    - inflection appropriate
    - accent pertinent, consistent
    - pace consistent with character
    - pauses appropriate
  • dialogue (credible and expressive?)


    rapport with audience (are actors serious about the task?)

Staging
  • looks authentic, lots of work put in it?
  • costumes and make-up credible?
                                                                            /20


Technical Qualities (if applicable)

Camera Shots

  • variety - close-up, extreme close ups, medium, medium long
  • variety of angles
  • focus
  • steadiness
Editing
  • shots flow smoothly
  • no inconsistencies of motion
Graphics/Titles 
  • well designed?
Sound
  • clear
  • use of background music
/20



 
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