S1 E2 Camera Operator

Standing for long periods of time, concentrating on the performers and capture the best shots for live replay. In This episode we talk to a Camera operator, find out his set up and the setting that change per show. We chat about different camera positions, such as dodging performers on stage and front of house operators. How to accomodate drastic lighting changes and why dress runs are crucial to the success of live productions. Podcast Episode Summary 00:00 Intro 1:08  What is a camera operator what dose it entail? 1:48 What do you find most enjoyable about working in live theatre? 4:45 What are the different skills from operating a camera front of house and on stage? 6:27 Three top items in your gig bag when operating a camera? Pre Production; 7:44 What pre production work happens before doing on a tour? 9:18 Do you research the artist you are going to be working with? Bump in; 10:58 What do you do at bump in? 12:13 What do you test, set and play with on the camera? Tech run; 14:52 Are you behind your camera all of tech run? 16:02 Do you make up ur own shots or are you guided by other people? 18:26 How do you remember what’s next during a show? 19:31 Do you try and remember the setting for the different parts of the show?  21:26 What framing makes a good shot? Dress Run; 23:09 What changes from tech run to dress run? Show Day; 24:30 How early do you arrive at the theatre? 25:41 What checks happen before the show? 26:19 What do you do if something goes wrong? 27:35 Do you have issues with the wireless connection with the stage camera? 28:51 Is there much communication on comm's during a show? 29:48 Any post show duties that need to be carried out? Bump out; 30:47 What do you do at bump out? 32:23 How long are you there for? 32:50 What do you find most challenging about being a camera person? 33:35 What’s some terminology in the camera world? 34:20 Any tips or tricks you could pass on? 38:05 Outro  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.