The origin story of Musee Mecanique is truly inspiring. This was final episode we filmed for season one, and the crew definitely felt all of the emotions during our last day on set.
1. (L-R) Sound Designer Lauren Farrar and Camera Operator Annelise Wunderlich document host Caleb Montiero gearing up to play a racing game.
2. Director Enzo Choi prepares the slate for the next seen at the Throne of Love game.
3. Owner Dan Zelinsky cheers on Contestant Ryan from the background as he plays the arm wrestling machine.
4. Contestant Summer releases some stress playing a game of Whack-A-Mole.
5. Director of Photography Samantha Jimenez Garcia films B-roll of Ryan and Caleb marveling at Laughing Sal.
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The Golden Gate Botanical Garden episode the crew filmed brought some fresh new ideas to the series' episode structure. If you've watched it, you know there's a heart-pumping, Amazing Race-style scavenger hunt with some hilarious dialogue and selfie cam footage. But it was also fully outdoors, which presented some unique opportunities.
1. Host Isaiah Johnson (center) is joined by contestants Christian and Zoya (outer left and outer right, respectively), and tour guide Jen for a Full House themed picnic intro to the episode.
2. Unit Producer Amanda Vigil adjusts the camera rig for Camera Operator Mariam Coulibaly.
3. Isaiah picks out a prize to hand out to the winner of the quiz.
4. Director Alesha Bell and Sound Designer Emiliano Villa give directions to the cast.
5. Zoya, Jen, and Isaiah take a seat at GGBG and talk about how the day will go.
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Zines on zines on zines on zinessssssss! Silver Sprocket's got reading material for every occasion: Sad? There's a comic for that. Need a good laugh? There's a zine for that. Want inspiration? There's a cool poster with original artwork! With the digital age booming, it's really amazing to see spots with original print media thriving.
1. (L - R) Contestants Gemma and Kit pose with B-roll camera operator Caleb Monteiro and host Kayen Manovil.
2. Director Samantha Jimenez Garcia surveys the storefront to select where she wants the crew placed.
3. (L-R) Contestants Kit and Gemma eagerly listen to tour guide Raul talk about the shop's history with Kayen; Cheyenne Bearfoot is there to make sure it all gets recorded!
4. Production Assistant and Security Vincent Yandall supports Caleb Montiero framing the subjects.
5. Kit poses for a photo in front of the iconic pink zebra patterned curtain at Silver Sprocket.
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Fun fact about the Youth Art Exchange episode, it was filmed on the same day as the Silver Sprocket episode! Early in production, the team was trying to figure out if multiple productions could happen simultaneously across two different teams. And while we discovered it was possible, limiting the number of productions to one at a time worked better for everyone!
1. Tyler Luu records host Enzo Choi's opening monologue.
2. Emiliano Villa records one of the tour guides interacting with contestants (and crewmates!) Jamareion Adrow and Mariam Coulibaly.
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Who says you can't make art out of plants? Luludi Living Art combines Mother Nature's already STUNNING gifts with a little bit of human ingenuity. The team had a BLAST making these moss walls for this episode; here's some of the magic that was happening behind the screen to make it all happen.
1. Director Samantha Jimenez Garcia speaks with owner and workshop guide Liza about the production.
2. Host Caleb and contestants Adam and Lindsey pose for a photo before spinning the wheel at KQED's Digital Producer's Space.
3. Director of Photography, Enzo Choi stabilizes a camera rig for the interview sequence; Production Assistant Lauren Farrar (left) and Producer/sound tech Annelise Wunderlich (right) sit in the backseat to make sure framing is jusssst right!
4. The trio prepare to make their moss walls and Annelise Wunderlich is there to film it all!
5. Samantha Jimenez Garcia prepares the slate to film Caleb and co.'s quiz segment.
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This was definitely the cuddliest FTG episode. Cats, dogs -- what more could you ask for?!
1. Host Tyler Luu is bombarded with affection from Missy while filming at the SF SPCA.
2. (L-R) Barny, Tyler Luu, and Sarah prepare to find out which mystery location they'll visit today.
3. Tyler Luu plays with a kitten at the SF SPCA.
4. Tour guide Adan meets the trio!
5. Tyler interviews Barny and Sarah as they walk to the SF SPCA.
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As we wrap season one of The Field Trip Game, we're taking a trip to our final destination: memory lane (hey, that rhymes!) Ever wonder how exactly we film the car interview sequence? Well, it's this handy rig right here sandwiched (and secured!) between the driver and passenger seats, we're able to film all the questions, reactions, and general silliness of our host and contestants. You can watch everything go down right now! https://youtu.be/Cv8V4SqzHwk
1.(L-R) Rohan, Kayen Manovil (host), and Binnie pose for a photo before beginning their interview car ride to The Mix.
2. Kayen Manovil (center) readies herself to tour The Mix. Rohan and Caleb Monteiro (right and background) follow suit while Binnie (far left) chats with a receptionist.
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Some fun behind the scenes photos of our newest episode at Church of 8 Wheels! Have you seen it yet? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K62PI...
1. (L-R) Jamareion Adrow (B-roll Camera), Tyler Luu (Director), Isaiah Johnson (Camera A), Mariam Coulibaly (Production Assistant), and Emiliano Villa (Sound) prepare to film the skate tutorial.
2. Emiliano Villa films b-roll of Jayla, Alesha Bell (Host), and Jessie tying their skates.
3. The Godfather of Skate, David Miles Jr. surveys the skate floor with director Tyler Luu.
4. Mariam Coulibaly readies the slate for the next scene.
5. Unit Producer Amanda Vigil participates in a skating conga line.
(Photos by Unit Photographer, Cheyenne Bearfoot)
-Written by Cheyenne
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Last week's episode featured THIS iconic animatronic that was originally at the infamous Playland at the Beach (1913 - 1972). Do you know her name? Watch to find out! https://youtu.be/QR2tx1gASQg
--written by Chey
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Which plant speaks to you? (Pssst, learn more about these plant friends in our latest episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1X6lt...)
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A Ridiculous Adventure Game with Mediocre Prizes! At the spin of a wheel, The Field Trip Game takes contestants and audiences on a rollicking journey to a mystery location. Will they visit one of the Bay Area’s most notable tourist attractions or a yet-to-be-discovered location? Wherever the crew lands, they’ll tour the place and get quizzed on what they remember. It’s anyone’s game! The first episode launches on Thursday, June 20th, but until then you can tune in on June 5th to catch all of their minisodes on YouTube Shorts. KQED's first-ever by-youth, for-youth digital video series on YouTube!