TV & film acting

In the Control Room - Roles & Responsibilities On the Studio Floor

Director

Calls the shots

Gives status to Floor Director Floor Director - Cues the crew & talent on the floor
White Balance

Talent: Interviewed
Sound Check

Audio monitors audio levels

Camera Operator:
Frame and Focus
Eyes in the upper third

 
Tape Operator

sets tape, logs the tape
Tells director when tape is up to speed.

Audio: Sets up the microphones & the clear coms for communication Audience: listens and learns

Switcher

 Works with Director to select shots that are put in the program  


Teleprompter a screen for the talent to read script

 

 Writer