Big Brother

Set/location of the production
For the first two series, the house was located in Bow, London, near the 3 Mills Studios. After planning permission expired in 2002, Newham London Borough Council ordered the complex to be returned to a natural habitat. The house has been located at Elstree Studios, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire since Big Brother 3 in 2002. Following a break in during the second series, it was reported that security had increased to the point that the House was more secure than Buckingham Palace.

Colour palette and tone used within the show
Throughout the series, each year there is a new theme that in turn changing the colour scheme and tone so each time there is variety along with the new contestants. This constant change is good for the show as it gives the audience another thing to look forward to apart from the new contestants - another mysterious aspect of the upcoming show.

Hair and make-up
Done by the contestants throughout their daily lives in the house as each member is supposed to live in the house as if it is their own.

Clothes
Done by the contestants throughout their daily lives in the house as each member is supposed to live in the house as if it is their own.


Presenters performance
The narrator of the show is the main presenter. Their main role is telling the audience what is happening in the house when it happens. This usually is presented over voiceover.

Camera
The main cameras in the show are in a CCTV format, but there are other live cameras operated by camera crew.

Shot types
Shots mainly consist of reaction close-ups and establishing shots showing the audience the room in which the drama is taking place.

Movement
The majority of the cameras are stationary, as they are all meant to be CCTV cameras recording each angle of each room. This 'fly on the wall' positioning gives a good effect of almost spying on the contestants, and therefore making the audience feel like they are in a powerful position watching them.

Framing


Depth of field


Editing


Pace


Transitions


Continuity/editing matches


Shot duration