Roll call, Galgorm LOL 239 media unit
The annual Twelfth of July parade is approaching and LOL 239 TV is preparing to cover the celebrations in Ballymena with what appears to be a fully equipped film production operation.
The Lodge’s Media Unit has published its own production roll call, revealing a range of specialist roles normally associated with professional film and television crews.
The list includes a director, director of photography, camera operators, drone pilot, grip, dolly grip, gaffer and best boy. It is an impressive line-up for a Lodge media operation, although the precise allocation of duties remains under wraps.
Lights, camera, Orange Order
The announcement offers a light-hearted look at the officers and volunteers involved in the Lodge’s media activities.
While the titles may sound more familiar on a major film set, the roles reflect the growing importance of photography and video in documenting Orange Order events and communicating with audiences online.
LOL 239 TV is expected to provide coverage of the Ballymena Twelfth, capturing the parade, bands, participants and wider atmosphere of the day.
There is even a suggestion that the operation has access to aerial support, with the LOL 239 TV helicopter reportedly on standby.
A message to the media crews
The Lodge also took the opportunity to recognise the photographers, videographers, drone pilots and content creators who will be working across Northern Ireland to document the Twelfth.
Their task involves more than simply pointing a camera at the parade. Good coverage requires planning, timing, technical preparation and an eye for the moments that tell the story of the day.
LOL 239 TV wished everyone involved a successful Twelfth, with a particular message for those working behind the camera: keep the batteries charged, the memory cards clear and the focus sharp.
With its production team assembled and the helicopter on standby, LOL 239 TV appears ready for a major broadcast event.