Talk backs and how they're used

Talk backs are used by the camera crew, the director and DVD operator. The DVD operator uses the talk backs to tell the director that the inserts are ready to played from the DVD, and once the director is ready. The camera operator's also use the talk backs to report technical problems, suggest shots to the director and just general concerns. the talk backs should not be used unless it is totally necessery because the director needs to be able call out shots to each of camera operators uninterupted. The DVD operator should inform the director that the DVD is ready to allow the director time to think and ensure when they should cut to the DVD. Generaly the camera crew do not use the talk backs during a take. it is more polite and professional for the camera crew to allow the director to address them first before they speak.