Talk Backs and Use

Talk backs are used by the camera crew and DVD and sound operators. The DVD operator uses the talk backs to inform the director that the inserts are ready to be played fromthe DVD, once the drector is ready, Sound Operators will use talk backs to inform the director that audio is ready and to perform mic checks amongst the host and contestants.

The camera operators use the talk backs to report any technical problems or to maybe hint a suggestion of a potential shot to the director. No one should use the talk back only if it really needed as the director needs to be able to call out shows to each of the camera operators, the DVD operator should wait on the director's behalf until he has finished camera checks before saying DVD ready to allow the director some time to think and ensure that they cut to DVD ready only when it's been said by the operator.

Camera Operators should press the talk back button and then wait for the director to talk to them as the director might be in the middle in deciding shots and maybe to busy to answer the camera operator, it's just more professional and a polite gesture if you allow the director to talk first.