Multi-Cam Production Terms

• PED- this call is yet again made by the direct, this mean they want the camera operator to move the shot either up or down, for example: PED DOWN (move the came down)

• Tracking- this call is made from the director to a camera operator, this means to either zoom or out upon a object, host or contestants for example, zooming out upon a object (tracking out)

• Crab- this call is made by the director to the camera operators, instructing them to move either left or right for example, crab right (move right)

• Floor ready means everyone is ready amongst the studio floor so the director knows when to start the show; this call is made upon the floor manager.

• DVD Ready-DVD Operator has set up the DVD player ready to transcend to the next VT insert, the DVD operator will make the call to the director so they knows that the next insert is ready to be played when needed.