ARCHIVE INTERVIEW 7
- John Reddin (Head Of Production)
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WHAT KIND OF PRESENTER DOES THE LIFESTYLE CHANNEL EMPLOY?
JOHN: We look at people who have skills in a certain area - mainly food, interior and exterior design - OR You need to find some kind of 'catch' or 'quirk' if you don't have any particular skill. A pretty face is not enough nowadays. We would rather teach presenter skills to an expert tradesman than teaching tradesman skills to a presenter. People with initiative usually find a talent or distinguishing feature in which to highlight.
WHAT SKILLS ARE IMPORTANT?
JOHN: You need to get a life. You need to be
worldly. Too many people think that learning about
the world takes place in the classroom or by
reading manuals. Personality needs depth and you
achieve this by 'living'. Although posture,
breathing, projection and talent count for plenty,
nothing
replaces personality!
WHAT KIND OF MONEY CAN YOU EARN?
JOHN: The first issue is to NOT think about the
money! If money is your motivation then you won't
last, simply because there is very little money
involved when you begin in TV.
An extended interview with John can be found in the
How To Be A TV Star product 'Your Big Break' DVD
Series - available now!
Available as part of the How To Be A TV Star
Home Study Program out now!
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