Seeing as I'd be shooting two VTs, I thought it'd be wise to also research the ins and outs of a camera operator within a VT and how they go about working as a team, shooting footage and location scouting.
In essence the roles are quite similar however there are some key differences, one major difference being the environments of both settings, (Studio and location based) these therefore make the approach to both totally different.
Skills for VT Camera Operator -
- offer advice on how best to shoot a scene and explain the visual impact created by particular shots
- plan shots for example when filming an expensive drama scene, such as an explosion, there may be only one chance to get things right, so shots need to be meticulously planned beforehand
- practise the camera moves required for pre-arranged shots
- study scripts
- find solutions to technical or other practical problems (for an outside broadcast, for example, the natural light conditions need to be taken into account when setting up shots)
- be prepared to innovate and experiment with ideas
- work quickly, especially as timing is such an important factor
- take sole responsibility in situations where only one camera operator is involved in the filming
- keep up to date with filming methods and equipment
- repair and maintain equipment
- demonstrate a good awareness of health and safety issues
- drive crew, actors and equipment to and from locations.
It goes without saying that the relationships between the camera operator and his fellow crew members, inc. Director, Sound, Cast, etc, has to always been a good working friendly professional one, or else it could hamper the production.
A wesbite i found useful information from.
Another website that had resourceful advice regarding camera movements for live production studio based scenarios & also creating narratives, similar to VTs.
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