The climax of your day is presenting not one but TWO of your very own magazine-style shows - complete with custom-designed title sequence featuring the show’s name and music, multiple cameras, videotape inserts, an interview and more...

• For this extremely ambitious project you’re working with four cameras simultaneously
• You’ll also be working with radio talkback - in other words, you’ll wear an “earpiece” through which you might get timings, instructions from the director, last-minute updates etc.
• It’s recorded as if it was a live show. So, once the show’s started there’s no going back and you’re in the driving seat!
• And because it’s “live”, there’s always the possibility that things may not go totally to plan - for example, you could lose your Autocue, a film clip may break down, or you could suddenly be called upon to ad-lib. In fact, we may even throw a spanner in the works on purpose...
• Prior to the show, you’ll have plenty of time to prepare and familiarise yourself with an individual authentic studio script provided by us, as well as research your chosen guests
• Remember though, this script is just a framework - therefore, if you wish, it’s a simple matter to slightly deviate from it, enabling you to stamp your own personality, uniqueness and style on the shows
• Your script will be your own - every participant has a different script, different title sequence, different music etc. so your show won't be identical to everyone else
• There’s a thorough briefing on each programme’s structure and content before we go “on-air”, as well as the opportunity to discuss any additional thoughts or requirements you may have
• Everyone will have an “on-air time”, so if you’re not ready at the appointed hour, we go without you - just like the real thing!
• First of all, there’s an opening title sequence featuring the show’s name, accompanied by moving pictures and music
• On cue, you'll then introduce the programme and launch into a brief feature or review, taking your words from Autocue
• Following a “countdown” through your earpiece, you then give a short link into a videotape clip, which illustrates your particular feature - e.g. a clip from a film or television show
• After the clip, you’re back on-camera with a short conclusion of your feature or review before moving into a “chat show”-style interview with another member of the course
• Constantly monitoring instructions via your earpiece from the production staff, you must wind the interview up on time, thank your guest and then - as the closing music starts - “trail” next week’s programme, finishing on time to the second
• And then there’s a short break, before you do the whole thing again, only this time you’ll have a different guest and the running time of your second show will be slightly longer
• Both magazine shows are recorded onto your tape so you'll have plenty of footage to choose from
• You’ll find this the most challenging and exciting part of the day, since it brings together the wide range of skills you’ve been introduced to
• It's also a very advanced exercise - in fact, many professional presenters have never had the benefit of such "live" presenting experience
• And - as past participants always seem amazed to discover - by using the studio’s resources and staff to the full, the finished product looks just like the genuine article

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