Camera Dept Terminology
- Jan 4, 2022
- 1 min read
Updated: Mar 31, 2022
Cameras are common in live event production, now more than ever with the increasing popularity of virtual events. Digital content is captured for a variety of reasons including image magnification, broadcast, post-production editing or archival purpose, just to name a few.
Camera Operator Direction
Ready Next camera to be cut (live) to program out Standby Next camera to be dissolved (live) to program out Take/Cut Ready camera is quickly cut to program out Dissolve/Mix Standby camera is slowly dissolved to program out
Camera Movements
Composition/Framing
Camera Mechanisms
Additional Terms
Operating a camera in a live, virtual or hybrid show environment can be fast paced and overwhelming. The more familiar you are with common camera operation terminology, the more effective you will be as an operator or understanding how to produce effective content.
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