Lesson 1 - an introduction to multicamera filming techniques
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This document discusses multi-camera productions, which involve filming events or programs using multiple cameras simultaneously to capture different angles of the action. There are two main types - live events like concerts, sports and ceremonies, and studio programs like game shows, talk shows and sitcoms. Using multiple cameras allows productions to reduce time and costs by not needing to reshoot from different angles or edit footage together later. It also keeps viewers engaged by providing varied visuals and coverage of unfolding events from diverse perspectives. Multi-camera techniques are particularly useful for capturing live productions in a single take and building emotional connections through reactions shots.
Lesson 1 - an introduction to multicamera filming techniques
- 1. Multi-Camera
- 2. What is a multi-camera programme?
- 3. A programme where multiple camera’s record the action simultaneously
- 4. Giving us multiple views of the action
- 5. There are 2 main types of productions that are filmed using the multi-camera format Live events Studio programmes
- 6. What types of live events are filmed? • Concerts • Public events (such as the Olympics, royal wedding etc…) • Sports
- 7. 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)
- 8. Why might we need to cover multiple angles?
- 9. Why might we need to cover multiple angles? Reduce production time
- 10. 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
- 11. Why might we need to cover multiple angles? Reduce editing time Vital for programmes that will be broadcast shortly after RX
- 12. 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.
- 13. Why might we need to cover multiple angles? Saving time can mean saving money (however this isn’t always the case with multicamera)
- 14. Why might we need to cover multiple angles? To keep our viewers engaged & excited
- 15. 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.
- 16. Why might we need to cover multiple angles? Greater coverage of the action
- 17. 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.
- 18. 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
- 19. 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
- 20. 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
- 21. 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
- 22. Working on your own Follow 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?
- 23. 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?
- 24. Now…. Working alone (but feel free to chat amongst yourselves)
- 25. 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
- 26. Break
- 27. Welcome back! - Pre-Production - Research