Multi-Camera

What is a multi-camera programme?

A programme where multiple camera’s record the action simultaneously

Giving us multiple views of the action

There are 2 main types of productions that are filmed using the multi-camera format

Live events Studio programmes

What types of live events are filmed?

• Concerts• Public events (such as the Olympics, royal

wedding etc…)• Sports

What types of studio programmes can you think of?

• Game show• Chat show• Studio comedy (friends, big bang theory, 2 and

a half men etc…)• Studio drama (Dr Who, Casualty, 24)

Why might we need to cover multiple angles?

Why might we need to cover multiple angles?

Reduce production time

Why might we need to cover multiple angles?

Reduce production time

• No need to reshoot the same action from different angles

• Less starting & stopping recording

• No need to relight the set from different angles

Why might we need to cover multiple angles?

Reduce editing time

Vital for programmes that will be broadcast

shortly after RX

Why might we need to cover multiple angles?

The programme is edited together as it is

recorded live on the vision mixer, often

cutting out the need for post-production

completely.

Why might we need to cover multiple angles?

Saving time can mean saving money (however this isn’t always the case with multicamera)

Why might we need to cover multiple angles?

To keep our viewers engaged & excited

Why might we need to cover multiple angles?

To keep our viewers engaged

Watching an event from just 1 shot is boring.

Shooting it from multiple angles is more visually interesting, it creates pace, intrigue and keeps

the viewers engaged.

Why might we need to cover multiple angles?

Greater coverage of the action

Why might we need to cover multiple angles?

Greater coverage of the action

With live events you only have 1 chance at capturing the event.

When shooting in a multi-camera format each of the cameras can each follow a different part of the action, helping to form a coherent narrative of events unfolding, meaning nothing is missed.

Why might we need to cover multiple angles?

Greater coverage of the action

Imagine if you had to film the olympics opening ceremony single camera, with just one camera recording

the whole panorama of events

Why might we need to cover multiple angles?

Capturing events from a wider variety of angles also allows us to capture different subjects actions / reactions,

building an emotional connection with the viewer and helping to create meaning in our audiences minds

Why might we need to cover multiple angles?

Cutting to different angles can also signify a change in tone in multicamera shows by showing the subjects emotions close up.

Hard news Soft news

By the end of term, you will

• Produce a written report on multi-camera production

• Plan and complete pre-production of a multi-camera music show

• Produce a multi-camera music show• Fulfill a production / creative job role in pre-

production • Fulfill a technical job role on set

Working on your ownFollow the link to the studio multi-camera programme.

CLICK HERE FOR "FUN”

• Evaluate why you think the programme was shot in multi-camera.

• How did the director use multiple angles for the shows benefit?

• How would it have been different if it was shot using a single camera format?

Now….Now compare it to this Live multi-camera event.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2VPSjHnc2E

• Evaluate why you think the programme was shot in multi-camera.

• How would it have been different if it was shot using a single camera format?

• How did the director use multi-camera techniques to the programmes benefit?

Now….

Working alone (but feel free to chat amongst yourselves)

Watch 1 of the following programmes

Identify the running order (titles, inserts, links, performance, interview etc…). How is the programme

structured?

http://fullepisode.info/later-with-jools-holland-season-4-episode-6-jimmy-cliff-the-hives-paloma-faith-spalding-beach-house-jake-bugg/

http://www.novamov.com/video/830864b384e7b

http://www.novamov.com/video/09735d1d2ebfc

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