'AS LIVE' PRODUCTION: Set Design

In order to give the clearest vision for our show as possible, we decided to draw up a set design. This will display to the panel how feasible our show is in terms of the space and set we need - the set design shows how all the elements of our show will work in the studio environment e.g. how the HOT or NOT board will work and how the interview sections will take place. This will also help to map out camera and lighting positions.

Firstly we set about deciding the dimensions. Having worked on last year's production, we decided we wanted a similar size as this seemed to work well for both the talent and the cameras / crew. We decided to stick with the 3 flats but decided we wanted an extra wall coming out from the back flat. This creates a point of interest in the set, provides somewhere for the on set TV to go and also allows a concealed doorway for the guests. The elements we needed to include in the set were; a doorway, a seating area for the presenters / guests and the hot or not board. All other elements are to aid the brand identity.

To reflect our unique / original brand identity we wanted our set to have a rustic / wood / brick feel as this is generally unseen on TV programmes. The aesthetic we wanted to go for is a similar to the pinterest / tumblr room with muted colour, rustic brick, exposed bulbs, plants, clothes rails etc. To display to the panel the feel we want our set to have we put together this mood board. The mood board also shows 2 TV sets which have a similar look - both of which are chat shows. Both sets use a simple / minimalist set up which supports the look we are aiming for with our show.

Then to show how these elements work in a set design we decided to draw up a digital version of the set. For seating we decided on having high stools - this is so that the presenters / guests can be sat down but still be visible to the audience (as the audience is all on one level). We had considered having the presenters stood up but this would feel too unnatural for a relaxed chat show.

Whilst I made the digital version of the set, Melissa made a miniature model. This can also be used to help work out camera and lighting positions as it shows the set in a 3D model.