Producing Unscripted: Make Reality Tv Shows And Documentary Series With Joke And Biagio

A production company (maybe ours) wants to team up with you on your reality TV concept. The idea of “shopping agreements” comes up. But what does that mean? How long should you agree to let someone pitch your idea? What will that process be like? Let us answer all these questions…and more. If you have […] The post Shopping Agreements for Reality TV Concepts appeared first on Producing Unscripted.

It is a truism of reality TV. There’s no better way to sell a show than to produce a great pitch video. Most pitch reels are low-budget. But, even if you have no money there’s one thing you can do to make sure your tape stands out. In fact, we used this secret to sell […] The post Sizzle Reel Secret: How We Sell TV Shows appeared first on Producing Unscripted.

We just came off of an exhilarating – and exhausting – weekend shooting a cable network pilot for a huge, formatted TV show. In our sleep-deprived, semi-delirious state, it occurred to us this is the perfect time to discuss something we’re asked about often: making TV pilots. Rather than just blathering on (we did mention […] The post Making TV Pilots: 5 Practical Tips You Can Use appeared first on Producing Unscripted.

It’s episode 70, and we’re sharing 7 Must-Know Tips for Pitching Reality TV. These are hand-picked to help you avoid the mistakes we see new producers make over and over again. Whether you’re pitching to us or anyone else, by using these 7 tips you’ll look like a pro and drastically increase your chances of […] The post 7 Must-Know Tips for Pitching Reality TV appeared first on Producing Unscripted.

“Remember, pressure is a privilege.” It was some of most mysterious — and meaningful — advice we’ve ever received. Today, we explain why this nugget of knowledge will keep you sane, drive you to new heights, and sleep better at night. Sometimes.   Pressure is a Privilege   Many businesses are chock full of pressure, […] The post Pressure is a Privilege. Here’s Why… appeared first on Producing Unscripted.

TV versus YouTube – it’s something that comes up in discussions with aspiring producers on a daily basis. Why do some shows work better on YouTube than TV? Is TV always better than YouTube? What are the pros and cons of each? Today we’re going to tell you exactly why you may want one platform […] The post TV Versus YouTube – Where Does Your Show Belong? appeared first on Producing Unscripted.

Happy 2016! Today’s episode is all about new beginnings — in fact, it’s a big picture guide to making film and TV as seen from the point of view of new starts. We’ve made over 100 hours of TV and film. Every second of those final projects exists because we’ve embraced…the art of starting.   […] The post Art of Starting: Your Big Picture Guide to Making Film & TV appeared first on Producing Unscripted.

As 2015 ends and 2016 dawns, we couldn't be more excited for aspiring filmmakers and producers everywhere. Here are three things we think deliver amazing news for all budding media artists in the new year. The post 3 Cheerful Filmmaking Facts for 2016 appeared first on Producing Unscripted.

As you already know from reading our in-depth guide on creating and pitching reality shows, there is no better way to quickly break into the business than building your show around a great, real life character. But when you’re putting together very basic casting tapes to test whether or not someone might be great TV, […] The post Casting Tapes: Show, Tell, or Both? appeared first on Producing Unscripted.

Casting Agreements for reality TV and unscripted television — what are they, and do you need one? Do you need casting agreements for all reality TV projects, or just some? Will they cost you money? Should you get a lawyer? Could not getting those casting agreements come back to bite you? The answers are not […] The post Casting Agreements for Reality TV: What-When-Why-How? appeared first on Producing Unscripted.

If you want to work in unscripted television, reality TV — or the entertainment business in general — there are two well-worn paths that lead to success. Which one is right for you? Today we reveal pros and cons on each, and share which one worked for us.   Known Path versus Your Path   […] The post 2 Paths to Hollywood Success appeared first on Producing Unscripted.

Pitching reality TV, documentary series, or unscripted television? After receiving hundreds of pitches, these are the top 3 mistakes people make. Not you! The post Top 3 Pitch Mistakes You’re Making Today appeared first on Producing Unscripted.

Nothing can make your production seem more professional — or more amateurish — than the quality of your sound. Today, audio pro Brett Ulery shares tips and secrets to help you get pro sound on any budget (and we share the $32 audio secret that shaped our careers.)   Sound Is More Important Than Picture […] The post Get Great Audio For Your Unscripted Project On Any Budget appeared first on Producing Unscripted.

People ask us all the time how we edit our TV shows. Until recently, it was a complicated, rambling answer filled with a mish-mosh of pseudo best practices. Not anymore. We’ve just taken our entire company in a brand new direction. We’re now making TV with Adobe Premiere and the Creative Cloud suite, and the […] The post Making TV With Adobe Premiere appeared first on Producing Unscripted.

Reenactments in documentary, film, and TV projects give visual life to past events. They do so by re-creating those moments in a cinematic way. You’ve seen them in groundbreaking films like The Thin Blue Line by Errol Morris, HBO’s recent The Jinx, every crime show on Discovery ID, and in our own upcoming series, Snapped: […] The post Cinematic Storytelling with Reenactments appeared first on Producing Unscripted.

Snapped: She Made Me Do It is our new TV series coming to Oxygen. Today, we tell you, step by step, how we went from idea to green-lit TV series. The post How We Sold Our New TV Show: Step by Step appeared first on Producing Unscripted.

Do you need an entertainment attorney? Are you sure? How much will an entertainment attorney charge you? And when choosing an entertainment attorney, how can you be sure you’re picking the right one?   Choosing An Entertainment Attorney Who’s Right For You…   Choosing an entertainment attorney can seem daunting. It can cost a ton […] The post Choosing An Entertainment Attorney appeared first on Producing Unscripted.

Should you shoot your own TV pilot? It’s not a simple yes or no question…but there are some simple guidelines to help you decide what your next move should be. Whether you’re just starting out, or negotiating your next reality TV series, we give you the scoop (plus, some candidly honest stories from our most […] The post Should You Film Your Own TV Pilot? Pros & Cons appeared first on Producing Unscripted.

Is there any such thing as a dumb question? YES. Use these three secrets to always know when, where, and how to ask questions without driving professionals up the wall. Asking questions in Hollywood is an art. Here’s how to do it without wasting time and looking clueless!   There Are Stupid Questions (And Stupid […] The post 3 Secrets: Asking Questions In Hollywood (Without Sounding Stupid) appeared first on Producing Unscripted.

There’s one thing we do on every piece of tape we ever edit — whether it’s a full-blown television episode, or a brand new pitch tape. And it’s never let us down… Get Your Beginning Right   Just some of what we cover today: How much time we spend on beginnings versus the rest of […] The post Pro Tip: Awesome Beginnings appeared first on Producing Unscripted.