Attachment 1 Production Practices Example.pdf

ATTACHMENT 1

PRODUCTION PRACTICES EXAMPLE

Below is a typical broadcast production phase.

1. PRE-PRODUCTION PHASE

(a) Programs may involve treatment, research, script writing, location and studio production, casting for professional talent, set design and construction, scan conversion of computer generated graphic files to higher resolution record devices, careful logistical planning, and frequent conferences with the HUD client offices and GTR/GTM.

(b) Prepare a program design outline for review and approval by the HUD client office and the GTR/GTM.

(c) Prepare and submit a budget (when requested) and a complete schedule for the program production phase for review and approval by the HUD client office and the GTR/GTM.

(d) Secure permission and permits from the appropriate authorities for location shoots when applicable.

(e) Arrange to secure releases and rights, and appropriate licensing agreements relative to talent, sites, and materials when applicable.

(f) Schedule travel requirements including all transportation and hotel accommodations.

2. PRODUCTION PRACTICES

Assemble all elements of production required for successful completion of the project. Complete the production, staging, and actual video recording with broadcast high definition equipment.

Provide a professional crew for video, lighting, sound, production support, and direction, while providing all equipment as needed and required unless furnished by the Department. Some productions accomplished are to be transmitted live in broadcast, or included in productions produced by other Federal and private sector concerns, which require actual video recording be accomplished in HDcam MXF formats unless otherwise specified by the GTR/GTM.

3. POST-PRODUCTION PHASE

(a) Assemble and review all footage and other materials to be inserted in the final product and prepare a detailed plan for editing the finished product for approval by the client office and GTR/GTM.

(b) Schedule editing time in the Studio Suite Ten, Contractors or other post-production commercial editing facility capable of mastering and duplicating audio and video tapes with broadcast standard equipment such as digital video effects, character generators, 3D animation, non-linear editing, on line, off line editing, graphics, music and sound effects, voice over recording capable of production in an interformat environment.

(c) Prepare a rough-cut edit of the program for review and revisions by the HUD client and

(d) Prepare the final program master for review and approval by the HUD client office and

(e) Provide duplicate copies of the program master for distribution as required, to include program title, Total Running Time, and any additional information specified in the task order.