LLOYD SEGAN TALKS TO VIDEOGRAPHY.COM

For many viewers, this is what makes great television. Yet "Dead Zone" co-executive producer Lloyd Segan says the story behind the effects is the most important element of the program. "'The Dead Zone' is a drama," he said. "It's about people, it has heart, it has a soul. It's about a person whom we can all relate to because we might be presented with an extraordinary situation, and we would wonder how we would handle it. Each episode has pathos, humor, and mystery, and that combination is characteristic of the show."

The physical production of "The Dead Zone" starts with a seven-day prep period. Shooting also takes about seven days. According to Segan, there is also an additional extra unit day to pick up any elements that may have been missed

Currently, "The Dead Zone" is in the middle of its second season. Given its success, it's a safe bet there will be many more installments of the evolving tale of Johnny Smith and his psychic powers. Segan certainly has an eye toward the future. For one thing, he may consider a switch from 35mm film to an HD format. Although he says there are no plans to shoot in HD in the immediate future, "it is certainly a possibility as the technology gets better and better."

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