SwitcherSIM
Take command of the live switch
SwitcherSIM puts students in the Technical Director's seat — the person responsible for executing every camera cut, transition, and effect the audience sees on screen. Through increasingly complex production scenarios, students learn to operate a broadcast switcher with speed, precision, and confidence.
Who It's For
Students ready to move beyond the basics and take on one of the most high-pressure, high-reward roles in live production.
Key Features
- Operate a multi-camera production switcher
- Transition types including cuts, dissolves, wipes, and effects
- Follow director commands and execute switches on cue
- Preview and program bus management for seamless live output
- Pacing, timing, and the visual rhythm of professional broadcasts
Learning Objectives
Operate a multi-camera production switcher
Execute transition types including cuts, dissolves, wipes, and effects
Follow director commands and execute switches on cue
Manage preview and program bus for seamless live output
Why It Matters
The Technical Director is the heartbeat of any live broadcast. SwitcherSIM gives students the repetitions they need to develop the muscle memory and situational awareness this role demands — without the pressure of a live audience.
Ready to add SwitcherSIM to your program?
SwitcherSIM is available in the Video Club plan and above.