Electronic field production

Electronic field production (EFP) is a television industry term referring to a video production which takes place in the field, outside of a formal television studio, in a practical location, special venue or fitting environment.

Zettl[1] defines EFP as using "both ENG (electronic news gathering) and studio techniques.

"[2]Typical applications of electronic field production include awards shows, concerts, major interviews for newsmagazine shows like Inside Edition, Extra and Dateline NBC, large conventions such as the Democratic National Convention, Republican National Convention or San Diego Comic-Con, celebrity red-carpet events and sporting events.

They are driven by interviews of people who are directly involved in the topic covered and last for from 30 minutes to three hours.The first known television news magazine was Panorama on the BBC in 1953.

Lighting and shooting style are consistent with each's show's "look" or criteria.After the interviews and B-Roll have been gathered, the producer may either hand-deliver the media to the studio, ship it by messenger service or a shipping company, or "feed it" in real time via a local satellite service.

Director of Photography with Sony FS7 camera and Convergent Design Odyssey 7Q+ recorder monitor, a video production rig used for ENG and EFP shoots
Multi-camera exterior EFP shoot at a BMX Rally, California, 2004
A camerman videotapes golf pro Phil Mickelson at Callaway hand-held with a Sony Betacam SP camera, 2005
Mark Wahlberg and Will Ferrell in the Press Room, San Diego Comic Con 2010
Electronic Field Production shoot for Extra with on screen talent Scott Eastwood and Renee Bargh