Multi Camera Job Roles

Camera Operator 

Camera operator is a person who manages the camera while recording footage , the camera operator is a technical role as you need to be able know how to create specific shot, also camera operator are used in the production stage, production stage is the most important because if you do not have the right footage it may mean the finishing product not being that good. 

Duties

• Have to work with Director of Photography

As the camera operator you need to work closely with the director of photography as they both are catching footage so they need to have the same vision so they catch the similar footage which they can use to make a perfect clip, this is why they need to get along with the photography because they'll be working together for a long time. 

•Camera Operators make sure the camera and equipment are prepared for the required set-ups and ready for any last-minute changes 

This duty is a basic duty as a camera operator you are expected to set up the equipment for  the specific scenes, also you need to be able to do it fast as you may be asked to do something last minute as the director of the TV show may think that a different shot will make it better.

• Camera operator needs to decide what camera lenses and  supporting equipment  needed.

This is a duty means that they need to be able to have initiative as they need to decide what the best lenses would be for that specific scene. This is a basic duty expected from the camera operator, also the director has a say as well they may explain the vision they want and the camera operator should be able to actually connote what the director wanted in that shot. 

Skills

• Must be able to do various task at once as the camera operator does many things at once, becuase sometimes they need to a lot of jobs at once by this i mean setting up their camera's, also they may need to mangae more than two camera's, to catch the shots they want.

• Physically be fit as it is a long hour job because a camera operator needs to stay there as long as they are recording, this means them having to record extra hours to meet deadlines. Also physically the need to be fast and have a lot of stamina as they will moving around a lot. 

• Listen and think while they work because they will need listen to the director carefully because they need to create the vision and try to make it up to their standard, this means that while production they should they think what shots will make it look better. All these skills can be develop while on the job because you get more experience.

Hierarchy

The camera operator is managed by the director, because they both work closely and the director dictates what  he wants to the camera operator, the camera operator works alongside other camera operators. The camera operator usually is not in charge of the team, however they may give their input on where to place people on the TV show.

Sound Mixing

Sound mixing is some one who edits the sound, by this i mean that there are noises in the clip the do not want to hear, the sound mixer's job is to make sure that these noises cannot be heard. 

Duties 

Sound mixers need to know how to operate the sound mixing machines, by this i mean that it is expected that the sound mixer knows how to use the sound mixing machinery because the sound mixers are complected to use as there is many functions on the mixer which you need to know how to use.

Sound mixers must work with the Producer and Director because they need to know what sounds the director and producer want to hear and the noises which they do not want to hear, this will help the sound mixer make sure he takes out the right noises. 

Sound mixers must meet the costume department and the visual department because they need to make sure they know where to put the microphone for the actors on the show and also they may go together to visit the locations of filming to see problem of acoustic. 

Skills

Be able to give direction and also follow specific instructions because you may asked to do specific tasks with the sound as the director may want a specific sound to be created, things means you need to listen carefully to the instruction. 

Make decision while under pressure by this i mean that they should be able to make sure they can make decision when they are working under pressure as being a sound mixer means that they will need to decide on the job. 

Sound mixer must be able to have good attention to detail because they need to make sure that the correct noises are in the sound as they need to make sure in detail that the sound is right.  

Hierarchy 

The sound mixer is managed by the director as they will be ordered by the director what to do, this means they may ask for some noise to be taken out as they are creating the show which means that the sound mixer must make the sound up to high quality. The sound mixer do not often manage anyone, however they may tell the actors to change where the mic is. 

Vision Mixing 

A vision mixer is some one who edits TV shows live by using various transition method like cuts, mixes and wipes. All these method help the vision mixer edit the TV show live. This means that job is to make it visually look better this is why they work closely with the director as they are the second eye which approves if it is the best quality footage. They would always work in the editing gallery.

Duties 

Vision mixer must be able to work with the director and producer so that they can interpret their script, this means they must be able to make it up to the producer and directors standard.

Vision mixers must know the good and bad of a vision mixing desk as they can create piece of art or they may ruin it, this is why by knowing the pros and cons it allows the vision mixers to know how they can create high quality programs. 

Vision mixers must meet the demands of the director as they can change rapidly if the director thinks they can make it better. By being able to meet last minute demands it helps the vision mixer do the job more efficiently. 

Skills 

Be able to multi task as they will be asked to go from different shot to shot also at they same time they need to listen carefully to the producers instruction and they need to be editing at the same time. Being able to multi task is important as they have a lot task to do at the same time. 

Be able to provide precise detail to work as they will be editing the live footage on air this means they only have one chance so they should try add as much detail as they can.

Be able to use their own initiative as it helps them deal with any issues quickly and most efficient way as their may be problem during the production this is when they should use their own initiative. 

Hierarchy

The vision mixer is managed by the producer and director as they work closely with them to make sure that the interpret the script well. The vision mixer is not in control of anyone in the production team as they work on their own. 

Directing 

Directing is when you have a vision or a plan for a show or a program which you want to produce. Directing involves managing people as you will need to direct individuals so that you can produce final piece.

Duties 

Director must take all responsible of the failure and success of the show/program as there are the one who has the vision which means that they should try the best to create the show or program up to high standard. 

Director must always motivate their employee's as they are the ones which will help you make what they are visioning, this why by keeping the workers more motivated means that they'll be more productive at their job.

Director of the program or show must be able to make a lot of decision as they are creating their vision so they should know what decision to make for example having the right choosing the right cast is important because they are going to be in the show/program. 

Skills 

Be able to think clearly under pressure as they'll be doing many things at the same time as they'll be working with the camera operator and vision mixer to make sure they meet the standard. 

Be able to work for long hours because a director you need to make sure that you have everything ready for your employee's to work on, by this i mean that it will be the job to work out of hours preparing things for the employee's as the director needs to have a plan of what they will doing.

Have determination because being a director means that you will need to do a lot of hard work if you want the program or show to succeed, also having determination means that you will be working your best, by doing this you may be more known this may lead to you directing more programs and shows. 

Hierarchy 

The director in the hierarchy is above everyone as they have the vision which the employee's need to make, this means that the director has to manage some employee's so they can manage more employee's this is why the director manager tells the vision to the employee's which will tell their own team and also the director dictates what they shall be doing. 

Set Designer 

A set designer is someone who overlooks the production setting, by this i mean that the plan how the production set will look to match the theme of the program or show. The have to get approval off the director. 

Duties 

Must be able to asses the visual qualities from reading the script or the plan of the program/show, this is a duty expected of a set designer as you must be able to see what it is about and what setting will be the best with that specific script or plan.

Must be able sketch out the production setting to show the director the plan because they have the vision in the head so they need to make sure the director can visually see the setting on the drawing.

Must be able to work alongside with the director as they has the vision which means they need to work together and set the setting, also the set designer should point out any problems of the production setting to the director before hand so they can asses if it is a big risk.

Skills

Needs to be creative and have an imagination because directors want unique setting to make the program or show different from others, and set designer needs to be creative as they set the whole production setting.

Be able to communicate with other departments in the production team as they may need to work with the costume department as they need to have costume which go with the theme of the setting.

Be able to oversee the setting during rehearsal, by this i mean that during rehearsals they should see if they can improve the setting any way, this is a skill which they can develop.

Hierarchy 

The set designer is managed by the director as they are have the vision which means them having to communicate together and then deciding the idea's. The set designer does not need to manage anyone as they work by there self.

Lighting Desk 

Lighting desk is someone who manages the light in the production setting during the program or showing is being recorded, this is done so that they can create specific meaning from the lighting 

Duties 

Must know what lighting will appeal to the program or show as it is a requirement you knowing about lighting as the lighting is important as it can create meaning aswell.

Need to do risk assessments before actually setting lighting up as there can be many hazards in the production setting which may lead to injuries which the lighting department can be blamed for

Must know how to use the lighting equipments as they can cost the business a lot of money and also in the wrong hands it can do a lot of damage, this is why the lighting department needs to keep 

Skills 

Be physically fit as you'll need to carry a lot of equipment which is heavy means that you may be out of breath if you are not fit, so being more fit means that you'll be more productive.

Be able to communicate as you will need to communicate with the director to know when to have the lights on the show, this will help you have a plan. when switch on and off the lights. 

Be able to have initiative as the show may change so they should be able to change the camera depending on whats happening, also they may use their initiative and change the lighting being used as it may look better with different lighting 

Floor Manager 

Floor manager is someone who manages the presenters and guest to make sure their on cue and punctual. This is a important role as they manage most of the production team as they also need to ensure that every is at the right place at right time.

Duties 

Must make sure the whole production is ready and set to record the program or show and if there is any problem to deal with them efficiently, this is a important duty because if there are any delays means the business costs will raise.

They must check if the recording is up to high standard for the audience who are going to watch it and is it perfect. Also need to check whether the equipment are working or not as it can affect the production of the program or show.

Must make sure that the program or show is scheduled on the TV to be aired so that the audience can watch it, this is a very important duty because if they did not do this no one will be able to actually watch the program or show, this means the production company not making any money to cover the costs.

Skills 

Be calm under pressure as floor manager if there is any problems you will notified which means you having most stress, this is when it can get a little bit heated leading you to make drastic decision this is why being calm is important as you can think more carefully what would be the best way.

Be able to communicate with people as they will need to get everybody at the right positions so that they can start to record the program or show, this is why communication is an important skill.

Be able to have initiative as they will need to make decision on the go which means they have use their own initiative when there is a problem, they should think what would be the most efficient way and how it would not affect the production as much.

Graphics Generation

Graphics generation is some one who creates the graphics credits and title screen then the edit it in to the program or show at the end of editing stage. 

Duties 

Make sure that they can use special graphic software to create the graphics of the show as it can be very complex to use these software this is why specialist are employed for the graphics. 

Must make sure they have been made to the best quality they could possible make as they graphics is important as it has a lot of meaning for some audience, this is why they need to be careful.

Must be able to meet the deadline as program or show would need it on the deadline as they will need to air which means them needing to be able to meet the deadline or it may mean the program or show not being aired.

Skills 

Be creative and have a great imagination because being the graphics creator means you are expected to create unique graphics for each show, this is the reason why each programs or show are different.

Be able to communicate as they will be working with a team which share different opinions this means that they must work together and produce a final graphic which they think is the best for the program or show.

Being faster at creating graphics, this is a skill which they can develop they may be able to create high quality product but more quickly this means that they will be more productive as there are being more quicker. 

VT Operator

Video tape operator is someone who manages the tapes in the machine room, the manage the tape recording equipment in the machine room. They also make tapes in different formats. 

Duties

They must set up Avid and other editing equipment which is needed, this duty is important because you need to be able to set up the equipment as it expected from the VT operator.

They must label each of the project individually with the roll number and time codes, this mean that they need to be very careful writing these label as it would affect the whole production if the tapes are mixed up. 

Must manage the library and database, this is in an important duty because they may have sound in the library which they may wanted to have used in the show, this is why they need to make sure that it is kept safe.

Skills 

Be able to know the different video formats being used as they may be asked to convert some clips or even record with a different format as they may want to show on another format.

Be able to have initiative as they will need to make decision on the go which means they have use their own initiative when there is a problem, they should think what would be the most efficient way and how it would not affect the production as much.

Be able to know earlier if there is any problems with the equipment being used because if the machine is not in working order it can lead to the tape being corrupt which may mean that the tape corrupt this can lead to time delays. 

Presenter

Presenter is some who is featured on the program or show, they often have the front line job as they are the main aspect of the program or show. The main job as a presenter is to interview people or even read out reports to the audience on TV.

Duties 

They have to be involved when the director decides to plan the program or show, as it will help them know what they actually have to do and they may also give an input, by telling the director what aspects can improve it. 


They must meet the demands, by this i mean that if the director tells them to mention something specific in the show they must try the best to meet the demand by actually saying what they have been asked to say. 


They must work closely with the production team as they will be working together as they are around when they are actually on the air which means that the production team will make the presenter aware of any issues and the presenter should let the production team know if they have any issues. 


Skills 

Be able to have initiative as they will need to make decision on the go which means they have use their own initiative when there is a technical problem on the show, they should think what would be the most efficient way and how it would not affect the production as much.

Be able to have a strong personality and be confident as they will be on air which means that they cannot mumble as they need to be clear so the audience can understand the presenter clearly, and they also need to be confident as they cannot make any mistakes on air this is why they should be a lot confident at talking. 

Be able to communicate with the audience as they may be more involved if you have more of a friendly approach, this means that by communicating with the audience they are going to be attracting more audience, and having contact with people in general is very important as you should know how to approach the audience. These are skills which you can develop on the job.