Television Sports Production, 4th Edition

CHAPTER 5

Planning the Production

Television has undergone many changes. One of the things that hasn’t changed is the need for thorough preparation. A good director or producer goes to the control room prepared..

Roone Arledge, ABC Television, Live TV: An Inside Look at Directing and Producing

The planning process is always much more time consuming than the actual production process. In fact, some have stated that 99% of a producer’s time is spent planning or in pre-production, leaving 1% for the actual production process.

While the production process is the most glamourous part of the business, the planning phase is where the majority of the decisions are made. The purpose of the planning process is to review the various available options ...