ENG Shoot

Incredibly simple but gets the job done.

  • ENG = “Electronic News Gathering”
  • Collecting raw and unedited video.
  • Usually storing video onto a card or broadcasting through a wireless medium.
  • One man camera crew.
  • Best used for interviews and color shots.
  • Video and Audio is edited in post production.
  • Simple “On the Fly” Shoots.
  • Camera operator is responsible for every aspect of the shoot including video, audio, shading, lighting, etc.

Truck Shoot

Much better production quality but much more complex.

  • Multiple Cameras and operators.
  • Most cameras have a hardline connection to the truck.
  • Requires many in truck positions, including a Director, TD, A1, V1, and an Engineer.
  • All video is taken into the truck while being cut in real time through a switcher.
  • Several hours dedicated to set up and troubleshooting.
  • Audio can be adjusted in real time through a mixer.
  • Shading is also adjusted in real time through RCP’s.(Remote Control Panel)
  • Best used in live sports or other multi camera productions.
  • Can produce “on-air” graphics and even do official replay.