Which statement about camera setups is true?

• A. Jib cameras are controlled from control rooms and are commonly used for news.
• B. Pedestal cameras are handheld and moved by talent on set.
• C. Handheld cameras are mounted on long arms.
• D. Robotic cameras are controlled from control rooms and are typically used by news.

Answer: (D)

In broadcast workflows, how a camera is controlled matters as much as where it’s placed. Robotic cameras are designed to be operated remotely from a control room, using a joystick or control panel to pan, tilt, zoom, and focus. This setup lets the director shape shots and switch angles quickly during a live broadcast without a camera operator standing at the camera, which is especially useful in fast-paced news environments where safety and speed are priorities. The statement reflects this practical use: control room operation supports precise, coordinated coverage of live news footage.

Other options mix up typical roles. Jib cranes are mounted on a crane and moved from a control position near the crane or by an operator on set, not commonly controlled from a centralized control room. Pedestal cameras sit on a motorized pedestal to move smoothly across a set, but they’re not handheld by talent. Handheld cameras are carried by operators and aren’t mounted on long arms.