Get On TV - Katherine Lapworth - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk
Is this the right book for me? This book gives you everything you need to find, apply for and take part in any reality programme, quiz or talk show. It explains each type of show to you, but most importantly, gives you lots of practical advice from industry insiders on what to say in an application, how to audition, what to expect and how to cope with life before, during and after your 15 minutes of fame. Get on TV includes: Chapter 1: Which programme? Do it for the right reasonsBe preparedThe types of reality shows availableHow to find programmes that are looking for contributors Chapter 2: Who should you appear as? Appearing as yourselfAppearing on a children''s programmeAppearing as an expertAppearing as part of the audienceAppearing as an extra Chapter 3: The application process Getting your story straightFilling out the application formVideo applications and show reelsHave you been on TV before?Appearing as an expert - be selectiveShould you include photos with your application?Appearing on a show - terms and conditionsFollowing up an application form or videoDealing with rejection Chapter 4: Auditions: the screening process Making an impressionThe phone interviewAuditions - be safeThe filmed interviewMaking an impression and loosing those nervesThe table interviewThe quiz and game show interviewThe makeover show interviewThe talent show audition Chapter 5: Practicalities The practicalities and paperworkTesting and checking your detailsSetting boundaries for filmingPulling out of filming on the first day is a bad ideaContractsConfidentiality agreementChild entertainment licenseRelease or content formExpensesHow long does it take Chapter 6: Filming Lights, camera, action!Filming studio programmesFilming on locationGetting to know the teamKeep yourself occupiedFood and refreshmentsEstablish how you are going to be presented on the programmeThe running order or scriptCoping with nervesGetting on with your fellow contributorsYour appearance counts Chapter 7: What happens afterwards? Once it''s over - what happensWill the programme go out?TX: transmissionHow to behave in the ''real'' worldFame and fortuneGetting an agentPitching yourself as an expertWorking in TV Learn effortlessly with a new easy-to-read page design and added features: Not got much time? One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started. Author insights Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the authors'' many years of experience. Test yourself Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress. Extend your knowledge Extra online articles to give you a richer understanding of how to get on TV. Five things to remember Quick refreshers to help you remember the key facts. Try this Innovative exercises illustrate what you''ve learnt and how to use it.
