Home Profiles Shooting the Show Where We've Been The Theme Tune Merchandise Fan Pages With Thanks To Diceman Game Diceman Clips Little Planet © 1998 - 2005 Little Planet Pictures Ltd.	How we shoot the show Russell writes...... Pre-production One of the biggest dilemmas that faced us when we embarked on The Diceman was that if we were to stay true to the dice and really try to find out what life would be like living in a random fashion we would have to be as flexible as possible. Consequently traditional programme making techniques such as using researchers, location planning, a large television crew and so on, would not benefit the ideals of The Diceman concept. We therefore concluded that we had no choice but to travel light so we could adapt to any given situation. It was decided to embark on these journeys with just the two of us out on the road. On location I had worked with Shaun some years before on another project and I felt he would be perfect for the job of Camerman/Director. He agreed to join the team and we decided on a plan of action. Firstly, our camera kit had to be light enough for Shaun to carry around all day - after careful consideration and analyses of what the market had to offer, we decided to use a specially adapted Sony VX 1000 Mini DV Camera fitted with a wide angle lens, lights, extra batteries, plus a special camera and radio mic system. We realised that we would have to compromise on image and sound quality, but for us on The Diceman content is king!. Secondly, we realised that the only way to make the show work was to simply get out there and do it. Of course, none of us could predict where we would end up at the end of each day, nor what would happen to us along the way. You cannot plan for the random roll of the dice! So one day in the spring of 1997 we set off on our journey of random chance and we'e never looked back since! The editing process Once back from our travels Shaun watches some 75 hours of videotape and decides what to keep and what to reject - reducing some five hours of rushes per episode down to a manageable two. Shaun then hands over to the shows editors, Andrew Hunt and Clwyd Parry at VCL in London. They then spend some four days editing each episode down to the 24 minutes required by The Discovery Channel. Their role is crucial as they are responsible for creating the finished programme you see on your screens.	THE TEAM Russell Harris - Presenter and Producer Russell produces and presents the programme - he IS The Diceman. Shaun Fenton - Director and Cameraman Shaun not only has to put up with Russell on location, but also has to shoot some 75 hours of videotape each series. Andrew Hunt - Chief Editor Andrew's role is to manage the editing process; it's a bit like piecing together a huge jigsaw puzzle. Clywd Parry - Editor Clywd is an invaluable member of the team whose role is to cut each show as creatively as possible - given the impossible time restraints. Jannette Harris - Production Co-ordinator Jannette manages the day to day running of the production from the Little Planet Pictures offices in Cheshire, England. Giles Elwes - Logistics Giles looks after the logistics for post production at VCL in London.