advice? just take a hard look at the way they're shot and it should be pretty self explanatory. From what i remember they use alot of soft gelled or soft box stage lighting combined with a ton of those tiny halogen rack lights which gives everything the orange even glow thats common with indoor shows. They probably use HD cameras, or at least high quality SD's, so if your going to use a consumer camcorder its not going to look right. They actors have makeup and dress teams as not to offened the viewer and everything in pretty well rehearsed. Not sure why they're called reality shows, more like poorly scripted soap operas.

You don't need a wide angel lens. A good mic is always an excellent
addition to your equipment.

All reality shows are hand held for the most part, so you can start
with that technique. The "interview" sections are always shot using
a tripod, so that's another technique you can try.

Since you want to spoof a specific style then you must know the
genre of reality TV pretty well. What shows have you watched? Are
there any techniques used in those shows that you think is good
for spoofing?

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The aim of an argument or discussion should not be victory, but progress.
Joseph Joubert, essayist (1754-1824)

Thanks a bunch guys

You're welcome.

What shows have you watched? Are there any techniques used
in those shows that you think is good for spoofing?

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The aim of an argument or discussion should not be victory, but progress.
Joseph Joubert, essayist (1754-1824)