Wednesday, 19 May 2010
Talk Backs
These allow every crew member in the studio to talk to each other without disturbing everyone else.
Camera Placements & Shots
Camera 1 - it's main focus is guests A & B but sometimes may be asked to move to and over shoulder shot of guest C & D.
Camera 2 - This camera is placed behind the audience, and concentrates on the host, however may move to close ups on either guest A & B or C & D
Camera 3 - Camera 3 is camera 1's partner in crime, they mirror each other and have to make sure there is a variety of shots. It usually helps if the two camera operators get along, and i found in out multi cm production, working with mark on cameras one and three was fun and fairly easy as we got along so had previously discussed shots.
Camera 4 - In our studio, this is the Jib- Arm, it allows for an insane variety of shots, and can be used to make the studio look spacious as you can get the camera high above the others.
Camera 2 - This camera is placed behind the audience, and concentrates on the host, however may move to close ups on either guest A & B or C & D
Camera 3 - Camera 3 is camera 1's partner in crime, they mirror each other and have to make sure there is a variety of shots. It usually helps if the two camera operators get along, and i found in out multi cm production, working with mark on cameras one and three was fun and fairly easy as we got along so had previously discussed shots.
Camera 4 - In our studio, this is the Jib- Arm, it allows for an insane variety of shots, and can be used to make the studio look spacious as you can get the camera high above the others.
Directors Calls
"Floor ready?" - this is a call to the floor manger to ask if the studio is ready to start filming.
"Roll DVD" - this is telling the dvd operator to play the required VT insert.
"Crab right" - this means the camera operator is expected to slide the camera to the right of the subject on screen, Crab Left, means the same.
"PED up" - this is asking said camera operator to make the camera higher.
"Track forwards" - this is the director asking the camera operator to move the camera towards the subject.
"Go to an MS/2S shot" - this is asking the camera operator to change shot.
"Roll DVD" - this is telling the dvd operator to play the required VT insert.
"Crab right" - this means the camera operator is expected to slide the camera to the right of the subject on screen, Crab Left, means the same.
"PED up" - this is asking said camera operator to make the camera higher.
"Track forwards" - this is the director asking the camera operator to move the camera towards the subject.
"Go to an MS/2S shot" - this is asking the camera operator to change shot.
DVD Requirements
The DVD contains everything visual and audio related that goes into the show such as opening titles, round stings, and any visual/video insterts used for questions included in the quiz, thus making it one of the most vital elements to the show. The DVD is manned by the DVD operator ( vision ) in the Audio Control room, it is their job is to set up and play the right track and VT at the relevant time, if this is not done right, it is glaringly obvious. Between each clip there should be an inserted second of black, this allows the operator to pause the DVD in the right place, and helps prevent it from rolling onto the next clip. The ratio for the DVD inserts should be (16:9), as this fits the screen perfectly.
ELS -
Extreme long shots are used to show a person or object and usually their surroundings.
LS -
Long shots are used to show an area, such as a tv studio and set, they are used a lot at the beginning and end of multi cam productions such as quiz shows.
MLS -
Mid long shots are used for the same reason as long shots.
MS -
Mid shots are used to show a person from their waist upwards, they are used in multi cam production when the host is maybe standing up and introducing the show.
MCU -
These shots are of the shoulders and head, and allow the viewer to see the persons reaction.
CU -
Used on someone's face to show their reaction,
ECU -
These are rarely used in multi cam productions such as quiz shows, and are usually found in film or soap operas when something dramatic happens,
Studio Protocol
Wherever people are working there are always rules that are to be followed strictly, and the tv studio is no different;
1)You must not run in the studio as you might trip over camera cables or loose wires.
2)Make sure you wear soft sole shoes such as trainers to help stop any damage to the studio floor.
3)When in the studio, and people are in their respective areas, only talk over the headsets, and use the correct terminology, if you are camera four wanting to speak to the director, say camera four to director, and wait for a response, the director and floor manager will be busy sorting everything else out at the same time.
4)NEVER have food or drink in the studio, this could be split and ruin expensive electric equipment, such as microphones and cameras, also there is a high risk of electrocuting yourself.
1)You must not run in the studio as you might trip over camera cables or loose wires.
2)Make sure you wear soft sole shoes such as trainers to help stop any damage to the studio floor.
3)When in the studio, and people are in their respective areas, only talk over the headsets, and use the correct terminology, if you are camera four wanting to speak to the director, say camera four to director, and wait for a response, the director and floor manager will be busy sorting everything else out at the same time.
4)NEVER have food or drink in the studio, this could be split and ruin expensive electric equipment, such as microphones and cameras, also there is a high risk of electrocuting yourself.
Multi Cam Production Terms
DVD READY -
This is when the people in the vision room call out to the director and sound to let them know that the dvd has been put to the right place and is ready to be played.
FLOOR READY -
This is when the studio is ready to start recording, so the audience are silent, all of the shots are set up and the talent is ready. It is the floor managers job to let the director know that this is happening.
SOUND READY -
The people in the sound room call this to the director and vision to let them know that the sound levels have been checked and are all ok to start the recording.
CUT -
This is when the director changes from one shot to another or switches camera, it lets the vision mixer,, and said camera operators know what is going to happen next so that the vision mixer knows where to go and the camera operator can sort out and make sure their shot is good.
e.g. camera 4 cut camera 2 cut
This tells us that the director has cut to camera 4 and then to camera 2
This is when the people in the vision room call out to the director and sound to let them know that the dvd has been put to the right place and is ready to be played.
FLOOR READY -
This is when the studio is ready to start recording, so the audience are silent, all of the shots are set up and the talent is ready. It is the floor managers job to let the director know that this is happening.
SOUND READY -
The people in the sound room call this to the director and vision to let them know that the sound levels have been checked and are all ok to start the recording.
CUT -
This is when the director changes from one shot to another or switches camera, it lets the vision mixer,, and said camera operators know what is going to happen next so that the vision mixer knows where to go and the camera operator can sort out and make sure their shot is good.
e.g. camera 4 cut camera 2 cut
This tells us that the director has cut to camera 4 and then to camera 2
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Roles in the studio
There are many roles that are involved in television work;
Director -
The director is the one who has the last say on everything to do with thier production, they are the main authoritive firgure of the whole production. They tell the camera crew exactly what they want them to do during the show and tells the vision mixer when to cut to the next shot during the 'live' recording, and the sound mixers the same. They have to oversee everything that goes into the production; set, mise en scene, talent, lighting, cameras, sounds, crew & assistants.
Floor Manager -
The floor manager is the representitive for the director in the studio, whilst the director is in the vision room, behind the set and crew, they have to make sure that the 'talent' and crew know exactly what they are doing, subject to the directors instructions. They are also there to sort out any problems there may be on the studio floor let the talent know exactly what is going to happen, they have to keep the order in the studio so that the director and crew can work to he best of thier ability. They are used as the directors 'voice' and are expected to state clearly what the director wants crew members and 'talent' to do.
Assistant Floor Manager -
The asisstant floor manager is there to help the Floor Manager with varying tasks such as livening up an audience, getting the talent anything they need. They are completely under the instruction of the Floor Manager and director, and are expected only to do what they are told and not take matters into thier own hands.
Camera Ops -
Camera Operators operate the cameras during the show and are expected to get a assortment of shots that have previously been discussed and chosen with the director.
Camera Assisstant -
Camera Assistants are there to help the Camera Ops during recording to help them move thier camera during filming and hold the cables out of the way so that they don't get in the way of the ped legs and Camera Ops' feet.
Talent -
The 'talent' are the people who are infront of the camera, actors/extras/guests/contestants ect. They are expected to know what they are doing, and follow the directors instructions.
Sound Op -
A Sound Ops are the people who operate the Audio mixing desk, and make sure that all the music/microphones/and sound effects are ready and working before the recording.
Vision Mixer -
The Vision Mixer is the person who cuts from one shot to the next under the directors guidence, using the visual mixing desk they can use various transisitons to go from the opening VT to the cameras in the studio.
Dvd Op -
The Dvd Operator is in charge of making sure that the clips and VTs' are played at the correct time.
Lighting Op -
The Lighting Operator is the person who controls the lighting desk and makes sure that the lights fade in and out at the correct time on cue from the director.
Director -
The director is the one who has the last say on everything to do with thier production, they are the main authoritive firgure of the whole production. They tell the camera crew exactly what they want them to do during the show and tells the vision mixer when to cut to the next shot during the 'live' recording, and the sound mixers the same. They have to oversee everything that goes into the production; set, mise en scene, talent, lighting, cameras, sounds, crew & assistants.
Floor Manager -
The floor manager is the representitive for the director in the studio, whilst the director is in the vision room, behind the set and crew, they have to make sure that the 'talent' and crew know exactly what they are doing, subject to the directors instructions. They are also there to sort out any problems there may be on the studio floor let the talent know exactly what is going to happen, they have to keep the order in the studio so that the director and crew can work to he best of thier ability. They are used as the directors 'voice' and are expected to state clearly what the director wants crew members and 'talent' to do.
Assistant Floor Manager -
The asisstant floor manager is there to help the Floor Manager with varying tasks such as livening up an audience, getting the talent anything they need. They are completely under the instruction of the Floor Manager and director, and are expected only to do what they are told and not take matters into thier own hands.
Camera Ops -
Camera Operators operate the cameras during the show and are expected to get a assortment of shots that have previously been discussed and chosen with the director.
Camera Assisstant -
Camera Assistants are there to help the Camera Ops during recording to help them move thier camera during filming and hold the cables out of the way so that they don't get in the way of the ped legs and Camera Ops' feet.
Talent -
The 'talent' are the people who are infront of the camera, actors/extras/guests/contestants ect. They are expected to know what they are doing, and follow the directors instructions.
Sound Op -
A Sound Ops are the people who operate the Audio mixing desk, and make sure that all the music/microphones/and sound effects are ready and working before the recording.
Vision Mixer -
The Vision Mixer is the person who cuts from one shot to the next under the directors guidence, using the visual mixing desk they can use various transisitons to go from the opening VT to the cameras in the studio.
Dvd Op -
The Dvd Operator is in charge of making sure that the clips and VTs' are played at the correct time.
Lighting Op -
The Lighting Operator is the person who controls the lighting desk and makes sure that the lights fade in and out at the correct time on cue from the director.
Studio Equipment
Lots of equipment is used in the studio, and it all has it's own individual purpose;
Cool Lights -
They are used to fill the studio with even light to strop shadows being created, usually used in tv productions such as quiz shows, music shows ect.
Tungstan Lights-
These are the opposing lights to the cool lights, they are used to create shadow, and enable the veiwers to see depth in the set and on screen.
Curtain Tracks -
The rails that the curtains are hung from to allow easy accsess and movement of them.
STOB (Studio Terminal Outlet Box)-
This is the box which is the first link to the microphone.
(see signal flow diagram)
Floor Monitor -
This is mainly used in quiz shows such as the one we have produced, it was used in ours to allow the contestants an easy accsess to the VT inserts without having to turn around to see the big TV screen.
On Air Light-
This allows people outside of the studio to see that a recording is taking place and should not be interrupted.
Suspended Mics-
These are used to catch any sound that the boom mic or talent mics might not pick up.
Sony z-2's Mounted On Ped's-
These are the cameras that are used in the tv studio, they are easy to use with manual and auto focus option. They are on peds so this allows camera movements such as crabbing and 'pedding' up and down very easy.
Audio Desk -
This is the desk which is in the Audio room, people using the desk can change any settings and music to be changed and played throug
out the studio for recording.
Vision Mixing Panel -
This allows the vision mixers to cut from camera to camera and change the sixe ect of the shot.
Lighting Desk -
This controls all the lighting in the studio.
DvD-
This is used for the VT dvd, and can ve recorded on to directly.
Cool Lights -
They are used to fill the studio with even light to strop shadows being created, usually used in tv productions such as quiz shows, music shows ect.
Tungstan Lights-
These are the opposing lights to the cool lights, they are used to create shadow, and enable the veiwers to see depth in the set and on screen.
Curtain Tracks -
The rails that the curtains are hung from to allow easy accsess and movement of them.
STOB (Studio Terminal Outlet Box)-
This is the box which is the first link to the microphone.
(see signal flow diagram)
Floor Monitor -
This is mainly used in quiz shows such as the one we have produced, it was used in ours to allow the contestants an easy accsess to the VT inserts without having to turn around to see the big TV screen.
On Air Light-
This allows people outside of the studio to see that a recording is taking place and should not be interrupted.
Suspended Mics-
These are used to catch any sound that the boom mic or talent mics might not pick up.
Sony z-2's Mounted On Ped's-
These are the cameras that are used in the tv studio, they are easy to use with manual and auto focus option. They are on peds so this allows camera movements such as crabbing and 'pedding' up and down very easy.
Audio Desk -
This is the desk which is in the Audio room, people using the desk can change any settings and music to be changed and played throug
out the studio for recording.
Vision Mixing Panel -
This allows the vision mixers to cut from camera to camera and change the sixe ect of the shot.
Lighting Desk -
This controls all the lighting in the studio.
DvD-
This is used for the VT dvd, and can ve recorded on to directly.
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