CHAPTER 3 The Television Production Facility match (color balance, exposure, and contrast) with the cameras. Video operators generally monitor multiple sources at the same time. This video operator's position may be located in a nearby master control room or within the production control room itself. Other equip- ment, such as recording equipment, may be located in or outside the actual control room. These details differ from company to company. Complex dramas and musical production require an audio mixer that not only has a good ear but also a great deal of dexterity and split-second operations. Incoming sources will include not only multiple studio microphones but discs, audio and video recordings, and remotes feeds. At the same time, the audio mixer guides the sound crew on the studio floor by using the intercom. The audio assis- tants may need guidance to avoid a mic appearing in a shot and to avoid boom shadows, and may need action remind- ers (e.g., when talent is going to move to a new position). SERVICES AND SUPPORT AREAS Most studios have a variety of storage and service facili- ties nearby that help in the smooth running of day- to-day production. Their size and scale vary, but studios typically have the following: