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Post by benstabler on Nov 16, 2009 1:33:44 GMT -5
oy! I don't get it, shows used to run from fall to summer...what the heck happened?
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Post by finaddict on Nov 16, 2009 21:26:44 GMT -5
every year series seasons get shorter.
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Post by benstabler on Nov 17, 2009 3:14:16 GMT -5
I thought maybe I misunderstood since i don't watch much TV
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Post by finaddict on Nov 17, 2009 19:50:05 GMT -5
I learned what the slate board was and Yikes the Olympics. seems like we just went through this with the Olympics. Time flies.
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Post by rambabe on Nov 19, 2009 15:51:29 GMT -5
Production Blog was updated 11/18/09. It's more info about the slate with some pics and Charlie, the camera guy. www.nbc.com/Law_and_Order_Special_Victims_Unit/production-blog/Happy Wednesday! By NBC Community Team on November 18, 2009 3:59 PM HAPPY WEDNESDAY! Here's the rest of Charlie's Camera Corner when it come to the Slate: People have been asking what the digital numbers on the slate are? That's called the time code. Time code is a digitally displayed precise electronic clock showing hours, minutes, seconds, and frames. Sound for the scene is recorded separately and is later matched up with the footage in postproduction by the editors using this time code. Each morning we "sync" the slates with the sound department so that our time code numbers match up and the electronic clocks are in sync! So what is this? This is an insert slate and is used for extreme close ups and "insert" shots. It is basically just a much smaller version of the sync slate. The slate is this size so it can fit into the small "zoomed in" frame of an XCU (extreme close up). This slate does not have the running time code because most insert shots are shot with out sound. Why is Charlie clapping this slate upside down? This is called Tail Slate. Sometimes the set gets crowded or actors are stacked up too close to the camera at the start of a shot to fit the slate in. This is one situation when you would "tail slate" or also known as "tail sticks." It's done at the END of the take rather then the beginning. This allows the dust to settle and the lens to clear and give you room to get the slate in. When doing "tail sticks" you simply clap the sticks as normal then turn the slate upside down. Any questions? ? Charlie's Camera Corner (hehe) will be back soon with some other cool insider info from the Camera Department. Again, he's on twitter if you want to ask him questions or just say hi: @charliecamera Tonight make sure you're on twitter when the show is airing, as some of the crew will be tweeting live during the show to answers your questions. So far the list includes: @nealbaer (showrunner) @svumac (that's me) @charliecamera (that's Charlie camera) @svustuyle (that's Costumes) @dylanjude & @dpangione (that's art/graphics) @mickbetancourt (writer) @nfscl (editor)
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Post by finaddict on Nov 19, 2009 20:10:09 GMT -5
thanks for posting the update, rambabe...
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Post by rambabe on Dec 6, 2009 15:01:36 GMT -5
Production Blog was updated 12/3/09. Hope Everyone Had a Nice ThanksgivingBy NBC Community Team on December 3, 2009 9:47 AM Hope everyone had a nice Thanksgiving. Sorry it's been quiet but we're back on the air next Wednesday. During the down week, let me get to some questions. Cutiepie11794 asked: What kind of watch Mariska wear's on the show? Seen below, it's a Breitling Swiss Chrono Graph watch. Cahilla asked: Do the writers and directors sometimes adapt the episode, add a few last minute lines, direct the scene differently etc if the actors are visible and audible sick, so it come across like it is the character who is sick and not them? That's a great question. Writers and directors are always making last minute adjustments on set. Sometimes it's as simple as a line adjustment, sometimes it graphics in the Media Room, sometimes it a costume/make-up/hair adjustment. But more directly to your question, I don't think it's unheard of to change a "character's" storyline for an episode slightly because the actor in real life is sick, however I don't remember us doing that anytime in the recent past. In "Perverted" Mariska wasn't sick in real life. That was acting, make-up and hair that made her look sick. Yuliana asked: Does detectives in real life ever get promoted? I'm sure they do. An interesting fact for cops/detectives who work in the actual Special Victims Departments: they usually only last in that department for under 3 years simply because it's so hard to handle the cases dealing with kids and rape victims, etc. There have been some promotions on our show. For one, if you remember Donnelly (played by Judith Light) was originally a lawyer and is now a judge. dbtalk1950 asked: I am trying to get the name of the drug Dr.Wong used in "Users" to help get the teen off of junk. The name of the drug is Ibogaine. Ok everyone; make sure to tune in at 9pm on 12/9 (that's next Wednesday) for "Anchor". p.s. follow me on twitter @svumac, and follow our showrunner @nealbaer www.nbc.com/Law_and_Order_Special_Victims_Unit/production-blog/
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Post by finaddict on Dec 6, 2009 20:26:18 GMT -5
thank you for posting the updated blog. Learned a few things.
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Post by benstabler on Dec 7, 2009 2:00:36 GMT -5
I'll be thrilled for a new epi
Thanks Rambabe
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Post by rambabe on Dec 10, 2009 13:03:38 GMT -5
Production Blog was updated 12/9. More questions. www.nbc.com/Law_and_Order_Special_Victims_Unit/production-blog/New episode tonight!!!By SVUMac on December 9, 2009 5:52 PM New episode tonight!!! Hit me up with some thoughts/opinions after the show. I'm on set today & not really near a computer, but I don't want to leave you hanging, so I got to this week's questions you had.... Lawyergirl191 asked: Will Elliot get divorced? and then will Elliot and Olivia ever hook up? and last, will she ever have a baby? Unfortunately, these are things that you are just going to have to keep watching to find out. For any type of insight into these questions, reach out to @nealbaer on Twitter, he holds the master plan in his mind! KylinS asked: Will Elliot ever find out about Olivia and what Harris did to her in the basement? The detectives know she was sexually assaulted, she has openly said that to victims and other detectives in SVU since that episode. I think her telling anyone EXACTLY what happened in that basement is left for you as an audience to determine. Just like how we ended the episode "Doubt" before reading the verdict, we like for you as an audience to form your opinion what happened. Amberbaby asked: I was wondering, is there any chance EVER that Novak will be back? Considering she was disbarred for a time frame not completely fired? Never say never with SVU! Tonight's episode "Anchor" we shot back in September, so if you notice it looking a little nicer outside, now you know why!
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Post by finaddict on Dec 11, 2009 19:54:21 GMT -5
thanks for the udated blog.
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Post by rambabe on Jan 8, 2010 12:45:10 GMT -5
New Blog Jan 6th www.nbc.com/Law_and_Order_Special_Victims_Unit/production-blog/HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE! By SVUMac on January 6, 2010 8:55 PM As of Monday we are back to work and moving along. We are currently shooting Episode 14 "P.C." with Kathy Griffin, and prepping Episode 15 "Savior," which will star Mischa Barton. Also, if you haven't heard, Sharon Stone will be joining us later this season as a former cop turner D.A. So tell all your friends!!! Wednesdays, 9PM! So there was a last minute schedule change. Here's the current remaining airing schedule for Season 11: 1/6 (Tonight) "Quickie" 1/13 "Shadow" 2/3 "Confidential" 2/10 "P.C." 3/3 "Savior" 3/10 Episode 16 3/17 Episode 17 3/24 Episode 18 4/21 Episode 19 4/28 Episode 20 5/5 Episode 21 5/12 Episode 22 Some questions answered: YMARY asked: "I was wondering who actually names the episodes and how come some episodes don't have names."The writer of the specific episode comes up with the name and our showrunner Neal Baer approves it. The names are always derived from something (story-wise) related to the actual episode. (Episodes 16-22 haven't been named yet, but they will once we start prepping them). Good question, keep them coming. TCLIFFORD1 asked: "Does SVU or any of the Law and Order series accept open submission for writing episodes or do they have a writing staff?"Sorry, we do not. Our show has a full writing staff. All of them are members of The Writer's Guild of America. Since the follow-up question may be how do you join the WGA, here's a link. Enjoy tonight's episode, sorry we've been away for so long!
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Post by finaddict on Jan 8, 2010 19:46:44 GMT -5
Good blog but boy we go along time between new episodes dont we.
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Post by benstabler on Jan 10, 2010 4:36:46 GMT -5
ouch yeah we do!
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Post by rambabe on Jan 15, 2010 12:48:13 GMT -5
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