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The sudden meltdowns on talent shows look totally planned

I was watching that singing competition last night and a contestant burst into tears after mild criticism. The camera zoomed in like it was a big moment, but it felt so set up. Does the show need these fake emotional scenes to keep people watching? It takes away from the actual talent on stage.
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king.lisa
king.lisa1mo ago
Ugh, totally! Even if the tears are real, editors can make anything look like a meltdown. @mitchell.sarah is right about scripting, but it's more about crafting a story after the fact.
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parker_sullivan
My old producer called it "frankenbiting" the audio.
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mitchell.sarah
I mean reality TV scripts real life too, not just the stage.
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