Production Manager's Check List

Pre-planning for an on-site video production is critical: determine staging and presentation style, venue size, number of presenters, audio requirements, audience size, etc. Chicago Video Production Manager's Check List

  • What are the dimensions of the room and will it accommodate your audience and production requirements?
  • Where will the control area be set up and where will you run cables to and from the control area?
    • How many cameras will you need, and will they be isolated or switched live for the program record?
  • If the event is more than one day, or if a setup day is necessary, will you need to hire security to watch the cameras and equipment?
  • If your production or event is at a union venue, do you have a vendor who has union affiliations to secure contracts?
    • Will union electricians be on hand during setup to run power and pull cables?
    • Will Teamsters be available to unload trucks and move equipment?
  • How will your crew and equipment enter and leave the venue?
    • Are freight elevators accessible?
  • What are the power requirements and issues at this venue?
    • Will this venue charge for every electrical drop needed?
    • Does the venue require electricians to run cable to camera positions?
    • Must cable runs be off the ground, requiring special setup?
  • What are the lighting requirements for the venue and for the video production?
    • Are there special lighting requirements for the venue or audience?
    • Will you need to light around windows?
    • Does the venue require that all lighting be hung from the ceiling or off special lighting trees?
  • With built-in public address systems at many venues, how will you need to work with the house for audio?
    • Will your production team be taking a feed from what might be a low-quality house PA system?
    • Is the house mixing the PA system, or is your production team mixing?
    • Will ambient noise – from surrounding areas, ventilation equipment, etc. – affect the production?

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