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Camera 1 – Race Follow
- Positioned even with the start/finish line. Responsible for keeping all swimmers in frame, while prioritizing the lead 2 or 3 racers. Also responsible for getting the start when all the racers dive into the pool. After the race, will push in to the winner for celebration.
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Camera 2 – Slash
- Positioned on an upper level to provide an alternate look at the pool. Used as a close up of the leading swimmer, as well as beauty shots of the pool.
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Camera 3 – Turn Camera
- Positioned at the end of the swimmers lanes. Used to get close ups of the swimmers. Also used to get an eye level view of the start of the races.
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Camera 4 – Hand Held
- On the pool deck at the start/finish line of the races. Gets close ups of the racers before the race, has a great angle for relay swimmer changes, and can easily follow the winners after the race. Also responsible for shooting any reporter interviews before and after the races.
Written by: Victor Presley
Victor has been working in the broadcast industry since 2005. He has been in the engineering department since 2010, and has been Classic Teleproductions’ Chief Engineer since 2013.