Our final live recorded game show, ‘Budget Buddies’ 

Week 6

Reflecting on our Budget Buddies game show project, I was genuinely proud of what our team accomplished, both technically and in terms of entertainment value. The graphics looked polished and cohesive, our host was charismatic and engaging, and the sound effects complemented the energy of the show perfectly. Our director and DA worked smoothly together, maintaining a strong rhythm and supporting the team through any hiccups during the live taping.

One of the biggest strengths of our group was our collaboration. Everyone supported one another and stayed focused, even when things got slightly off track. Although I couldn’t rehearse vision-switching beforehand, I familiarised myself with the switchboard setup before we went live, which helped me feel more prepared. For the most part, our communication flowed well, but there were some minor issues. For instance, during the cue for the EVS video, there was a miscommunication: the director told me to cut to a graphic, and I mistakenly hit the wrong button on the switchboard, switching to GFX 1 (a black screen) instead of the EVS. Thankfully, our studio leader Ruth quickly stepped in and corrected it. Another hiccup happened during the bonus round, when we had to wrap up quickly—there was some confusion with sound cues, and we ended up playing the ‘thinking’ music instead of the ‘winner’ music.

Going forward, I’ve learned that clear communication is absolutely essential in a live multi-camera environment. In the future, we need to clarify beforehand who is communicating with whom, particularly between the director, camera operators, and the vision switcher. This would reduce confusion and create a more smooth workflow. Overall, this project was a valuable learning experience in technical coordination and collaborative teamwork. It also reinforced the importance of adaptability under pressure, especially when working in a live studio context.

Group folder: Jess, Chloe, Kiara, Tess, Phoebe, Breht, Bella