how reality shows are shot

JHendrix2 wrote on 2/2/2013, 8:56 AM

how do the get the shots where the "talent" is commenting on the events that they just underwent (usually in the same attire)

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larry-peter wrote on 2/2/2013, 10:19 AM

My answer only pertains to one show through direct knowledge, but I can bet that all are doing somewhat the same.
In the case of one well-known American reality show dealing with weight loss, participants are required to maintain a particular facial "look" as determined by the producer, i.e. hair style and length, facial hair, etc. until the final show is aired. In addition to daily "confessional" sessions where they respond to the days events, they are sometimes asked to respond to edited clips while wearing the same wardrobe of the day in question. These late "confessionals" can be months after the fact.

Chienworks wrote on 2/2/2013, 10:55 AM

Keep in mind that in "reality" shows, it's quite likely that absolutely nothing is "real". Probably most of the scenes are rehearsed and reshot.

ingeborgdot wrote on 2/3/2013, 8:43 AM

Anyone that believes that reality shows are real also believe that professional wrestling is real and are not in the reality of life. :)

JohnnyRoy wrote on 2/3/2013, 9:05 AM

> "Anyone that believes that reality shows are real also believe that professional wrestling is real and are not in the reality of life. :)"

Professional Wrestling isn't real? OMG how disappointing! :-D

My guess is that they shoot those cutaway scenes right after the main scene or at the end of the day's shooting while showing the contestants the playback. That seems like a logical time to capture the sentiment accurately.

~jr

BruceUSA wrote on 2/3/2013, 9:18 AM

see for yourself if you are still think it it fake. Wrestling matches has change. Some time the match go very extreme.

rs170a wrote on 2/3/2013, 9:29 AM

I worked a pro wrestling match last fall and watched the wrestlers backstage going through their moves before they went on, just like dancers and performers rehearsing their moves/parts.

Mike

BruceUSA wrote on 2/3/2013, 10:02 AM

I don't think the link above is rehearsed match. Watch it if you got a few minutes to spare.

musicvid10 wrote on 2/3/2013, 10:03 AM

Those shows are as scripted and edited as any shows on television. From the "finds" on Storage Wars, to the dead mice on "Kitchen Nightmares." They can do anything they want, pre-or-post roll.

Former user wrote on 2/3/2013, 10:34 AM

BruceUSA,

I used to edit some national wrestling shows and knew one of the producers very well. These are all scripted just like any soap opera or sitcom. Yes, sometimes things happen that change it like a wrestler will get hurt doing a stunt, or angers may really flair or Ric Flair may really get hurt (which did happen and they had to change the future shows), but the intros, matches and outcomes are all planned. There is a wrestling training camp about 50 miles from where I live.

Dave T2

musicvid10 wrote on 2/3/2013, 11:20 AM

My cousin's hubby is a wwf pro of nearly 30 years.
They spend more hours choreographing and rehearsing than the metropolitan ballet.
And injuries happen.
None of that precludes some convivial ad-libbing at show time.