Multi Camera Setup

Multi camera setups are most commonly used in talk shows, movies and TV shows. It is important to remember that with these setups, the 180-degree rule is key as if it is not being followed, the audience will get confused. Furthermore, by using a multi camera setup producers can do a shot-reverse-shot which is more suited for conversation scenes, in this scenario, interviews. The type of setup increases coverage of angles and footage, giving more possibilities on the final outcome when editing.

Multi Camera Format

Game Shows

During the filming of game shows, there can be up to 10 camera’s being used to capture multiple different shots. For example, a camera on a crane that is used to achieve a high angle shot of the whole stage and audience. By using the cameras this way, it gives the opportunity to capture all of the angles and perspectives that the director can use in the final cut.

Sporting Events

During sporting events, a multi-camera setup is also used, in fact this type of event has many more cameras being used than game or magazine shows. However, this is due to the nature of the event. A lot of work goes into these sporting events when broadcasting them live. There are a lot of different camera switches in order to show the audience certain parts of the game that cannot be seen from other angles, everything is specific to a particular part of the game. For example, aerial cameras and drones are controlled to fly over the event. In my recent years, cameras have become very important in refereeing. There are often camera in certain areas which helps the referee to see parts of the game, in order for them to make a fair judge of the events. Seeing as this is such a crucial job, the cameras have to be in 4K to capture all of the detail.

Live Music Events

It is quite common to see multiple cameras at a live music event or festival. These are often either fed straight back to the LCD monitors for the audience to see the act or for when they are recorded and edited in the future.
In regards to live music, it can be noticed that the cameras are constantly moving. The reason for this is so that the camera movement can match with the flow and energy of the music. Some of the shots are cut shot and this is normal, this could be for magnitude reasons, such as someone walking in front of the shot or smoke machines .

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