Tuesday 15 December 2009

Studio crew roles

Vision mixer
The job of the vision mixer is to use the VX panel to change from shot to shot on the main viewer. For example whilst recording a multi-cam production with four cameras, if the Director says “camera 1” next the vision mixer will get ready and when the call “cam1 cut” is made they will press the button for camera 1 and that will be what is recorded.

Floor Manager
The Floor Manager directs the studio as the Director tells them, they oversee everything and makes sure that everyone is carrying out their task as quickly as the job requires and to make sure everyone follows instructions.

Assistant Floor Manager
Assists the Floor Manager.

Cameraman/Camera Assistant
The Cameraman films what the Director instructs him to film or if needed ad-lib to obtain a good quality shot. The Camera Assistant is there to make sure the Cameraman has no obstacles in his way of filming.

Talent
Talent are the people in front of the camera doing whatever they are directed to do.
Director

Director is the Head of the Production; he oversees everything to ensure all is working and looking good and guides everyone to achieve his visions of the final product.

Sound Operators
Controls the audio mixer and makes sure all audio is correct.

Producer
Is in charge of the content of the production.

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