CHAPTER 2
Personnel
The producer has the final word on all matters—but don’t tell that to the director or talent; most think they do.
Joseph Maar & Rom Rosenblum
Understanding how the remote production goes together requires the understanding of the role of each of the participants, their responsibilities and how they interact. Responsibilities vary with the production company, station, network, and event. People are often required to wear multiple hats in a production.
Additionally, the name of production functions may vary from company to company. While it is difficult to give a definitive description of each position, the following is a brief description of the most common roles within a remote sports crew.
Personnel Descriptions
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