STUDIO E / ENSIGN COLLEGE
Thrive Podcast
I work at the audio console with Studio E, helping record conversations for Ensign College’s student-produced podcast on faith, leadership, and purpose.
Project Overview
Thrive is Ensign College’s student-produced podcast, hosted by President Bruce Kusch, the college president, on faith, leadership, and purpose. At Studio E, my work spans studio setup and recording.
The Challenge
The set has to work from several camera angles, with lighting and framing that stay consistent as the conversation moves between speakers.
Preparing the Studio
I help design the set, set up the lighting, and position the cameras. Checking the framing before recording gives the booth usable angles to switch between once the hosts and guests are on mic.
In the Booth
Once recording starts, I operate the video switcher, choosing between camera feeds as the conversation moves from one speaker to another. I also mix audio and have supervised the booth, where the camera feeds and sound come together.
Reflection & Takeaways
Working on both sides of the glass has shown me how much of a recording is shaped before anyone sits down. The angles we prepare on set determine what the switcher can use once the conversation starts.