The Benefits of Filming Radio Programmes
Post categories: visualisation
| 06:00 UK time, Friday, 25 March 2011
Mark Kermode, filmed in the 5 live studio
Last week in the Independent wrote a thoughtful .
At 5 live we've been video streaming a variety of our programmes for some time. You can see them by clicking the 'Watch live' link on the homepage. As her article shows, Jane is a fan; she writes that, "Seeing radio broadcasters interact adds another dimension to the politician's evasion or the celebrity's confession. There's a relaxed intimacy to radio on screen, an unguarded quality, which seems to bring out the best in people."
Jane praises some of our presenters in particular: "Mark Kermode, for example, gives a magnificently gesticulating performance on 5 live's Kermode and Mayo's Film Review, which is so much more expressive than his more restrained TV appearances... Richard Bacon and his guests look far matier than pure radio reveals."
I asked Jane what prompted her to write the article and she replied that, "This idea first occurred to me properly when I was watching a recent episode of Richard Bacon interviewing Sarah Brown and found it was far more interesting and telling to observe Richard's guests than just listen to them. It gave an extra dimension, and an added drama to the occasion."
The main reason we film 5 live programmes is to further engage listeners with our output. Do you agree that it adds a welcome "extra dimension"? If so I'd be interested to know which programmes you enjoy watching and whether there are programmes that we don't currently stream that you'd like to watch online.
Related Links
- Jane Thynne's article
Comment number 1.
At 25th Mar 2011, carrie wrote:"Richard Bacon and his guests look far matier than pure radio reveals."
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Comment number 2.
At 25th Mar 2011, Dom wrote:"It gave an extra dimension, and an added drama to the occasion."
Watch TV then if that is what you want. A good radio interviewer, which in my opinion Bacon is not, should be able to get the best out of a guest and not need cameras to add 'drama'.
It seems to further massage Richard 'you can see me on 4 webcambs' Bacon's ego having cameras often telling listeners they can see his various dodgy jackets and cardigans by going online.
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At 25th Mar 2011, CORNISH DARREN FEWINS wrote:The guests are always better behaved and better dressed... some even shave, (accept Katie Price), when the show is streamed.
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At 25th Mar 2011, Fedster wrote:I would be intrested to watch the likes of Alan Green commentating, surely it would not be a Rights issue if you pointed a Camera at Alan Green,Mike Ingham and Lawro while they were commentating.
Has this been tried before Nigel?
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At 25th Mar 2011, Nigel Smith wrote:@Fedster - That's definitely worth thinking about. You do need permission to film inside football grounds and it's not always granted. The big problem of streaming from a ground would be setting up the connectivity and also space for the cameras (radio commentary positions are not spacious). Streaming from our studios is relatively simple due to fixed camera positions, auto-mixing and constant connectivity.
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At 25th Mar 2011, Sarnia wrote:I can't see thwe point of the webcams - I listen to radio - not watch it; as Dom pointed out if peopl want to watch - then surely that's what TV is for?
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At 25th Mar 2011, GingerTompkins wrote:Can't really see the point of watching Alan Green or Mike Ingham commentating.Surely whats going on in the match is more important than the commentators ?
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At 25th Mar 2011, ryanw wrote:Why is this Nigel Smith guy? Is he new? Dont remember seeing him around here?
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At 25th Mar 2011, Fedster wrote:Ryan why dont you click his name and find out?
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At 25th Mar 2011, Mimi wrote:Agree with points 6 & 7
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At 26th Mar 2011, Amysmythe wrote:Does Jane Thynne still work for the Ö÷²¥´óÐã Nigel?
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At 26th Mar 2011, Nigel Smith wrote:@Amysmythe - Jane Thynne is a freelancer. She started her career at the Ö÷²¥´óÐã but has not been on staff for a long time. Jane occasionally contributes to Radio 4 programmes. There's more info on her website >>
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At 30th Mar 2011, U14827766 wrote:This comment was removed because the moderators found it broke the house rules. Explain.
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