Multi camera job roles

Multi camera setup requires more people to help operate different things throughout the production meaning they need more staff. 

Camera operator
The Camera operator is in charge of filming either the long shot, mid shot, or close up in multi camera use.  He or She is told what to cut to and when to cut to it. 

Skills needed to be a good camera operator

• The camera operator must be a good communicator.
• They must also must be able to combine technical and creativity skills.
• And finally must be able to

Sound mixer
The sound mixer is in charge of making sure the correct persons microphone is turned on and is loud enough to be heard when the footage is played back. 

Skills needed to be a good sound mixer

• Should have brilliant communication skills
• Must be able to give and accept direction
• Precise attention to detail. 

Vision mixer
The vision mixer is in charge of making sure the correct thing is being shown so it looks good on screen.  The producer will tell each camera person what they need to do whether its a close up of on person or two etc. so the vision mixer will then have to cut to it so the people watching it can see however is talking.  

Skills needed to be a good vision mixer

• Must be able to multitask.
• Have a good understanding of IT.
• Must have a good visual awareness.

Director
The director is in charge of making sure that everything is happening how it is meant to and when it is meant to.  They have one of the biggest roles as they are in charge of everyone and they have to make sure everything is running smoothly.  They are in charge of Camera men/women, lighting, sound, vision, etc.  and it is up to them to make sure everything goes according to plan. 

Skills needed to be a good director

• Must have be a confident leader. 
• Should have brilliant communication skills.
• Must have an excellent understanding of filming making.

Set designer
The set designer is in charge of making sure the set looks correct on film, so all the things are in the right place and the layout looks good. 

Skills needed to be a good st designer

• Must have excellent design skills.
• Should be able to lead people to achieve the plan.
• Must be able to meet deadlines. 

Lighting desk
The lighting desk changes the lights on set, it allows you to either dim the lights or turn certain ones off so there isn't a shadow in the wrong place. 

Skills needed to be a good lighting desk

• Must have brilliant concentration.
• Must be able to anticipate light timing.
• Must have good listening skills.

Floor manager
The floor manager is responsible for giving instructions from the director to the people who are being filmed as they will be the only ones who cannot hear what the director is saying. 

Skills needed to be a good floor manager

• Must be able to relay actions accurately.
• Must have excellent communication skills.
• Must be very patient. 

Graphics generator
The graphics generator is in charge of making the things that will appear on screen, and the intro and outro to the show that will be used whilst filming. 

Skills needed to be a good graphics generator

• Must have good IT skills.
• Must have good creativity.

VT operator
The VT operator  is in charge of cutting to the VT when it is needed and then cutting back to the presenter. 

Skills needed to be a good VT operator

• Must have good timing.
• Must have excellent listening skills.

Presenter
The presenter is in charge of presenting the show and telling the people watching what is going to happen on the show. 

Skills needed to be a good presenter

• Must talk clearly and slowly to be understood.
• Must perform brilliantly and calmly under pressure.
• Must have good on screen personality.