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Tricaster 40 Virtual Set Editor: How to use a green screen.

Yes, it is a little old, but it works really well. We use Canon XA30 cameras and we have the converters for HDMi out. We also have the virtutual set editor.

Lighting is still an issue for us. We are working on it. 

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Grip and Electric

We often combine this with Tricaster Technician and camera team. Fortunately, we don't have to change electrics often. 

Directing is asking a lot of questions and using every resource available.

Director of Photography 

The director and the anchor/reporter have to work together and have collaborative dialogue. This video is about film; however, if you replaced actor with anchor/reporter it is transferable. Our director actually wears multiple hats, like producer and director of photography. 

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So you want to be an anchor?

Clancy Burke talks to many professionals about being an anchor or a reporter.