Cable Wrapping 101
Alex Speidel2025-04-01T16:13:54-04:00Believe it or not, there is a right and wrong way to wrap cable. The proper form is called "over under."Below is a video of how to coil cable... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MI1TKKFEW8
Identifying Cables
Alex Speidel2025-06-10T10:04:19-04:00Audio Cables DT-12 A 12-channel audio snake. Most commonly used when it is necessary to run many audio cables to one central location, before splitting them out to various locations. XLR Most typically a 3-pin connector. It is primarily used to transmit microphone or balanced line-level audio signals. Note that there are also 4-pin,
Live Production Etiquette
Alex Speidel2025-06-10T10:40:52-04:00Whether you are a young professional, brand new to the broadcast industry, or a veteran with hundreds of hours of experience, there are standards which we are all held to. Following proper etiquette keeps the clients happy, our crew safe, and our equipment operating to the best of its ability. Below is a list of
Terminology
Alex Speidel2025-06-10T10:14:29-04:00In the communications field, it is important that we are all speaking the same language. Below is a short glossary of terms so that everyone understands what is going on around them. General Terms B-roll - Video or still that supplement the main story or show. For example, game highlights used during a coaches interview.
Positions on a Live Sports Broadcast
Alex Speidel2025-04-03T11:39:30-04:00There are many different opportunities to work in the broadcast field, especially for the people that specialize in a specific task. While it is good to have an understanding of everything, there aren’t as many opportunities for someone who is a “Jack of all Trades, but Master of None.” Therefore, you may want to
Framing a Shot w/ Graphic
Alex Speidel2025-06-10T10:44:00-04:00GOOD: Tombstone graphic is on the lower left and the coach is on the rightBAD: The graphic and the subject are both on the left side of the screen This was written by Adam Meyer. He's a producer at Classic Teleproductions and has worked events such as Mid-American Conference football, basketball, and baseball for ESPN broadcasts.
Framing a Shot
Alex Speidel2025-06-10T10:42:25-04:00When framing a shot, it is important to remember these three terms to help give your interview the best look for on-air... Rule of thirds: This refers to process of dividing the image into thirds (two horizontal lines and two vertical lines). Then, position your subject at the intersection of the points to give
Setting Back Focus
Alex Speidel2025-04-03T10:08:58-04:00The back focus is the distance from the rear glass of the lens to the focal plane, when the lens is focused on a distant object. Back focusing is the process of adjusting the distance between the rear element of a broadcast lens and the image plane in order to ensure that the image
Setting Focus
Alex Speidel2025-06-10T10:45:29-04:00Setting the Focus In order to set the focus on a studio camera zoom in all the way on your subject. Make sure that you are zoomed in as far as the camera will let you and slowly begin to roll the focus control until your subject becomes clear, now you are in focus.
White Balancing
Alex Speidel2025-04-03T10:12:18-04:00White balancing is the process of adjusting the camera's settings to ensure that the colors in the image are accurate and neutral, regardless of the lighting conditions. This is an important step in setting up a camera system for broadcast or video production. To white balance a broadcast lens, follow these steps: Choose a