Pre-production/Setup
- Survey your production site ahead of time to ensure you have the following:
- Adequate space for crew and equipment
- Power source
- Internet connection
- Coordinate with a site contact (if applicable) to make sure they know you are coming
- Arrive at your site early to allow ample time to set up equipment
- Run a TEST STREAM before your actual production
Production
A complete broadcast should include video, audio commentary, and graphics. The chart below outlines the “flow” of a sports broadcast and what each crew member(s) should be doing in their respective roles:
- Some general guidelines for the camera operator include:
- White balance before the start of your broadcast
- Keep your subject(s) in focus
- Move steadily – no jerking the camera
- Zoom when applicable (and do not zoom too fast)
- Some general guidelines for the audio commentators (talent) include:
- Do research on both teams ahead of time – rosters, records, interesting facts
- Provide informed and unbiased (as much as possible) commentary