These are the crew roles we used during our live TV Production:
Director
Views the action on the studio floor through a bank of screens, each one linked to one of the studio cameras, while issuing instructions down to the Floor Manager. They also control the Gallery area, calling for sound rolls, on-screen graphics and video rolls (VT's). Some directors also work more closely with on-camera talent and others also act as both producer and director.
Assistant Director
Assumes a prompting role in the Gallery or Control Room. They are responsible for communication with the broadcasting channel during a live show, counting down the time before transmission aloud to the crew via the studio microphone. They also count down time remaining for sections of a programme, such as an interview or an advert break.
Vision Mixer or Switcher
Responsible for the actual switching between different video sources, such as camera shots and video inserts.
Floor Manager
The Floor Manager is the Director's representative on the studio floor, and is responsible for giving instruction and direction to crew, cast and guests. The Floor Manager is always in direct contact with the Director via talkback in the gallery.
Assistant Floor Manager
Helps the FM to carry out the Directors instructions.
DVD Operator
Cues and prepares video inserts into a program and is responsible for controlling the video console to regulate transmission of television scenes, including test patterns and filmed and live telecasts to the Directors needs.
Camera Operator
Uses the camera as coached by the director. They are accountable for maintaining the required action is correctly filmed in the frame, and needs to react instinctively as the proceedings take place. Is in constant contact with the Director.
Camera Assistants
Holds the cabling and helps the Cam Ops to move smoothly.
Sound Editor
Responsible for micing talent, checking sound levels are consistent and operating insert sound mixing.
Sound Assistant
Assists the Sound Editor.
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