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About Mike Dacre
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I have been involved in Television for the past 26 years as a Technical Producer and Camera operator

   

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Questions Answered By Expert  Mike Dacre 
In Category  TV Industry

SubjectDate Asked

RATINGS10/10/2008
  Q: I was wondering would you please tell me: how do the T.V networks know how many people are ...
  A: It's all about statistics and, just like performing a search on the internet, it is the results but ...
sattelite info9/2/2008
  Q: pls sirs wht ku band beam are receiveable in nigeria west africa
  A: Below are a few links to various websites and forums that should help you out: ...
Advertisors and Pitiches7/11/2008
  Q: I hired a local production company to develop a demo for a lifestyle show concept I had. We've ...
  A: I believe you are drawing a very fine line here, since product placement may help the overall ...
TV show creation pay4/17/2008
  Q: I'm in the middle of putting together an idea for a TV game show. I know it won't be easy to get the ...
  A: Unfortunately one's ideas may be worth millions, on the other hand, it has to be popular by the ...
How to get a show concept video evaluated2/4/2008
  Q: Dacre! I'd asked Marissa to take a look at my video on YouTube.com to advise if I'm wasting my time ...
  A: Yes, I took a look and it is quite good.. for the right person that is... other then suggest where I ...
TV show concept how do I get it on the air|?1/23/2008
  Q: My company has a great comic book concept that would really be a great show. Preferably a major ...
  A: Most of the networks you can contact directly through their website with regards to this sort of ...
career change tv1/12/2008
  Q: I graduated with a communication degree in 1995. Instead of getting a communication type job, I ...
  A: I might suggest checking your local neighborhood/community television programming channel as you can ...
tv scheduling1/9/2008
  Q: Ok well if you wont answer my question please could you give me some help on how tv scheduling works ...
  A: The reason your initial question was not answered is because it appeared to be a question that came ...
selling process11/1/2007
  Q: how do you go about selling of the concept/format to a broadcaster in a pitch?
  A: You do so by knowing someone usually.. a lot of the business is based on 'who you know' not 'what ...
NBC Page Program7/21/2007
  Q: My name is Linda and I'm interested in the NBC Page program. I saw you mentioned it in one of your ...
  A: As NBC is the entire network, I would suggest if you were wanting to try out for a page position, ...
TV syndication5/22/2007
  Q: Mike, I produce a local Professional Wrestling program here in my home town of Nashville, TN. The ...
  A: You may not have expecations of network distribution but that shouldn't stop you from trying and ...
Tv concept5/11/2007
  Q: My friend and I have a TV concept developed and have already wrote a treatment for the show. We ...
  A: I do understand your quandry since it is like having a new invention and you aren't sure where to ...
Tv concept5/8/2007
  Q: My friend and I have a TV concept developed and have already wrote a treatment for the show. We ...
  A: What I suggest you do is what I do in order to find work, and/or crew for productions, is to go ...
TV & Radio Production4/18/2007
  Q: "I work for a small tv & radio commercial production company and we need to bring in more business. ...
  A: Considering that I am not an advertising guru or anything, just a technical guy that has been ...
TV Syndication/Selling Question4/12/2007
  Q: For almost a year I have been co-producing/co-hosting a weelky sports talk show called Midwest ...
  A: You are going to want to talk to the producer of your show and then get them to talk with local ...
Commercialism3/30/2007
  Q: I am bound as a non profit TV station Exec to not produce programming with commercialism associated. ...
  A: Depending on which country you are talking about. I am in Canada where the airwaves are 'controlled' ...
How do I pitch a tv show3/1/2007
  Q: I came up with a really great idea for a tv show and was wondering how I could pitch it to a ...
  A: I suggest you first find a producer or writer that is in the business and you can ask them ...
Film/TV Careers2/7/2007
  Q: I am pursuing an acting career however I would like to train in a "behind the scenes" type job as ...
  A: I would say to look no further then www.mandy.com This website, although it is pretty much set up ...
Careers in Video and Film1/30/2007
  Q: Currently I'm in school for Communication Design, I'll earn my Bachelors degree of Technology next ...
  A: Sounds like you are well on your way. A lot of the work is from 'who you know' in order to get in ...
NBC Page program1/22/2007
  Q: My college senior daughter has an interview for the NBC Page Program. Do you know anything about ...
  A: Other than going to the source and reading about it here: ...
Mauritius11/28/2006
  Q: .I'm from Mauritius located in the Indian Ocean. I really am into watching tv and am aware that we r ...
  A: What I suggest you do is try a few searches for various 'satellite footprints" as I have found here: ...
Question11/8/2006
  Q: I have a treatment that I wrote for a Reality dating show. Is there any advantage in shooting the ...
  A: I guess the answer to that would be that it all depends on how serious you are about getting it ...
Coverage9/13/2006
  Q: I intereviewed for an assistant position in Development at a major TV network. I have been asked to ...
  A: You are applying for a job in the communications industry. Do yourself a favour and ask them what ...
the media9/8/2006
  Q: i am wondering if you know all the media types because my english teacher asked, for homework, to ...
  A: Normally I would respond with "I don't do homework assignments" and I guess in a way I won't, other ...
where to start?9/5/2006
  Q: I am starting a team building reality show. can you point me in the right direction as to where or ...
  A: This is a pretty loaded question as I am not sure at what level you are at. When you say you are ...
how to pitch my tv show or sell it to the network8/17/2006
  Q: my name is jeannell minor im from neworleans i have developed a tv show my ratings are good.my show ...
  A: Well you are sort of barking up the wrong tree for me to help, other then direct you to a very good ...
Graduate School and Career8/10/2006
  Q: I am a recent graduate from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a Theatre degree. I ...
  A: Look no further then http://www.mandy.com/ Hope this helps and good luck! sincerely, Mike Dacre ...
Selling the Rights to a Television Show8/4/2006
  Q: I was wondering if you knew how much networks pay for the rights to a television show?
  A: That is an impossible question to answer since there is no true answer. Of course it all depends on ...
TV Show Idea6/12/2006
  Q: I have tried to read past question but none really answer what I think I need to know. I Have a show ...
  A: It does help to "know" someone in the business, that is for sure.. I guess when you say you have a ...
tv5/14/2006
  Q: How did you get into the tv industry? What do you recommend i do or what can i do to get into the tv ...
  A: I actually got involved with TV at the young age of 11 years old! I had the opportunity to get ...
can u help me? do u know what...3/29/2004
  Q: can u help me? do u know what websites can i watch live match football with good quality stream and ...
  A: Basically there are two major players in the audio streaming/video streaming and this is "windows ...

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