I'm working on a documentary that may end up being shown on television. It is more likely to be shown in Europe than in the USA, as the band is pretty popular in Europe, and not so much here. Anyway, is there a relatively standard amount of commercial time per hour of television, or is it completely based on the specific channels themselves?
Someone told me 47:20 is "normal" for an hour long program. Is this right? Should I produce the video to be 48:00 and edit accordingly if any broadcaster needs me to?
Would they want 'bumpers' (before and after commercials) to be included? I don't think I'd produce the publically released DVD to have these interruptions, but I would imagine they'd like to have something to segue from commercial to the program, right?
Does anyone have experience with this kind of stuff?
Someone told me 47:20 is "normal" for an hour long program. Is this right? Should I produce the video to be 48:00 and edit accordingly if any broadcaster needs me to?
Would they want 'bumpers' (before and after commercials) to be included? I don't think I'd produce the publically released DVD to have these interruptions, but I would imagine they'd like to have something to segue from commercial to the program, right?
Does anyone have experience with this kind of stuff?