Studio Protocol and Practice

Health and Safety:
- The Studio floor must be clear of any bags and coats or cables lying about, preventing any trips or falls. This would also get in the way of rehearsals and run through
- The Camera Assistants must make sure they hold up camera cables at all times, just in case the Camera Operator of any other crew member trips or falls.
- The Floor Manager must run through all the health and safety procedures with the audience, talent and crew, before starting any rehearsals or 'takes'. Most importantly running through the process if the fire alarm has set off, or there is a fire, pointing out fire exits. The F.M must also double check with everyone that they have switched off their mobile phones, as this could disrupt technical equipment.
- No food and drink can be consumed in the Studio
- Soft soled shoes can only be worn in the studio. This is because hard soled shoes would damage the camera cable if trodden on.

Studio Protocols:
-The Director is in charge of the overall production, commanding of how they want certain things. The Director IS the boss and has the final word on anything.
-The F.M is in charge of everything and everyone on the Studio floor, checking the Studio Floor is safe to work in, assuring everyone knows what they are doing, and commanding anyone on the floor instructions if needed (including the countdown).
-All other crew members working in the production are all equal.
-Everyone in the production must treat the practice runs as if it was a real take. Doing this would highlight any real issues or technical faults throughout the production. Practicing always helps to solve any issues before coming to the live show. If practice runs did not take place, the whole production could be affected in a negative manner. Practice runs also helps the crew get a feeling of the flow of the show and the pace they need to work at.
-When practicing, rehearsing or doing a take of the show, a red light must be shown flashing on the door, so people outside of the Studio can see that productions are being taken place and they must not enter.