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Video production documentation
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Documentation
Vision schematic
A visual map of what equipment you need for a vision system set up is helpful. It is a document that assists in determining the equipment required, the types, amount and length of cables and determines the specific connector types. They are used in briefing technical staff and set up.
When creating a schematic some tips include:
start with sources at the bottom
display devices at the top
add vision mixing equipment
add cables
add connectors
include audio equipment if required.
Vision cues
The sequencing, timing and speed of vision cues is important with either pre-recorded vision or live video feeds to ensure the synchronisation of all technical effects.
The standard procedures used include:
plotting
recording
modifying as required
operation of the cues.
With the use of a vision mixer you can preview all source inputs and pre-set the next image to be put on the main screen with transition effects.
Vision system information is recorded and used within the prompt copy and cue sheets for the stage manager, vision director and vision operators to follow throughout the production or event.
Throughout pre-production and rehearsals there is often the need to modify or update documentation, include cue sheets. It is important only authorised personnel complete the changes as it is important to ensure currency of version and the status of any amendment.
Vision cue sheet example
Vision Cue Sheet example.docxVision Cue Sheet - template.docxCuePilot is programmable software that provides directors and producers of live television broadcasts to extensively preconceive and program camera moves and cutting. Live television shows of big events in particular are using this technology, including the Eurovision Song Contest.
The video 'Zero Gravity camera call with Maddie Holder' demonstrates the CuePilot program.
Zero Gravity camera call with Maddie Holder
Duration: 03:19The video 'Grease live control room split screen' gives an example of calling video cues in a professional setting, revealing the sequencing, timing and speed required of an director when calling the cues.
Grease Live control room split screen
Duration: 03:28Stages of an arts production
When putting together an arts production there are 3 key stages:
Pre-Production
This includes:
concept
development of production teams and casting
rehearsals
publicity
design - lighting, sound, vision, costume, set
construction - set, costume, sound, props
bump in - transfer and set up everything in the performance venue including set, lighting, sound, vision, costumes, props
lighting and sound final set up, check and cued for the production
technical rehearsal
dress rehearsal
final directors notes.
Production
This includes:
front of House and venue management
publicity
SHOW TIME!
Post Production
This includes:
bump out - pack up or strike the production and remove from the performance venue
store or return all costumes, props, lighting and sound equipment
finalise all budgets
evaluate the production.
There are some key technical terms that are useful to be aware of, including:
backstage
stage left
stage right
prompt side
opposite prompt
downstage
upstage
wings
safety curtain
bump in
bump out
technical rehearsal
dress rehearsal.
Theatrecrafts.com provides a detailed glossary of technical theatre terms for further reference.
The video 'Theatre terminology' from Union House Theatre provides some simple definitions of some of these key terms.
Theatre terminology
Duration: 06:40