Redesigning Hollywood: How Will Variety Shows Look After The Pandemic?

The video discusses the work of Emmy award-winning production designer James Pearse Connelly, known for his designs on shows like The Masked Singer. It highlights the impact of the pandemic on TV production, emphasizing the need for social distancing and the absence of studio audiences. Connelly explains how production designers are adapting by using augmented and virtual reality to create sets, marking a significant shift in the industry. The video concludes with insights into the future of TV production and the role of technology in storytelling.

Which shows has James Pearse Connelly worked on as a production designer?

• Friends, The Office, and Parks and Recreation

• Game of Thrones, Breaking Bad, and The Crown

• The Masked Singer, The Voice, and Nailed It!

• Stranger Things, Black Mirror, and The Witcher

What are some of the challenges faced by TV productions post-pandemic?

• More outdoor shooting locations

• Higher budgets for set designs

• Need for social distancing and fewer people on set

• Increased number of studio audiences

How are production designers adapting to the need for social distancing on set?

• By hiring more crew members

• By redesigning sets to ensure people are six feet apart

• By increasing the number of cameras

• By using more outdoor locations

What technologies are being used to avoid physical sets in TV production?

• 3D printing and holography

• Augmented reality and virtual reality

• Drones and robotic cameras

• Green screens and CGI

What is the impact of using augmented and virtual reality in production design?

• It reduces the need for post-production editing

• It limits the creativity of set designs

• It allows storytelling without many people on site

• It increases the number of on-site crew members