Camera Tips
Watch headroom constantly
Steady pan/tilt movements
Use slow and steady zoom
Use Cam 2 when no one is singing or start/end
Use Cam 1 for song leader or speaking moments
Watch shoulders during message to follow pastors
Mute headset when not in use - Keep comms clear
Follow PCO - Think ahead to next transition
Camera Terminology
Call Camera # to get ready - Repeat Camera # to go live ("Ready 1 ..... 1")
Pan left/right
Tilt up/down
Push in (Zoom in)
Pull out (Zoom out)
Camera 1 Shots - Same Headroom
Closeup shot (Chest)
Medium shot (Waist)
Cowboy shot (Thigh or knees)
Full shot (Shoes or ankles)
Flexible shots as requested (Baptism, guitar, transition, multiple speakers)
Camera 2 Shots - Static Wide Shot
Full band - All singers
Message - Full shot or wider
Avoid exit doors
Align bottom to stage floor
Avoid moving or distracting audience
Adjust only during transitions (Bumper)