Overview

This document defines the visual role, framing strategy, and behavioral positioning of each camera during live services at CAVLA. While Documents A and B cover cue callouts and operator responses, this guide ensures every camera knows what to shoot, how to frame it, and why it matters. It serves as a visual standard and creative map for all services — improving consistency, storytelling, and dynamic flow.

🎥 Camera Roles & Framing Responsibilities

Back Cam (Tripod – Center Rear)

• Primary Role: Anchor shot. Always live-ready.
• Typical Framing: Full stage, 2/3 pulpit + preacher, centered wides.
• Zoom Rules:
  • Stay ~50–65% zoomed for flexibility
  • Only punch-in when directed (e.g., “zoom on pastor – live in 5”)
  • After being live, reset to your default wide framing unless instructed otherwise
• Creative Use: Reaction cutaways, crowd worship, cross dissolves

Left Cam (Tripod – Front Left Angle)

• Primary Role: Emotional angle, stage profile, choir shots
• Typical Framing:
  • Side view of preacher or worship leader
  • Choir wide, 2-person harmonies, instrumentalists
• Behavioral Cue:
  • If preacher turns toward crowd’s right (camera’s left), prep tighter shot
  • Default to angled waist-up shots for preachers/singers
• Dynamic Tips: Can pan slowly or punch-in mid-queue if cue permits

Runner (Wireless – Dynamic Handheld)

• Primary Role: Inserts, depth, intimate detail shots
• Typical Framing:
  • Tight worshippers
  • Instruments (hands on keys/guitar)
  • Preacher float shots
• Movement Rules:
  • Stay fluid but quiet
  • Avoid blocking static cams
  • Always move in wide arcs — never approach the stage head-on unless it’s pre-cued
• Creative Use: Dolly zooms, rack focus, roaming worship energy