Studio Equitment - its functions and operation.

Cameras and pedestals - the cameras and their pedestals are there to get the shots that are needed during the show. You will be told by the director what shots he wants although it is handy to anticipate what he wants by experimenting while your not on air. When you are on air your tally light on the front of the camera will be red. The pedestals help by giving you a more wider range of a variety of shots.

Lighting rigs - lighting is one of the main elements in any film based peice of work, but can be easily forgotten about. The lighting rig is what the lights hang on.

Relevation of form; this helps the

Relevation of form; This helps the props and talent on stage stand out more. Depending on where and how you place the lights will determine if they look 3D through the camera. Having a 3D effect on screen will make the shots and whole production look more realistic.

Microphones - microphones are also very improtant in live tv and multicam productions, the audience may not be able to hear what the talkent are saying. The clip on microphones need to be on the eyeline of where the talent will look and talk at mostly

Microphones: Microphones are also very important in Live TV and Multicamera productions. As without them the audience may not be able to hear what the talent are saying. Also video camera's may have mic's but they are most likely not with high quality sound and also may not pic sound up in the direction you want - or from the distance you would like.

Video monitors: These are used both on and off the floor to alow both the crew and audience see what is actually being shown on screen and going out on air.

Vision Mixer: This is a vital peice of equipment in a Multi cam production. Each camera will have differnt shots lined up and it is used to record different shots at different times to the directors needs.

Audio desjk - this is used for keeping the sound waves at the acceptable level - between -6 and +9. Each microphone being used will need to have a mic check to enable that the level the talent or host is talking at peaks in between these levels.

DVD PLAYER - This is used to play the vt inserts.