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Camera Positions and Assignments for Swimming

2024-01-22T15:31:42-05:00

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 -

Camera Positions and Assignments for Swimming2024-01-22T15:31:42-05:00

Camera Positions and Assignments for Hockey

2023-02-15T16:24:01-05:00

Camera 1 - Game Follow Wide shot that will keep between around 35% of the ice in frame.  A wide shot that will provide general coverage of the gameplay. Camera 2 - Tight Follow Tight head-to-toe shot of the player with the puck and 1-2 closest defenders.  Will follow the player at fault after a

Camera Positions and Assignments for Hockey2023-02-15T16:24:01-05:00

Lighting an Interview

2024-02-15T12:32:16-05:00

When lighting an interview, there are several rules to follow that will help make your interview look the best possible.  Over the course of this article, I will go over how to light an interview to get a consistently good result.  Keep in mind that this should just be a starting point and that experimentation

Lighting an Interview2024-02-15T12:32:16-05:00

Scouting a Location

2024-02-15T12:30:53-05:00

Throughout your career, you may be asked to conduct a “Site Survey” ahead of a live production.  When scouting a location, there are many questions that need to be answered, or you risk failure on the day of the show. Step 1:  Determining Truck Placement The first thing that needs to be answered is where

Scouting a Location2024-02-15T12:30:53-05:00

Building a Broadcast Booth

2023-02-15T16:26:21-05:00

While building a booth will vary based on your situation and location, here is a standard set-up when it comes to your sports audio booth. Gather supplies Connect to boxes Connect to talkback Connect to headset Dress mult cable Plug mic cables into mult box Plug in IFB to mult box Set up TOC Set

Building a Broadcast Booth2023-02-15T16:26:21-05:00

Camera Positions and Assignments for Volleyball

2023-02-15T16:23:32-05:00

  Camera 1 - Game Follow Wide shot that will keep approximately ½ to ⅔ of the court in frame.  A wide shot that will provide general coverage of the gameplay. Camera 2 - Tight Follow Tight head-to-toe shot of the player serving the ball.  During action, will follow the action as the ball goes

Camera Positions and Assignments for Volleyball2023-02-15T16:23:32-05:00

Camera Positions and Assignments for Basketball

2024-07-11T09:20:17-04:00

Program feed In the YouTube link below you will see a program feed from the 2024 MAC Basketball Tournament. This was a multi-camera shoot with 5 manned cameras, as well as 4 robotic cameras. As you watch this clip, notice how the director uses the different cameras to help tell a story and show

Camera Positions and Assignments for Basketball2024-07-11T09:20:17-04:00

Camera Positions and Assignments for Soccer/Field Hockey/Lacrosse

2023-07-12T16:50:01-04:00

Camera 1 - Game Follow Wide shot that will keep between 25% and 50% of the field in frame. A wide shot that will provide general coverage of the gameplay. Camera 2 - Tight Follow Tight head-to-toe shot of the player with the ball and 1-2 closest defenders. Will follow the player at fault

Camera Positions and Assignments for Soccer/Field Hockey/Lacrosse2023-07-12T16:50:01-04:00

Camera Positions and Assignments for Football

2023-07-12T16:49:31-04:00

Game/Tight Side by Side Game/Tight Split Camera 1 - Game Follow Wide coverage of the game play. Typically starts wide enough to see all players on the line of scrimmage, then will push in to the action as it develops. Never should go close enough to be considered a close up. Typically wide enough to

Camera Positions and Assignments for Football2023-07-12T16:49:31-04:00
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