WPLD Behind the Scenes

Ever wonder what it looks like to create the broadcast every day? Let’s take a look.

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  • Mrs. Turner, Lamplighter advisor, works on a computer in the Lamplighter studio.

  • The camera is set up, ready to record the live stream.

  • Mrs. Turner makes sure the live is ready to begin.

  • Lamplighter uses a Conon DLSR to record the anchors for the show.

  • Producer Hao You tests the audio coming from the live microphone.

  • Technology editor Pierce Nunnelley, tries to figure out live computer settings.

  • Hao and Pierce test settings on the computers to prepare for a live show.

  • Hao navigates the YouTube Studio page to work the live stream.

  • Anchors prepare for the daily announcements by translating each one into Spanish and practicing before going live.

  • Laura Denham scrolls the script on the computer for the anchors.