Why Use Floor Director Hand Signals?
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Why Use Floor Director Hand Signals?

Mastering the art of precise cueing is crucial for seamless live broadcasts. Learn the significance of hand cues and signals, how they enhance performance, and the dangers of incorrect cueing. Discover expert tips for effective communication with talent, ensuring flawless transitions and captivating productions. Elevate your broadcasting game with this comprehensive guide to precise cueing.

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the Biggest production of my live (part 2)
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the Biggest production of my live (part 2)

A part of my job that I rarely talk about but I really love is the opportunity to give tours of our facility. Students, community members, alumni, and more all come into our space to see what we have going on. A quick look at the newsroom then the “ooh”s and “ahhs of the control room and the mezmerization (yeah, I just made up a word!) of the studio - specifically the application of chromakey and virtual sets. I love showing off what we do but recently something that was said set me back.

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Super Lessons from the Big Game
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Super Lessons from the Big Game

While I was reading a Super Bowl recap on SportsVideo.org, I realized that there are a lot of lessons to be taken from the preparation and presentation of the Super Bowl that can be used in the classroom. The Sports Video Group’s Ken Kerschbaumer talked with Fox Sports’ Brad Zager about the preparation for the Super Bowl.

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Zoom Your Broadcast To The Next Level
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Zoom Your Broadcast To The Next Level

I began my job at the University of Georgia in June and while I worked with a Tricaster for many years, I had only worked with the Mini and previous versions. I could not wait to get my hands on the TC2 Elite that waited for me in the control room that lay in the shadows of Sanford stadium on the campus of the 2022 Football National Champions. (I had to get that in there… I think it’s a requirement)

I was more than familiar with the standard SDI cabling and tools and felt like I knew NDI as much as Dr. Andrew Cross…

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