CMCM Studio Class
Director (D)
- Directs set up, gives guidelines to each crew member, and oversees take down
- Understands how each piece fits into the whole - a mental map of the production parts as well as the chronology of the show
- 'Calls the show' - from start to finish, giving the Technical Director instructions about which camera gets recorded using the "ready, take" cues.
- Gives direction to crew during shoot
- Communicates with Floor Director via headset
- Makes sure the production is saved and stored properly.
- Location: studio control room
(Technical) Director examples:
Technical Director (TD)
- Operates the video switcher
- Informs the Director of any video/switcher issues
- Discuss direction style ahead of time!
- Follow Director cues during the show
*can be performed by Director.
Audio Engineer (AE)
- Gets microphones, mics talent
- Runs audio test
- Monitors and adjusts audio levels on mixer
- Unmics talent during breaks or after show is over (always retest if the mic is moved or adjusted)
Camera Operator (CO)
- Remote camera control skills pan and tilt (pacman vs flight controls)
- Zoom, focus, framing, iris
- Records memorized shots for variety/flexibility
- Listens to director adjusts camera accordingly
Teleprompter Operator (TO)
- Formats the script
- Rehearses the script running the teleprompter (audio test?)
- Runs the teleprompter during the shoot
- Follow the talent's lead-- don't rush them or go too slow!
- Location: studio
What happens when you go too fast or too slow on the teleprompter?
Character Generator
(CG)
- Updates Titles, Lower 3rds and graphics before show
- Confirm talent name and title spelling
- Two CG channels are possible
- Coordinate with Director, TD
