Saturday 6 February 2010

Studio protocol and practice

The studio floor, as well as the control rooms have a strict code which needs to be followed by all involved in the production. These are mainly health and safety reasons but also allow the production to run as well as it possibly can:

  • No running in the studio as the cameras have long cables which trail along the floor that can be easily tripped over.
  • Food and drink in the studio is usually not allowed unless it directly influences the production, such as water for the talent on various quiz shows. This is usually not allowed due to the risk of spilling the drink and causing damage to the equipment or people around it due to electricution.
  • Use of the CAN's is usually restricted to just the Floor Manager on the studio floor while Camera Ops should use them sparingly. Use of CANs is prohibited when the production is rolling so that it does not interfear with the production.
  • Only allow people in the studio who are needed as a part of production to prevent over-crowding.
  • Soft sole shoes such as trainers should be worn on the studio floor to prevent damage to camera cables and the studio floor itself.

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