EVS Operators use industry-standard EVS technology to deliver instant replays during live events like motor racing and sports matches.
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Working Life
EVS Operators are responsible for creating slow-motion and ultra-motion replays, generating instant graphics, and producing on-the-fly highlight packages for live television broadcasts.
Role and Responsibilities
- Working in either an OB unit or a broadcast gallery, EVS Operators are responsible for operating the specialist, industry standard EVS technology that allows almost immediate replays of action sequences—such as those in motor racing, Gaelic football, or rugby. EVS is widely used in the television coverage of almost all live events.
- Load and play out pre-recorded playlists and clips of whatever programming content is being transmitted, and ensure the director is served the material he or she needs.
- The EVS role is highly skilled, and requires not only the complete technical mastery of the system, but also a cool head that means an operator does not struggle to deal with unforeseen problems during live broadcasts.
- May be responsible for compiling and playing out an outro based on match highlights.
- Cut teasers which are run before ad breaks, for example, and be able to do this rapidly and under time pressure.
Works with
- Director
- Unit Manager
- Graphics Operator
Qualities - EVS Operator - Multi Camera
Is this role right for me?
To perform this role, you must:
Be an experienced and highly trained operator of EVS broadcast technology.
Have creative editing and shot selection skills.
Have used all related software programmes: Xfile, IPdirector, Media Exchange etc.
Have good Information Technology skills.
Be familiar with media workflow and media management systems.
Have experience of working in live TV and/or Outside Broadcast.
Be highly organised and methodical.
Enjoy working closely with a team, but also be able to make and stand over creative decisions.
Have touch-typing and caption-generating skills.
Understand naming all relevant naming conventions.
Interests - EVS Operator - Multi Camera
This occupation is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Creative
Creative people are drawn to careers and activities that enable them to take responsibility for the design, layout or sensory impact of something (visual, auditory etc). They may be atrracted to the traditional artistic pursuits such as painting, sculpture, singing, or music. Or they may show more interest in design activities, such as architecture, animation, or craft areas, such as pottery and ceramics.
Creative people use their personal understanding of people and the world they live in to guide their work. Creative people like to work in unstructured workplaces, enjoy taking risks and prefer a minimum of routine.
Investigative
The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.
Entry / Progression - EVS Operator - Multi Camera
Education Route: Most successful operators will have undergone specialist training courses to become proficient. Qualifications in areas such as broadcast technology, live event production, broadcast engineering or media technology, TV production or broadcast operations may be beneficial.
Career Path to EVS Operator: There is no formal path to becoming an on-the-job trainee. Often, operators come from a VT operator or edit assistant background.
Career Path from EVS Operator: Senior EVS Operator/Replay Supervisor, Vision Mixer/Technical Director, Live Director (Sports, OB, Studio).
