Camera switching
Coordinate live cuts across cameras and other video sources to the running order.
Live production / UK
The right cut, live.
A vision mixer manages the live switch between camera and video sources. Tell us the show format, inputs and outputs so we can discuss a suitable person and production workflow.
Discuss your shoot ↗What the role covers
Build a reliable live workflow.
The role sits inside a wider production system. Camera feeds, comms, graphics, recording and streaming all need to be considered together.
Show inputs
Plan graphics, playback, remote contributors and presentation sources.
Outputs
Clarify stream, screens, recording, clean feeds and any separate programme versions.
Scope the work
Include in your brief.
Share the details you know. We can discuss the remaining crew and equipment requirements before a booking.
- Signal mapNumber and type of cameras, playback, graphics and remote feeds.
- Show controlDirector, comms, tally, monitors, rehearsal and running order.
- DeliveryPlatform, encoder, recording, redundancy and venue screen requirements.
Questions
Before booking.
Is a vision mixer the same as the director?
They can be separate roles. Tell us how the show will be called and switched so the crew structure is clear.
Can you help scope the rest of a live crew?
Yes. Share the venue and output requirements and we can discuss camera, sound and technical roles together.
Can you source this role outside London?
Tell us the location and dates. We will explore suitable contacts and confirm availability for the brief before booking.