October 1998
Beginner
192 pages
3h 52m
English
The reason for having standard instructions in a control room has nothing to do with being pedantic. It is simply the fastest, most accurate way for directors to get what they want.
These are the instructions written onto scripts and camera cards. They are the shots and movements we have detailed already, and will be immediately understood by all professional camera operators. The table opposite shows a summary.
These are used to adjust the shots to the director’s liking. Always be aware that while you can see what all the cameras are offering, they can only see their own picture (although experienced operators will have a good idea of what the others are shooting). Shots will invariably ...
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