For the research element to the process of producing my lifestyle show, I researched into similar shows with known and successful presenters in order to get a deeper insight into what it takes to present a cooking show. One of the chefs included Lorraine Pascale, not only because she is a female but also her cooking style is one which interests and inspires me. From watching her present the shows and cooking different dishes I can see the experience she has gained over the years which shows through her food always turning out brilliant every time. This was helpful in many ways than one. Firstly, I was able to understand the relationship a cooking show presenter has with their audience and how this may or may not impact on their reactions. This taught me that as a cooking show presenter your mode of address to your audience must be clear and engaging in order to capture their full attention.
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Another presenter I researched into was chef Gordon Ramsay. His experience and style also caught my attention, and as I am familiar with his show 'Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares' broadcast on Channel 4, I know from watching him, he is a good chef to get inspiration and ideas from. His mode of address to his audience is what I found most interesting, and more specifically his verbal techniques and choice of language. Although there are times where he may use profanity carelessly, I still feel like this is the key to his effectiveness in the kitchen and delivering the best presentation in his presenter role. He also frequently uses hand gestures to illustrate what he wants you to know, this is also another strength to his way of presenting his shows. I will take away his style of presentation in terms of his communication as well as his desire to get the best results possible. Watching him was very useful to me in understanding that confidence is vital when presenting a cooking show and communication is also vital.
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Moving on to the difficulties that I encountered during the pre-production period. Firstly, one difficulty was deciding what to actually make for the cooking show. Although, I knew by then that I wanted to bake something as I find it more exciting than regular cooking, I still found it hard to decide on a food to make. Nevertheless this didn't take up much of my time and I decided on making something middle eastern and went for a Palestinian dessert called Kunafa which I have eaten before and found to be very delicious. Once I'd settled on this idea, I then begun my rehearsals starting in school first, where I filmed in a classroom. I didn't have the ingredients for this rehearsal, but knew the cooking instructions well so I used tools that I could find and improvised on what I could potentially say in the final show.
At this point I was also completing my pre-production documents including the shooting script and location recce. These at the time of completing them were different as the dish I had in mind was different, this was a middle eastern dessert called Kunafa. I thought that as I've previously tried the dish and enjoyed it , I would find it quite interesting to have a go at. However, as I found the actual filming of the show difficult I decided to change my idea to something which was still simple and engaging to the viewers watching. Further, after thought I decided that I will make chocolate brownies because they are fun and exciting to make and eat, I also, knew that my target audience being the same as before would enjoy it just as much as the kunafa, as they're both sweet desserts. My next steps from there were to do a rehearsal (once was enough as I've made the dessert in the past) just to see how I am going to be introducing the show and speaking throughout etc. Once the rehearsal was done I was confident that I can begin filming, which I did the following week. This time the filming process ran much more smoothly and efficiently and I was able to act on all the mistakes I'd made previously during filming rehearsals.
Additionally, the editing process here went quickly and I didn't have to re-shoot any shots that were not fitting in right with the editing and framing. This was a bonus because it meant that I could get on with the editing of the shots, playing around with different sounds and music to include without having to worry about re-shooting anything. However, I think that sound plays an important part of most productions, and in my cooking show the music used which was a Christmas song by Justin Beiber wasn't the most suitable. I definitely could have improve upon that, putting in a song which suited the feel and atmosphere of the show. Although, there were not many editing techniques used, I don't think it takes anything away from the show, it was also very tricky to get the camera around my kitchen (which is ridiculously small).
This week was the final stage of my cooking show production process, as I have now completed the filming and will move straight on to the editing. I would like to take my time whilst editing this particular production as I feel the editing may add to the overall engagement of the show. The two main editing techniques I am thinking of using are ; continuity (match on action) and fades. The type of show I have chosen to make is a lifestyle show which is obviously conveying a realistic lifestyle , therefore the match on action will ensure that the show is running smoothly and consistently without any obvious cuts, making it look as realistic and real-life to the audience as possible. Also, the fades will again allow the audience to stay engaged and not be put off by any abrupt cuts. Once the editing is done I will evaluate the final cooking show by getting a focus group together.
This week I have filmed my final cooking show. Although it took me some time to get everything together I have finally been able to get myself back on track to making a cooking show on brownies. The location has changed from my friends kitchen to my kitchen at home because of some issues with the lighting and spacing in her kitchen which would make it hard for me to get the right shots and angles. Also, although my kitchen at home is small and I initially thought it would bring forward some problems for me when filming, I found that this wasn't a major problem as I had my friend there to help.
In terms of the filming, everything with the shots and angles and lighting went pretty smoothly and I was able to make the brownies quickly and without much problem.
I have decided to not include any talking whilst filming and cooking as I found this to be difficult during my other 2 practices. Instead I have decided to either go with a voice-over that would be on top of the clips as they play or have a video in the bottom right of the screen of me talking about the different steps/ instructions I am taking to end up with the final result which is the brownies.
My next step is to edit the video and put everything together.
This week I have bought my ingredients as I feel I am now ready to film the real cooking show after 2 rehearsals and researching on existing cooking show presenters I am confident that I will do well or just as well as they do. I haven't changed my recipe , but have decided to go with a different kitchen in another location as the one at my friend's house wasn't well lit when filming from certain angles, and some of the shots were uneven in terms of the lighting. I have chosen to film in my neighbours kitchen as it is beaming with light and even if I were to film during the evening time the artificial lights inside the kitchen are pretty bright. I will act on any mistakes I made during the two rehearsals I done and hopefully this will raise the quality of my presenting skills.
This week I have filmed another practice show for my lifestyle programme. Although I found the first rehearsal in the classroom useful in helping me get into the mode, I feel this rehearsal is a lot more effective for me to understand how I will structure my show and deliver the presentation. This was filmed in my friends house, I chose this location because my friends kitchen is quite big and professional looking, she also has a good oven and good cooking equipment which will add to the rehearsal in a beneficial way. I got my friend to film me whilst I was cooking, and I found that she didn't have much skill with the camera so this is what let me down.
The technical features I used in my cooking show varied in terms of suitability to the type of show I was making, in this case a cooking show. Firstly, starting with the camera language I began introducing the show with an eye-level angle and a medium close up shot in order to show my face clearly but also capture the audiences attention right from the start. As shown below in the shot you can visibly see that I am in a kitchen, it does not look like a studio set-up which makes it realistic to the viewer. This shot lasted around 19 seconds before moving on to the next shot. In terms of the lighting here, I used the overhead light in my kitchen which is artificial. I would say that it was quite well lit and at the same time not too bright, this satisfies the audience because if the lighting were to be dim right from the first shot, then the audience will not feel engaged or invited to carry on watching. Focusing on my verbal techniques, I would say that I was effective in engaging my audience right from the beginning, as my choice of language was suitable for the presenter role. In saying words such as 'delicious' , 'sweet', and 'start from scratch' I am mimicking language that would be used in a professional cooking show by an actual chef.
The next shot is of the ingredients that I will be using to make the brownies. The shot was a birds eye view of the ingredients, showing them using this angle is effective because its easier for the audience to see in a clear way. However, on the other hand my hands were a bit jittery, making the shot look unstable. Again the lighting was continuous from the last shot and is brightly lit.
Lastly, looking at the editing I think I have done well in putting in text simultaneously with what I was saying which makes it again visually and audibly easier for my audience. The text used was in order to show the different ingredients and the amounts needed for each one e.g you would need 3 eggs.
Here I am now into the cooking stage and at this particular point am mixing together the butter, chocolates and sugar as shown in the screen grab. The camera angle here is a medium high angle facing towards me, and the shot type is a close-up. I believe most cooking shows usually have most of the cooking stage filmed with this shot type, in order to show the food to the audience clearly. I have done this, it would be effective as the audience are able to get a very close look at what is going on and what ingredients are being added each time. I think one thing that I could have improved upon with this shot is making the duration less, because it went on for too long when it didn't really have to.
at the point 0:48
These shots were badly taken and angled and although they were clear in showing me and my facial expressions, I believe that I have broken the 180 degree rule. As you can see with this first shot the camera is to my left and is at the same level as me. In this shot I was also in a different stage of the cooking. Whereas with the second shot the camera is now to my right, this may confuse the audience as both shots show a different perspective. However, a positive here would be the lighting and sound. The lighting was consistent throughout from the shot before these two, which allows
at the point 2:25
there to be consistency and flow from the beginning to the end. In terms of the sound, I feel it was of the same standard as the lighting. My voice generally was clearly projected and what I was saying was synchronized with what I was doing. This makes it much easier for the audience, as it helps them follow me step by step, instead of being distracted by a sound issue.
Next I'll comment on the editing at different points of the show, comparing the techniques used to a real life cooking show and whether I used them in an effective way.
To begin, the first editing technique used was in the opening credits in the introduction of the show, where the
This week I bought my ingredients and began the rehearsals for my cooking show, these were done in school and I used different objects to pretend they were my ingredients. Once I was confident with the rehearsals off camera, I recorded myself for real. This was difficult and I found myself starting over multiple times, as some the ingredients I was referring were not in front of me and I wasn't actually making the dish, so it was hard to pretend that's what I was doing. However, I feel that I still was able to mention all the ingredients and in what order they would be added. Now I will have to use my rehearsal as a guide for when I actually make the show, so that I perfect it.
This week I have been filming some of my show that will take up a small portion of the entire production. After being in contact with the Palestinian chef, I received a confirmation email and went to the restaurant where he works to film an interview with him. The interview was successful and I managed to take short shots of the restaurant from the outside and in. Another things which went well was that the chef offered for me to film the show at his kitchen in the restaurant which was generous of him.
This week I have been in contact with a Palestinian restaurant asking if I could get and interview with one of the chefs working there. Although this isn't written in the specification for this unit, I feel it's necessary to have a professional talking about the dish and its origins in Palestine, especially because its where he comes from. I have also changed the location of the show from my friends kitchen to another friend's kitchen this is because it may look noticeable that we have both filmed in the same location. Another thing I've done this week is completed my pre-production documents because it's getting closer to the dates of my schedule for when I'm filming the show. The next steps is to have the interview with the chef and practise the dish I'll be cooking so that I am comfortable making it on the day of filming.
This week me and my peers filmed our pitches for the presentation proposals that we are considering. For my pitch I spoke about my first idea which was of a Lifestyle show, for which I have decided to make a cooking show. I went through explaining the reasons behind my decision including my target audience. Then I spoke about what my alternatives would be if my cooking show was to not go to plan, these were a chat show and continuity announcer. I thoroughly thought about the other options of TV presenting and these two stood out to me because of there styles and effectiveness.
Similarly, I went through them each explaining why I would do them, but also what things may go wrong logistically that I would have to consider.
Evaluation:
This is my rehearsal for my Lifestyle cooking show, I made this rehearsal in one of the classrooms in school and before I pressed the record button I made sure to practice what I'll say multiple times so that I didn't hesitate in front of the camera when it was recording. I began with ''Hello and welcome to another episode in Nada's kitchen''.
For most people, there is nothing they'd like best than a nice concluding dish to end their meal, something sweet, soft and simple. I have chosen to make this dessert for my lifestyle show because of it being a notable dish that is widely sold and eaten in many Arab countries one of them being my own.
This is a classic Palestinian desert originating from the city of Nablas, and is made as a cheesy pastry soaked in sweet syrup.
It is a dessert widely enjoyed by most Arabs in Africa, particularly in Egypt and in the Middle East where it is most popular in countries like Turkey, Lebanon and Israel.
I have chosen to produce a lifestyle show and be the presenter for it, the format which I intend it to be is for a family to watch and enjoy. I have chosen after considering each type of lifestyle show there is to go with a cooking show, because I wanted to be comfortable when in front of the camera, I also know how to cook a few dishes so it will not be a burden on my shoulders as I have some experience. I also decided to go with this type of show because I wanted to emphasis the multicultural element to a city like London, and seeing as my audience are going to be British it is educational as well as appealing to them. For the dish I have chosen to make a traditional Egyptian desert which you can have with a hot drink ie plain tea, and it is a sweat but simple desert to go for it is also a prominent dish in Egypt and very well known by the arabic countries world wide.
Lorraine Pascale
The cooking show host Lorraine Pascale is a very successful cook, and owns her own cooking show. Here she is hosting a show called 'Lorraine Pascale: cooking made easy-simple' where she demonstrates to the audience how she makes a fun and easy dish, which is herSausage roll’s big night out and mature cheddar straws. The first verbal technique I have noticed is her use of language, because this is a cooking show she needs to make the audience stay engaged by choosing descriptive fun language that will make them excited about the dish. She uses words like 'scoop this up with a knife', and making slight comments where appropriate, for example 'they look like they're all tucked up in bed' this is adding to the emphasis on the fact that she is still trying to keep her audience engaged whilst trying to look busy. Another verbal technique she uses is her consistency and a bit of pace of delivery, this is done well because there are never any gaps or quiet moments where she doesn't talk for a long time. This is effective because it makes the delivery flow and she is not making any awkwardness, it also shows that her communication towards the audience is friendly and inviting.
One visual technique would be her body language, she comes across quite friendly and welcoming because she smiles a lot and uses friendly hand gestures, that indicate to the audience that she is happy and excited about the dish. Another visual technique is her dress and appearance, this is fit for the purpose of the show because she is wearing casual clothing-jeans and a shirt. This allows the audience to be relaxed and not take it as a serious show, also cooking can be a hobby to some people so by her dressing in this way helps the audience to see the fun side of cooking.
Gordon Ramsay
The next example I will use is the famous British chef Gordon Ramsay, this show is called ' Chef Ramsay teaches amateurs how to cook a steak'. He starts the show by giving the audience an anecdote about his childhood and his fathers butchers shop. One visual technique I've noticed is his dress and appearance, we see him wearing a chefs outfit and this is crucial for the purposes of the show, because he is dealing with convincing three 17 year old's to become butchers, this makes them more prone to believing and taking him seriously. Another visual technique is his hand gestures which are expressive and effective to the audience as his is trying the describe the dishes and techniques he is teaching. One verbal technique would be the sentence structure, this is well done because he uses tricky questions to challenge his guests and the audience, which helps to add interest to the
One visual technique would be her body language, she comes across quite friendly and welcoming because she smiles a lot and uses friendly hand gestures, that indicate to the audience that she is happy and excited about the dish. Another visual technique is her dress and appearance, this is fit for the purpose of the show because she is wearing casual clothing-jeans and a shirt. This allows the audience to be relaxed and not take it as a serious show, also cooking can be a hobby to some people so by her dressing in this way helps the audience to see the fun side of cooking.
Chat Show
A chat show is another type of tv programme and shows a host which is the show's presenter and a guest talking about an issue or topic. The role of a host on this type of programme is to question the guest to try and find out information either about them or something they're affiliated with which could be a; film, tv show, magazine, book etc. The guest on the other hand can either come to promote themselves or the film, tv show or book they're involved with by answering the question posed by the host. In this case the chat show or better known 'talk show' I am looking at is the ITV show 'The Jeremy Kyle Show' which is aired on the ITV and ITV+1 channels. The show's main aim is to solve disputes between friends, family member or partners and uncover lie's with its lie detector tests. The host here is Jeremy Kyle who is talking to the three guests about their dispute which is a phone which has gone missing.
One visual technique used is the dress and appearance which shows the host wearing a suite and tie which he is always seen wearing, this makes him look professional and the show look serious. This however will not apply to my lifestyle show because there I will not be wearing a suit and tie but rather a casual attire, this is because the atmosphere for most lifestyle shows is usually calm and chilled. To add, I want my audience members to have fun whilst they watch me cooking, by wearing a suit I will be distracting them into thinking too seriously about the show. One verbal technique shown is Jeremy's tone of voice where he shouts in an aggressive manner towards his guests, this makes him look confrontational and the effective of this on the audience is that they will have mixed emotions and are directed and almost forced to agree with him. This again is not the style I am going for in my cooking show because I want the audience to be able to make their own minds up about the things I say and not have to agree with everything, this will give my audience the chance to think and feel liberally. Therefore, I am not going to be producing a chat show because it doesn't fit the objective and style I am going for.
Continuity annoncer
A continuity announcer is someone who announces the next show/film etc between shows on tv, they're usually heard when a show is about to start and one of the main reasons for their job is to allow for deaf people to hear what the next show will be. As well as telling the viewers what show is on next they also remind and warn us as a disclaimer of any scene's where there is sexual content or violence or animal slaughter etc. This is E4's continuity announcer Kelsey Bennett who we hear announcing various shows that are about to come on. The channel E4 is primarily aimed at young people/young adults and that is because the majority of the shows aired on there are watched by people of that range, some shows include ; Tattoo fixers, Hollyoaks, Made in Chelsea and so on. This brings me to the verbal techniques used, here we hear Kelsey's tone of voice to be quite light hearted and happy with a few jokes here and there, this important because the audience are young people and if they hear someone with quite a mellow boring voice, they will not become excited to watch the upcoming show.
This is my pitch for my TV show, where I am talking about which presenter role I would like to take on and the reasons behind my decision. I have chosen to do a lifestyle show, which will be a cooking show. This is because I am familiar with shows like 'Jamie Oliver's 30 minute meals' and 'Come dine with me' and have seen how the presenters on those shows go about presenting the show.
Additionally, I spoke about everything else that I will consider when making this cooking show which are things like the location and the lighting, the dialogue and presentation style, which are all things that need to be done well in order for the show to look professional and appealing to the target audience. To add, I then went on to talk about my alternatives if my lifestyle show was to not go to plan, which were a chat show host or a continuity announcer. For each I went through anything which I thought may go wrong on the day of filming and how I can avoid them, also the reason why I think I'll be a good host for each show. To add, I went through discussing the target audience for each one and how they will be appealed to, and why I've chosen these particular age ranges and socio-economic classes.
On improvement, I could have elaborated more on specific points which my peers didn't understand and make what I'm saying more clearer. I could have also answered their question more thoroughly making them understand everything and have a clear picture of what I am talking about. This is essential for any pitch if it is going to be a good one.
News presenters probably have one of the most challenging jobs in the media industry. The work of a news presenter is to report the news for that day. In this particular news report Cathy Newman is presenting on the Channel 4 news, talking about Britain's oldest working theatre. The context in which this is in is a news room where they report on news stories.
To begin, I will discuss her visual techniques in how she comes across to the audience. This is shown through a number of ways, for example her dress and appearance is quite formal where she is wearing a decent looking dress and her hair looks rightly done and appropriate. This is important for the target audience because it allows them to take what she is saying quite seriously and not be swayed away or distracted by what she is wearing. Also, it is relevant to the context that this news reporter is in because it allows again for the audience to take her seriously in what she is saying. However, this is not to say that the dress is completely appropriate, because some may argue that it is showing too much of her skin which is not the best way of showing formality on a news programme. Secondly, I would say that her movement is quite quirky and makes her seem nervous, this is seen throughout as she twists often and moves the papers from hand to hand. This type of movement is ok to some extent but if done too much it might become noticeable to the audience and so the impression would be that she is nervous and not good at the job. Some verbal techniques which I have noticed are her consistency and sentence structure. Right from the beginning at 0:02 we hear her introducing the topic and she is stopping with every word and sounding slightly out of pace. This is making her sound somewhat confused or unsure of what she is saying it also makes it hard to understand what she is trying to get across right away, therefore the audience are made to feel slightly disoriented. Also, her sentence structure is discouraged because of the inconsistency in her words, this means that because she is being inconsistent from time to time she isn't saying the sentence in a flowing way which makes it easier to understand.
Continuity announcer
A continuity announcer's job is to introduce the next programme and this lasts up to 5 seconds during the break/advert time. This is done to allow people to know what programmes are coming up and to aid blind people with hearing what is coming on next. The visual techniques do not apply to this role because the audience can not see the announcer but just hear them.
Therefore, I will discuss the verbal techniques used in this indent which is from the BBC channel announcing the Beijing Olympics opening ceremony. The announcer should stick to the BBC's ethos of keeping and maintaining their level of respect to the audience and not being impartial.
The presenter delivers the announcement with a hypened timbre which is a slightly high pitched voice with a bit of volume. This allows the target audience to feel an excitement about the show coming up next, which is why they have to be said in this particular way. If the announcer said it in a mellow, normal voice then I think the audience are going to become uninterested in what they're saying. The presenters use of language is quite engaging to the audience as well because he uses quite exciting words that make the audience feel a sense of excitement about whats to come, this is effective for an audience because they are instantly being indicated to that the next show/programme will be something engaging for them to watch. It is also their job to let the audience know all of their platforms and this is done in this example where he mentions the BBC's website and this is therefore informative to the audience. Also, the fact that this is a fun family show coming on the announcer would have had to sound joyful as he did to almost invite the audience and make them feel a sense of excitement that this is coming on.
Broadcast journalist
Broadcast journalists like Nick Robinson are part of the everyday BBC news. A journalist like nick Robinson has to appear knowledgeable about the issue and have a deep understanding of it, they have to speak in a similar way to a news presenter, and the difference is they are presenting a lot more information than a news presenter. A broadcast journalist will have to had researched all their information before their broadcast, they have to talk in a very serious manner especially if you’re a political journalist, their expressions will always be quite stern or serious, they are normally answering a question from the news presenter this creates a debate style presentation, the way these journalists dress is also quite important as it can subtly make them more trust worth and informative. One verbal technique used here by Nick Robinson, would be his use of quotation where he briefly mentions what Mr Farage has said a few years ago this is seen at the point 0:38, the audience will benefit from this use of quotation because it adds more valid information to the report and therefore they'll be able to understand it better. Also, another verbal technique used is the breadth of vocabulary this is used throughout and shows that Mr Robinson is well knowledgeable on this topic and of politics in general and this assures the audience that he knows what he's talking about. One visual technique I have noticed is the facial expressions, we see that Nick Robinson is giving stern, serious and concerned expressions this helps to emphasis the importance of the issue being discussed and helps the audience to realize this. Another visual technique is his dress and appearance, where he is clearly wearing appropriate clothing for the report , a shirt and tie with a jacket as he is outside. This allows us to again understand that this is a formal and professional setting , the people involved with the topic are professionals in their field (Nigel Farage).
Magazine Programme Presenters
Magazine program presenters are not expected to have a deep understanding of what they are presenting but they are expected to be knowledgeable across a range of subjects, they need to be able to appear in control and link different bits of information together. One example of this is the magazine show Top Gear, with the main presenter - Jeremy Clarkson. He is very relaxed and laid back which makes the audience like him, he doesn't show any sign of being an formal presenter as he uses some informal words regularly. His knowledge and interviewing skills are what make him a suitable presenter for this type of show, and makes the person being interview feel comfortable to talk about a topic like cars. As he is part of a 3 person presentation group with James May and Richard Hammond, they are always joking together, and use a very laid back presentation style.One visual technique that is always noticeable is their dress and appearance, the clothes we see them constantly wearing are shirts/t-shirts and trousers. This reflects their laid back style of presenting and goes with it very well. I think that if they were wearing suits and ties and spoke informally it will be a bit confusing and perhaps unsuitable for the audiences preferences. The next visual technique is their facial expressions this is shown where they're driving the vehicles in a high speed and they're gritting their teeth and squinting their eyes all of theses expressions help to mold the fact that they're going to extreme levels for the entertainment of their audience and also that they're enjoying what they love best or their hobby. One verbal technique used is their use of language I have realized that they often swear quite frequently one example is at the point 0:46 this is perhaps not suitable for the younger audience watching, it also gives them a bad image and makes the producers look bad, as it is negative language, it makes people ask how laid back can presenters get? Another verbal technique used is the timbre which is the tone/volume and pitch in their voices this can vary depending on the situation they're in but we hear them often shouting or speaking with a high volumed voice this shows that their excitement but can also show their urgency to deliver to the audience this is displayed at the point 2:46.
Game Show Host
Game shows are the type of program people like to watch when they get back from work, quick easy watching that they can interact with. For example the game show Catchphrase presented by Steven Mulhern, is always very relaxed with the contestants who have never been on a TV show before this makes them more relaxed as well as the audience. The witty thinking is very good as it keeps the show moving,I think he is able to think very quickly which helps with the general mood between the audience and contestants and viewers very light.
Steven uses a lot of verbal techniques to engage the audience with what he is talking about, if he didn’t he would just be talking seemingly without any interest in the topic, it would be more of a ramble with no order to it. As soon as he starts having a structure to his presentation it becomes a lot easier to follow, the vocabulary he uses to his advantage to describe things with grander words which is when he uses paraphrasing which is when he describes something using different words to that all mean the same thing for example ''a picture is worth a thousand words'' he also puts things into context for the audience. He uses illustrative language to describe what he’s talking about this makes it easy for the audience to imagine what he is describing. The tone and pace of his voice makes him seem like he is amazed by it, he uses a lot of pauses to just stare and think, he is trying to make the audience feel the same way he does, using all these techniques help him make the show more appropriate to the target audience.
Presenters Physical gestures towards another host, contestant and someone being interviewed are very important for example on the Jonathon Ross show if the host ignored an attempt at a hand shake from the person he is about to interview, the lack of a physical gesture there immediately tells us that person that is not welcome. Visual techniques I have noticed are his dress and appearance where he is wearing a suit, this is I think not that appropriate to this context because it is a relaxed show unlike the news, people ought to watch it to enjoy and have a laugh about it, not be serious. Therefore I would say that for game shows the presenter shouldn't be dressed in a suit and tie but rather a shirt and trousers.
Lifestyle programme presenter
Lifestyle programmes are ones which deal mainly with peoples lifestyles, they're mainly aimed at 15-40 year olds all races and ethnicities and both genders , also a ratio-economic of D-B's. This could be from looking at the food we eat to the place we live in. For example, if you're having problems with your diet and need someones help a show like 'My Big Fat Diet' is good for giving people advice on how to go on a healthy diet. The presenter Anna Richardson is taking the audience through how to get on a good diet. One verbal technique she uses to make the audience stay engaged with what she is saying is the appropriateness to the audience, this is done well because she discusses many things surrounding what a good diet is and what is consists of. Furthermore, another verbal technique she uses is her pace of delivery this is done in an engaging way to the audience where she pauses between some words and makes gaps within her sentences to make what she is saying sound more interesting to her audience. Another verbal technique used is the breadth of vocabulary this is evident at the point 0:29 where she provides some facts about what she is talking about, I think this adds more breadth to the message she is trying to get across as it is something which the audience can think about and question. One visual technique used is her physical gestures and hand movements where when she talks about losing weight for example she puts her hands around her waist, this is important when addressing any issue or topic because it helps visualize everything for your audience making what you're saying easier to understand. Documentary presenter
Documentary presenters are quite different some are real some are fake, for example, Louis Theroux his documentary’s seem very real especially the way he presents them, he is never afraid to ask potentially offensive or uncomfortable questions, the way he talks about the subjects he presents is always very casual this is to keep the viewer comfortable as he does cover a few uncomfortable topics. These are mainly aimed at a niche target audience or people around the ages of 15-49 all races/ethnicities and both genders a socio economic class of D-B's.
One of the best documentary presenters would be Bear Grylls, his presentation style is very unique in terms of wildlife documentary’s, he always gets right up close to the animal he is filming, this makes it a lot more interesting for the viewer, also the fact that many people have grown up with him presenting wildlife shows, this makes his voice very familiar and easy to listen to, the way he talks is very audience engaging especially when presented with amazing imagery from the camera team.
I this episode Bear is accompanied with President Obama and are in Alaska, his visual techniques are quite obvious to point out where he is wearing geared up costume for the occasion, with a backpack and a raincoat with trousers and a shirt. This is appropriate so allows the audience to enjoy the adventure because he is looking fit to go. Another visual feature is his physical gestures, whilst he is talking to the president and describing things we see him pointing and moving about his hands in a descriptive effort to show us that he trying to get information across. This again shows that it is appropriate but also shows that he knows what he is saying, it also gives him life and makes the audience more interested in listening to him. If he was standing with his hands to his side all the time the audience will get quite bored. One verbal technique he used was illustrative language this is seen all throughout the documentary where everything he says is backed up with facts or useful information, this allows the audience to gain more in terms of knowledge on the topic and of wildlife and shows that he as a presenter is trustworthy because his is knowledgeable of his specialty.
DJ
In the world of mainstream radio like radio 1 having the right presenter can make your ratings go up or down as they are the voice of that show for however long there on for, radio 1 presenters are normally in their twenty’s as they have to appeal to their target audience which is 12 – 20 year olds, all ethnicities and both genders and a socio economic class of C-Bs, they can do this by speaking and using popular vocabulary that will appeal to their audience, the presenter will be very chatty in the way they present the show for example Nick Grimshaw who is like that is very popular at the moment. Presenters don’t need to know the music that they are playing just be able to connect with their target audience, although it would be better if they did. Here Nick is interviewing the pop star Justin Bieber, and is talking about Justins latest hits and what he's been getting up to, this is appealing to the audience because Justin is a younger artist and everybody knows him and his music in this day and age. One visual technique is Nick's body language, we see that he is slouching slightly on the chair and not really sitting up straight, this is good because it always for the atmosphere to be relaxed and enjoyable and strain free, for both the guest and the audience. Another visual technique I have noticed is his movement about the place, you can tell that he is trying to keep the interviewing calm and enjoyable by constantly moving which makes him look like he is active and playful. One verbal technique is his choice or use of language, he uses swear words here and there which is I think not that relevant and for the younger audience listening or watching is not a good impression. However, one verbal technique used which is good at engaging the audience in the right way is his consistency with the interview. This is good because he is moving from question to question making it flow easily and so there is more to talk about this is important also, as the listeners and viewers want to hear about or from the star as much as they can, so by Nick continuously asking a stream of different questions and making everything flow is enjoyable and interesting for the audience.
