Pre-event Crew Readiness Checklists
Camera 1 Camera 2 Camera 3
  • Tripod level
  • Spreader arms tightened
  • Pan drag set comfortably
  • Free motion on focus controller
  • Free motion on zoom (rack in & out several times)
  • Cables adjusted properly to allow movement
  • White balance
  • Iris set*  
  • Gain set ( if necessary)*
  • Tripod level
  • Spreader arms tightened
  • Pan drag set comfortably
  • Free motion on focus controller
  • Free motion on zoom (rack in & out several times)
  • Cables adjusted properly to allow movement
  • White balance
  • Iris set*  
  • Gain set ( if necessary)*
  • Tripod level
  • Spreader arms tightened
  • Pan drag set comfortably
  • Free motion on focus controller
  • Free motion on zoom (rack in & out several times)
  • Cables adjusted properly to allow movement
  • White balance
  • Iris set*  
  • Gain set ( if necessary)*

*In coordination with the director

Graphics operator

  • Scoreboard cam up and running
  • List of slides
  • Know when to run graphics (on own vs. wait per directions of Director)

VCR/Sound

    • Have enough videotape
    • Headphones
    • Perform sound check (run tones, etc.)
    • Good sound levels

Director

    • Communication with all 3 cameras
    • Name tags on all preview monitors
    • Discuss shots with camera operators
    • Discuss terminology used with CG