Jan 10th;
Shawn only showing up when he has something to promote. Inspirational.
I think the show has potential, but once again, I didn't bother watching the whole clip. Even seeing the potential, it's currently a tough watch. Most projects need a little time to get their footing. Going the shorter clip format will probably be advantageous.
As someone who has been paid to help produce professional video content and live events, below I've listed some advices that you may find of interest moving forward.
1)
Have a clear introduction for each segment. Write down a 2 or 3 sentence introduction to read and approach it with a specific point of view that invites debate and some sort of insightfulness. So, for instance, instead of asking if cat-calling is a problem in gyms- which could be answered yes or no- ask something like "when does attention cross the line?". To get an answer to the latter question, you have to have an actual discussion and consider points that might not be obvious. In the clip you linked, there was no introduction and you all were in mid-conversation with the fade-in.
2)
Have a moderator Let the girl ask the questions and guide the conversation, preferably in a neutral tone. Instead of starting to yell over each other immediately (like you guys did in the video), start with one person answering the question clearly, followed by the other, then she chimes in and then let it devolve into a debate. In the video it was basically a free for all that wasn't insightful at all. And honestly, it should have been really interesting. You not only have a bikini pro, who should have had some interesting things to say about how she reconciles bikini competition with unwanted sexual advances, but you also have two guys who have made names in the fitness industry and may have also experienced unwanted advances.
3)
Layered conversation Each topic should have at least one predetermined turn. For instance, if you start a segment by asking "are cat calls a problem", then later in the segment the moderator should introduce a new, already-prepared, conversation path, like "Does cat-calling justify all women gyms?" . (That's just an example. Like I said, I don't think that's the best way to set up a conversation topic). This forces the conversation to advance, and in some cases, people will alter their own positions.
These are pretty common tactics for panels/discussions/ informational demonstrations. As someone who has sampled the show, I think following some of these guidelines would make a much cleaner viewing experience and give the show a much stronger point of view.
I gotta say, Shawn, i'm surprised that your role is turning out to be more the voice of reason whereas Jeff is more of the provocateur.
