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Technical Director Training

posted by Webmaster on Mon, 02/13/2012 - 9:21pm
Duties:
Responsible for all technical operations during the newscasts.

Technical Director Tasks:
  1. Power on Cameras and Control Room Monitors.
  2. Orchestrate Mic Checks (Not actually do them, but request and supervise that all mics are working).
  3. Take cameras OFF of “Auto Iris” and “Relative Mode”, use wheel to adjust Iris control.
  4. Check all cameras (including bird’s eye cam / outdoor weather / and live shots).
  5. Perform intercom check that everyone can communicate.
  6. Make sure GFX has checked to make sure all graphics transferred and work.
  7. Make sure Tape Op has checked to make sure all videos transferred and work.
  8. Once all tech check’s are done, notify the Producer and Director.
  9. Keep an eye on the airfeed as the show heads on air to confirm that show is live. Hot punch router if needed.
  10. After show, power off all equipment.



If there is a problem it is your duty to notice it ahead of time and collaborate with the Director, Producer, News Director, and Chief Engineer to get it fixed before the show airs.

PDF Version: 
TechnicalDirector.pdf

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On Thu, 12/20/2012 - 4:26am
The operational role in which the Technical Director is part of the production crew. the person in this role should have knowledge of technical operations, including fundamentals of audio, video and graphics, as well as the ability to troubleshoot audio and video problems. - Douglas Andrew
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