Stages of Television Production

Television production is the process of making programs using video production devices inside or outside a studio. It consist of three stages; namely pre-production, production and post-production. The first stage comprises of concept creation, treatment, planning, budgeting, scripting, story boarding, casting, location hunt, etc. Second stage is production, where the program is actually made. 

Production is of two types; studio production and outdoor production. Camera and light units, artists, set, properties, etc., are the essential elements in production stage. Activities like editing, dubbing, color correction, special effects, etc., are done in the third stage or post production. Marketing is the final step before the program is set for the launch.

The production process refers to the stages required to complete a media production, from the concept to the final copy. The production process is almost the same for all type of broadcast media. A television production process involves three stages. They are:

Pre-Production

Production

Post-production

These three stages are prime elements of producing meaningful and effective programs. Production process is leaded by executive producer who guides the production team. The production team selects the crew, artists, location and equipment. They make final decisions on script and content.

Pre-production

It is the first stage of production. It involves everything that happens before shooting. Pre-production tasks include scripting, storyboarding, planning, budgeting, casting, construction of sets, props, and costumes, acquiring equipment like lights, camera, etc.

Production

The production process begins with shooting. Director, actors and crew gather at a television studio or on location for filming the scene. Every scene will be shot according to the shooting schedule. The basic equipment used for production is cameras, lighting devices, audio recording devices, Jibs, trolleys and various rigs.

Post production

Post production is referred to as post and it is the final stage of production process. It comprises of tasks like editing, mixing, dubbing, special effects, etc.

Later the final product is previewed by the producer and other responsible authorities to ensure that there are no errors, and the content of the programme does not violate any policies of the studio or the concerned organisation.