S1 E6 Vision Switcher

Managing various input sources, video content from multiple cameras and keeping clear communication with operators. In this episode we chat with an experienced Vision Switcher who shares stories, gives real examples of technical issues during shows, software and the best tools to get the job done.   Podcast Episode Summary 00:00 Intro 1:01 Describe your job? 1:36 What are your top 3 things for your gig bag? 3:54 What software and programmes do you use? Pre Production; 9:12 What kind of information do you receive about the show, before getting to the theatre? 10:27 Are you involved in putting the system together for the show? 12:22 Are you there for prepping for the show in the warehouse? Bump In; 13:20 What dose your first day off bump in look like? 14:50  How do you layout the operate desk? 17:32 Explain some terms that you come across on a regular bases with a vision mixer? 20:21 What are the different transitions on a vision mixer? 21:54 What is down stream key and how is it used? 23:36 How do you deal with different resolutions? Tech Run; 26:44  When working with cameras, what factors influence the shot you take? 28:42 Dose your notes end up forming your cue sheet? 30:56 How are the different loops of comms split up? 32:12 How do you call a camera show and what communication is there over comms? Dress Run; 35:31 What changes during dress run? Show Day; 36:49 How long before the show do you arrive at the venue and what pre show checks do you complete? 39:07 When do you get to the operate position for the performance? 40:05 How do you start a show? 42:27 How do you deal with any technical issues during a show? 45:34 What are your post show duties? Bump Out; 47:41 What do you do at bump out? Post Production; 49:33 What are your post production duties? 50:05 Any tips or tricks you would like to pass on? 51:53 OutroSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.