The Late Night Breakfast Show was a group task I partook in within my Media Production class at York St John University. The task we had been given was to create a 10 minute long studio segment as part of our Multi-camera Task. We began this task with research and planning, groups were tasked with looking at existing magazine shows and multi camera productions in order to create our own concepts. We then had to pitch them to the rest of the class, the studio segment agreed upon was The Late Night Breakfast Show, a morning television program devised of multiple smaller segments, which was the concept my group had devised.

We went on to take the Belbin test as a group, in order to assess which roles we would be best suited to. We then went on to discuss the content of the show and the creation of our treatment. This was in order to ensure the show had a purpose, overview, target audience and format, the group then moved on to roles so we could have a fully functioning crew.

I was giving the role of Lighting Technician, I had to research my role and current multi-camera productions on air currently to better understand how to efficiently partake in the project. I looked into the different styles of lighting used within similar projects and went on to discuss the different types of lights we would need with our producer and media technicians. The producer was then able to update the risk assessments for everyone’s safety.

We began our first desk segment with basic studio fluorescent’s and added a pancake lantern to create a softer tone. For our second studio segment, a parody of an antique show, we required spotlighting in order to light up individual items that were being valued. For our third segment, an arts and crafts show, I used a selection of Dedolights in order to create a multi coloured background to create a relaxing atmosphere. I also used Dedolights for our last segment that required a spotlight background.

When using the Dedolights I found that they would become overheated easily, therefore I had to take extra precaution when setting up our studio. I had to ensure I wore heatproof gloves when handling the equipment and that the runner was stood by at all times in case I needed assistance.

I chose to include this artefact within my portfolio as it was a collective task that we, as a crew, had to come together and worked hard on. I felt that myself along with everyone involved had done their job to the best of their abilities and the finished product was a successful and effective product.