Behind the Scenes: Planning and Producing Television Shows Training Course (Online / Remote)
1Summary
Viewers only see the final thirty minutes on screen, but a television show is really the result of dozens of decisions made long before recording starts: who directs the segment, how the lighting and sound are coordinated, what template the show follows, and how live moments are edited on the fly. Because a channel's identity is largely defined by the shows it airs, getting this planning right is not a small detail, it is the difference between a station people trust and one they scroll past.
This course from the Arab British Fellowship Training Academy introduces newcomers and media professionals to the full production process behind television shows, from studio coordination and on-air presence to editing and montage, giving participants a practical entry point into the world of TV production.
2Objectives and target group
Who Should Attend?
- New staff wishing to launch a career in the media industry.
- Editorial staff and professionals involved in TV broadcasting.
- TV broadcasters and newscasters across all topics.
- Anyone working in the preparation and presentation of TV shows.
Course Objectives:
By the end of this program, participants will be able to:
- Plan a TV show's segments and choose the right template for its content.
- Coordinate sound, image, and lighting within a studio production.
- Apply professional body language and ethics as an on-air presenter.
- Handle live broadcasting and basic real-time editing decisions.
3Course Content
Module 1: From Pilot to Full Show
- Training on presenting and testing TV pilot episodes.
- Choosing the right template for the show's content and audience.
Module 2: Presence, Body Language and Ethics on Air
- Proper and effective body language for media shows.
- Ethics and code of conduct for media professionals.
Module 3: Studio Coordination
- Sound, image, and lighting coordination within TV shows.
- Working with the director and technical crew during production.
Module 4: Live Broadcasting and Real-Time Editing
- Managing the live broadcast process.
- Direct editing of programs and materials as they air.
Module 5: News Coverage and Reporting Within Shows
- Integrating news coverage and reporting segments into a show.
- Skills of effective TV broadcasters in delivering casts.
Module 6: Connecting With the Audience
- Building connection with the audience and community engagement.
- Using media coverage of relevant topics to raise public awareness.
- Self-discipline and professional sound performance on air.