WA Radio Scanner Users' Group

Fastlane wrote:Does the ABC have a High Definition OB truck/cameras over this way at all? If not, I'd assume 10 would get the gear trucked over...

No and yes.

As far is i'm aware the only High Def OB gear that the ABC has is in Melbourne. One OB van and some studio gear.

If one of the broadcasters has HD requirements then the gear is flown/trucked over either in the form of an OB van or a 'suitcase' OB where gear is moved in roadcases and containers.

Ausrob wrote:So are you always focused on the action or do you get cues as to when to get the shot?

All of the cameras are operating all of the time. Each camera has a different job or view of the game and the director/switcher continuously cuts between each of the cameras to produce what you see at home. The camera operator knows when their camera is 'on air' by a red 'tally' light in the viewfinder and verbal instructions through the headphones.

Bonez wrote:I've never been inside the new ABC OB, but will get in there one day for a look.

Your wish is our command. If anyone wants to see behind the scenes of ABC TV and Radio (including the OB Van above ) then please come along to the ABC Open Day on Sunday Aug 19th.

http://abc.net.au/corp/history/75years/perth.htm

Or I just get one of my mates who work there to organise me a tour

Tour is good though

or get married to someone who works there.

auntys_eyes wrote:

Ausrob wrote:So are you always focused on the action or do you get cues as to when to get the shot?

All of the cameras are operating all of the time. Each camera has a different job or view of the game and the director/switcher continuously cuts between each of the cameras to produce what you see at home. The camera operator knows when their camera is 'on air' by a red 'tally' light in the viewfinder and verbal instructions through the headphones.

Excellent thanks for that. I now appreciate the work you camera operators do bringing us the superb coverage.

Well done mate

Great shots AE! Do you enjoy filming the footy?

Turbo wrote:Great shots AE! Do you enjoy filming the footy?

You want that contract too

Turbo wrote:Great shots AE! Do you enjoy filming the footy?

Hey Turbo - I enjoy everything i work on , especially when i know the viewers are enjoying it too. If you get a chance, come along to the ABC Open Day and track me down (and don't forget that resume ).

Haha no worries

auntys_eyes wrote:

Turbo wrote:Great shots AE! Do you enjoy filming the footy?

Hey Turbo - I enjoy everything i work on , especially when i know the viewers are enjoying it too. If you get a chance, come along to the ABC Open Day and track me down (and don't forget that resume ).

Any pictures of the vision mixer in the back of the MW-TV Subaru ?

Aaahh, a new new user name TGB. I do have a pic but god knows where