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.
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.
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.
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.