Tuesday, 21 January 2014

Using the equipment in the TV Studio

On Wednesday 8th January me and my group went to the TV Studio to see what equipment's we will be using when we actually record our show. There were many equipment's we will be using when we record our show e.g. Teleprompter, Camera Operator, Sound Mixer, Sound Effects Operator and Vision Mixer.

A Teleprompter is a display device that prompts the person speaking with an electronic visual text of a speech or script. The person who is using the teleprompter has to control the speed of the text and make sure that the speed of the text is the same speed when the talent is talking. When using the teleprompter they use a wheel which controls the speed of the text.
A Camera Operator is a person who operates the camera and controls the camera. The camera operator is responsible for physically operating the camera and maintaining composition and camera angles throughout a given scene or shot.

A Sound Mixer is a person who is responsible for recording all sound recording on set and they use professional audio equipment.


A Sound Effects Operator is a person who operates the sound effects e.g. audience applause. They use a screen which has different types of effects.

A Vision Mixer is a person who edits the programme live using a variety of cuts, mixes, swipes etc... When editing the programme they need to know what needs to be shown at the right time. 

When we film our show people in my group will have different roles such as Director, Floor Manager and Talent/Presenter.

A Director is a person who directs people and tells people what they need to do. The director will use a microphone to communicate with the other members on the set, when being a director it is a very important job because they need to be firm and strict as the director tells everyone what to do.

A Floor Manager is responsible for giving information from the director, to the crew on the set. They also check the equipment on the set is safe and is working.

A Talent/Presenter is a person who introduces or hosts the show, they are always in front of the camera. The presenter has to be a confident and bubbly person and is not too shy to be in front of the camera.