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Public Affairs: behind the scenes

Photos by Airman 1st Class Andrew Alvarado
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
January 29, 2021
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Devin Boyer and Airman 1st Class Manuel Zamora, 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs specialists, review recorded imagery using a built-in camera monitor on Ramstein Air Base,  Dec. 21, 2020. Public Affairs specialists continuously review recorded footage on video cameras to ensure imagery is in focus and audible.

 

A Public Affairs specialist uses a Canon C200 camera to focus on an actor during a video production on Ramstein Air Base, Dec. 21, 2020. Public Affairs specialists may operate on both sides of the camera, producing and contributing as actors during video productions.

 

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Manuel Zamora, 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs specialist, poses for a photo in between takes on Ramstein Air Base, Dec. 21, 2020. Public Affairs specialists routinely alternate as a primary and secondary cameramen during video productions.

 

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Devin Boyer, 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs specialist, adjusts the light settings during a video production on Ramstein Air Base, Dec. 21, 2020. Lights can be intentionally adjusted in intensity and color when producing a professional video. Public Affairs specialists typically use multiple lights to properly illuminate actors and details on a set that would otherwise become obscured or unnoticeable.

 

A storyboard sits in the foreground on Ramstein Air Base, Dec. 21, 2020. Storyboards are illustrated descriptions of scenes filmed as part of a video production process.

 

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Devin Boyer, 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs specialist, provides acting advice to Airman 1st Class Shadae Bromfield, 786th Civil Engineer Squadron emergency manager, on Ramstein Air Base, Dec. 21, 2020. Public Affairs specialists routinely coordinate with actors during scripted scenes of a video production to ensure they understand their role. Airmen from various units may be given the opportunity to participate as acting talent during a video production.
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