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| Our Take on Arise TV Photo Credit: Debbie Mitchell |
With hosts and guests in place, camera shots in focus and audio crisp and clear, the crew is the engine that keeps your television shows running. Today's post is a nod to the men and women on television crews who I've met or worked with in my television travels over the last few months.
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| On set at Live! With Kelly and Michael and Our Take on Arise TV Photo Credit: Debbie Mitchell |
From getting the set ready in between commercial breaks to seating the proper guests, the stage hands and stage manager keep things flowing seamlessly with only 2-3 minutes between show segments.
Folks are moving so fast they may put race car pit crews to shame. Furniture is swiftly being moved, props are removed and replaced, and just in the nick of airtime.
Folks are moving so fast they may put race car pit crews to shame. Furniture is swiftly being moved, props are removed and replaced, and just in the nick of airtime.
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| Shooting on location (ENG) and in studio both in NYC Photo Credit: Debbie Mitchell |
The camera person is behind the lens and captures the action whether it's happening on location or in the studio.
I grew up seeing mostly men on the scene, but every now and then I would be surprised to find a woman working the camera. To read more about the job of a camera person read my post from the summer series Tell Me... How Did You Get Into Television?
I grew up seeing mostly men on the scene, but every now and then I would be surprised to find a woman working the camera. To read more about the job of a camera person read my post from the summer series Tell Me... How Did You Get Into Television?
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| Wireless mics used for talent and guests Photo Credit: Debbie Mitchell |
"Testing, Testing, Testing 1-2-3, 1-2-3"
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| Getting mic'd up for the studio and on location shoot Photo Credit: Debbie Mitchell |
Everything remains very professional when it comes to getting talent and guests mic'd up and ready4air. The mic's wiring goes under your clothing and is strategically placed on the outside of an outfit so the audio is crispy clear. It's important when dressing for on-air to keep in mind a few tips to surely make any audio guy happy.
Happiness is key for everyone on a successful show.
Remember a program is only as strong as its production team and that team always includes the crew.
Now it is your turn. Tell us what is the key to having the BEST crew?
Remember a program is only as strong as its production team and that team always includes the crew.
Now it is your turn. Tell us what is the key to having the BEST crew?
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| Photo Credit: Joan Massel Soncini |
TV/Social Media Producer Debbie Mitchell is an Emmy nominated producer who is a member of the Producers Guild of America (PGA). She is currently a member of the James Beard Broadcast and New Media Awards Committee. If you have a story idea for "Our Take" or are a brand interested in Social TV, blogger outreach campaigns, or a blogger or personality interested in television placement follow Debbie Mitchell @SocialTVDeb and/or email SocialTVDeb@gmail.com
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Tell Me...How Did You Get Into Television? (Executive Producer)
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Where would any of us be without our crew? My rule of thumb was alway serve at hot breakfast for an early call. Treating a crew with respect and kindness goes a long way in making a production successful.
ReplyDeleteGood call Lora! Food always helps everyone function better!
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