[Pro-diary] Learning Studio Roles

For a few weeks, we have been practicing setting up the equipment we will need for our 5 minute broadcast. We we’re given an opportunity to sit down with our Programme Team Manager and Tutor, Colin Ralph, to familiarise ourselves with the tri-casting equipment. Colin took us through setting up the mixing desk, challenging each of us individually to connect all relevant wiring. He then tested us on directing and vision mixing. He continually paired different teams up to co-ordinate a mock live broadcast. I felt this put pressure on everyone in the gallery, and helped us to gain confidence in vision mixing and directing. I feel that both roles can only be improved upon with practice and experience. The pressure that was felt in the gallery that day is nothing in comparison with directing coverage of the world cup final, so only constant practice can achieve dealing with that heightened pressure. It turned out that this helped me tremendously as I was cast as the vision mixer for my project. I remember all the sessions in which we set the equipment up, and made sure to familiarise myself with a new bit of kit each time.