The vision mixer (the operator)
If the vision mixer presses the wrong button, it is on air and cannot be salvaged. Needless to say, a good vision mixer is a vital member of the team.
Cutting and mixing
Vision mixers want to know clearly and simply what to take next and when, so develop the habit of clear speech patterns.
‘Coming to 3 … and cut’
‘Coming to VT 4 … VT 4 roll … and cut’.
‘Coming to stills store A on a mix … and mix’.
Do not snap your fingers
This is an irritating habit for everybody on talkback, particularly the vision mixer, as it is impossible to react instantaneously to a snap. If you find yourself doing it unconsciously, hold a pencil in your hand.
Wipes
It is very hard to perform a smooth wipe manually, so they need to be automated ...
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