Currentchief
Well-known member
It's done!
After months of work and toil, I've finally finished the photographer handbook. It's been reviewed by the ND, ASD, EP, Chief Eng., and a few photogs. I could keep adding topics, but I have to stop sometime. So I did. I'll put out a volume II next year, if needed. I'm sure that within seconds of distribution, my photog will spot (and eagerly point out) all of my mistakes.
NOTE: I no longer consider it a stylebook. This is important as many people on this board have made the assumption that the book is chock full of nothing but how to shoot various stories or situations, style-wise.
Truth be told, less than a page (out of 20!) comes anywhere close to addressing style or techniques. Instead, the small section deals with expectations- that is, certain goals I expect my people to achieve in their quest for a better quality product. I expect clear lighting, steady shooting, crisp audio, etc. How that's achieved is up to the photog.
95% of the handbook deals with far more mundane issues like live truck maintenance, how to ask for vacation, filling out a time card, reporter/photog issues, etc. Zzzzz......
If you would like a copy, I'm sorry, but I need to limit distribution to chiefs or photo execs only as postage gets pretty expensive. If you want your own copy, you can get a copy from them. I also have to limit the number to 15 copies.
So, e-mail me with your name, title, company, address and newsroom phone number (NOT direct office number) so I can call to confirm your position, if I need to. If you feel this is too excessive for just a photog manual, then don't e-mail.
Thanks for your understanding and patience.
Randy Hansen
WINK-TV
After months of work and toil, I've finally finished the photographer handbook. It's been reviewed by the ND, ASD, EP, Chief Eng., and a few photogs. I could keep adding topics, but I have to stop sometime. So I did. I'll put out a volume II next year, if needed. I'm sure that within seconds of distribution, my photog will spot (and eagerly point out) all of my mistakes.
NOTE: I no longer consider it a stylebook. This is important as many people on this board have made the assumption that the book is chock full of nothing but how to shoot various stories or situations, style-wise.
Truth be told, less than a page (out of 20!) comes anywhere close to addressing style or techniques. Instead, the small section deals with expectations- that is, certain goals I expect my people to achieve in their quest for a better quality product. I expect clear lighting, steady shooting, crisp audio, etc. How that's achieved is up to the photog.
95% of the handbook deals with far more mundane issues like live truck maintenance, how to ask for vacation, filling out a time card, reporter/photog issues, etc. Zzzzz......
If you would like a copy, I'm sorry, but I need to limit distribution to chiefs or photo execs only as postage gets pretty expensive. If you want your own copy, you can get a copy from them. I also have to limit the number to 15 copies.
So, e-mail me with your name, title, company, address and newsroom phone number (NOT direct office number) so I can call to confirm your position, if I need to. If you feel this is too excessive for just a photog manual, then don't e-mail.
Thanks for your understanding and patience.
Randy Hansen
WINK-TV
