TV Studio: Roles and Equipment

Director: the director mainly works behind set and are responsible for co coordinating the structure of the show such as camera movements and shots and communicating with people who are on set. additionally, if there are any errors/problems the director gives direction to the people on set and tells them what to do.

Vision mixer: the vision mixer (based in the gallery) takes instruction from the director and visually create the programme by applying effects such as dissolves, transitions, video clips and pictures during recording. this roles requires a lot of concentration and multi-tasking.

Teleprompter: this is the small screen placed at the bottom of the camera and where the presenter will be reading off. there will be someone controlling the speed of the teleprompter in the gallery.

Camera operator: the camera operator is in charge of filming all the footage and take instruction from the director regarding what shots to use. they also need to make sure that the camera is set up before filming starts. they must be able to watch and listen while they carry out technical tasks.

Floor manger: they are in charge of everything that happens on set, they get instructions from the director to make sure everything is in order. the floor manager will have headphones on so they can communicate with the director. task included are checking earphones, microphones are working properly. keeping the director and producer informed of anything off-camera. giving cues, countdowns to the presenter/talent.

Talent/presenter: this will be the main person talking in front of the camera throughout the show. the equipment used are a microphone, clip on microphone.

Sound mixer: this person will have the control of all the sound levels used to get the best possible sound quality.

Sound effects operator: this is person is in charge of controlling all the sound effects used during the show such as applauding, buzz noses, theme music.