October 1998
Beginner
192 pages
3h 52m
English
These are the primary reference for the camera crew during rehearsals. They are also available during transmission as a reminder of their shots, which is why they are also known as crib cards.
Again it makes sense for everyone to lay out camera cards in the same way. The top of the page must contain the camera number and the programme name. Underneath that should be four columns, allowing for the shot number, the area of the set, the shot description and a space for the operator to make their own notes.
Information is transferred to the camera cards from the shooting script once the director has finished with it. It is absolutely vital that the cards are accurate. If shot descriptions are inaccurately copied ...
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