Who REALLY wants to be on T.V?: A documentary on the power of editing?

Who REALLY wants to be on T.V?: A documentary on the power of editing?: "My experiences on 'Quiz Trippers' has highlighted the absolute power of the editor and the absolute lack of power for the person/people bei..."

A documentary on the power of editing?

My experiences on 'Quiz Trippers' has highlighted the absolute power of the editor and the absolute lack of power for the person/people being edited unless you are an A lister in some blockbuster.

The editor has an absolute responsibility to those involved to portray reality participants in a fair, representative and just manner as those in newspapers.

Has T.V become a back door for saying and doing what you want through the medium of visuals?

An editor is the magician. Through visuals they hold the magic wand creating a whole range of impressions and images for the viewer, some fair, some otherwise.

I would like to see a documentary on editing and how it can affect those involved for the the good and otherwise AND for those taking part in reality type shows to see their involvement before it is shown. Forewarned is forearmed and if appropriate say 'no' to it being transmitted.

Who REALLY wants to be on T.V?: Quiz Trippers -The People of Scotland

Who REALLY wants to be on T.V?: Quiz Trippers -The People of Scotland: "On the plus side I would like to thank the people of Scotland for their welcome(s). and in particular Jim on night one, the students in Dun..."

Quiz Trippers -The People of Scotland

On the plus side I would like to thank the people of Scotland for their welcome(s). and in particular Jim on night one, the students in Dundee inc the winners who bought us a drink and the Moffat crew and all in general for your hospitality.

Scotland has the most spectacular scenery -sadly didn't see Nessie but hey another time maybe. Once again, thank you.

xxxx

Quiz Trippers: My Verdict - If you want it

This project was billed as a road trip with four strangers taking part in nightly quizzes. We were all pre filmed in our everyday lives where I laughed, giggled and generally joined in the spirit of things.

When chosen I thought I was lucky. I'm not so green. I did know that any friction would  be filmed -I was told as much but my god, the editing sword was pretty vicious (to some anyway).

Before transmission I asked how do We/I look. The reply came back and I quote

'' You look like five strangers on a trip''

Little did I know that we'd be used for cheap shots and to be made a mockery of. Well, certainly three of us were.

At no point were we warned about the editing slant and the incessant editing slant at that.

For the record:  We received NO PAY (See comment below). Lost a week of our earnings and I seriously now question the team (TV Crew and Television Centre Team) who I considered to be our friends. Now I realise why they might have been.

So much footage was available 24/7's worth but individuals who weren't even on the trip edited us apart from episode 1 which was o.k to be fair.

I'm left feeling like a fairground freak.

My questions are:
 'What was the aim of this show?'  More importantly 'What were the objectives?' and at what cost to those involved who let's not forget have a life to go back to?

None of us were thick dimwits. All had to score a reasonable number of questions correctly in audition but the voice over/editing gave you an impression otherwise.

I'm all for leg pulling and yes there was clearly friction but there were lots of laughs too. Channel 4 said this was a show with humour in it -where?

I've read unpleasant, personal comments about myself and others on the trip presumably to make themselves look important when they've had nothing to do with the project. I guess you know who you are.

I feel let down by those responsible for producing the show.

My advice:  Don't audition for a second series if there is one unless you are up for a character assassination.


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