Live Production Vocabulary Terms.xlsx

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1	Live Production Vocabulary Terms
2	Term	Definition
3	Camera Operator	Person who operates the camera to capture the live action.
4	Director	Responsible for the creative and technical aspects of the live broadcast.
5	Producer	Oversees the production, managing the budget, schedule, and creative direction.
6	Technical Director	Operates the vision mixing equipment, switching between video inputs.
7	Floor Manager	Coordinates activities on the studio floor, conveying instructions from the director.
8	Teleprompter	Displays script text to be read directly by on-air talent during a broadcast.
9	Broadcast Engineer	Maintains the technical broadcast equipment to ensure a quality transmission.
10	Scriptwriter	Writes the script or content to be broadcasted live.
11	Graphics Operator	Creates and controls on-screen graphics during the live broadcast.
12	Audio Engineer	Responsible for sound quality, mixing, and audio effects.
13	Lighting Technician	Manages lighting to ensure the set is well-lit and visually appealing.
14	Video Control Operator	Adjusts the video signals for color, brightness, and contrast.
15	Set Designer	Designs the physical environment in which the live broadcast takes place.
16	Gaffer	Chief lighting electrician, responsible for the design and execution of the lighting plan.
17	Grip	Responsible for building and maintaining camera and lighting support systems.
18	Wardrobe Stylist	Responsible for selecting and coordinating the outfits for on-screen talent.
19	Make-up Artist	Applies makeup to on-screen talent to enhance or alter their appearance.
20	Stage Manager	Oversees the physical stage and ensures everything runs smoothly during the broadcast.
21	Multicamera Setup	Use of multiple cameras to capture different angles and shots simultaneously.
22	Live Switching	The process of switching between multiple video inputs in real-time during a live broadcast.
23	Cue	A signal given to talent or crew to perform a specific action during the broadcast.
24	Lower Thirds	Graphic overlays at the bottom of the screen that provide information or captions.
25	B-roll	Supplementary footage intercut with the main shot in a broadcast.
26	Boom Operator	Operates the boom microphone to capture audio.
27	Master Control Room	The central hub for routing video and audio signals during the broadcast.
28	Rundown	A detailed timeline or script of the broadcast, outlining each segment or piece.
29	Feedback Monitor	A screen that allows talent to see what is currently being broadcasted.
30	Satellite Truck	A mobile communications unit used to broadcast live feeds via satellite.
31	Frame Rate	The frequency at which consecutive images called frames appear on a display.
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