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Unit 23: Multi Camera Techniques

Production Booklet

Name: Josh House

Order of contents (italics show areas you must add in yourself)

Description of scripts
Multi-Camera Production roles
Assigned Roles for each interview
Mind-map for the content of your show
Defining the format of your programme
Defining the Presentation style
Defining the Visual style
Script: (add in the first draft of your script)
Writing links for your segments
Describing any footage/interviews/images/quotes to be inserted
in the interviews
Final draft of script using a highlighter show what has changed
since your first draft. Write a small paragraph explain these
changes.
Equipment List
Set Design
Lighting Design
Studio Management plan
Location Recce forms
Risk Assessment
Timed Script
Timed Shot list

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Multi-Camera Production Roles

You will be producing 3-4 interviews during your chat show. For each interview state who will be
doing which role. You must do EVERY role once during the show.
For more information on what each role entails, visit
http://www.bbc.co.uk/academy/collegeofproduction/collections/job_profiles
And search through the video profiles on the site.
TASK 1: Define each of the following roles
Interviewer:
The interviewer is somebody who interviews a guest in the production. The guests usualy
relate to the topic of the show and the interviewer is tasked with getting the information
the audience want.
http://serife-multicamera.blogspot.co.uk/2013/05/job-roles-of-multi-camera-production.html
The interviewer works on the studio floor or on location
They must have a grasp of research techniques, good communication skills, clear tone of
voice, self presentation skills and the ability to work under pressure.

Director
According to http://www.bbc.co.uk/academy/production/article/art20130702112135647, a
director for multi-camera productions is responsible for leading the team and is in control
of all personal.
they mainly work in the control room tto keep things ticking over but they can operate
anywhere in the studio.
A TV director must have patience, good communication skills, enthusiasm and spacial
awareness.

Camera Person
The camera person makes sure all the camera are set up properly and ready to shoot,
they also ensure that all the action is being covered and every thing is in frame.
http://serife-multicamera.blogspot.co.uk/2013/05/job-roles-of-multi-cameraproduction.html
A camera person works on the studio floor and is always directly behind the camera they
so that they can keep an eye on the shot.
A camera person must have good colour vision, steady hands, a good grasp of the
technical aspects of a camera and be able to think on the spot to keep the shots
running when something goes wrong.

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Sound Mixing
The sound mixers are responsible for recording all of the sound during a production and adding
effects to the show, they also have to make sure all the sound is clear, all the mics work and that the
sound is switched when inserts are used.
http://morganbolton.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/job-roles-of-multi-camera-production.html
A sound mixer can be found in the sound mixing room.
A sound mixer must have a good ear for sound, a grasp of acoustics and a profession level of
recording skills.

Vision Mixing
A vision mixer has to be able to edit live multicamera shows by transitioning between shots and
capturing the action as it happens. They must also transition between inserts and the live show.
The vision mixer would work in a vision mixing studio.
A vision mixer must be able to operate many different vision mixing desks, multitask, have good
concentration and work well under extreme pressure.

Graphics Generator
A graphics generator is in charge of the the graphics when a show is on air e.i green screen
backgrounds and so on they need to sync these with the contents of the show, they are also in
control what the background of the studio looks like
http://morganbolton.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/job-roles-of-multi-camera-production.html

Which part of the studio do they work in? (ie control room, studio floor)
they usually work in the control room but can work with the vision mixer.

What skills do they need to do their job well?

Good organization skills, an advance grasp of editing techniques, a good knowledge of technical
skills including simple audio and video skills and have good communication skills to help them work
in a team.

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Lighting Desk
This is the person who controls the lighting desk and has the job of controlling the lights, calibrating
the lighting desk and repairing and maintaining the equipment.
They work at the lighting desk
This person has to be able to visualize the lighting effects they create, work under pressure to keep
excellent lighting throughout, be creative in their use of lighting and have the confidence to
communicate with the crew.

Floor Manager
The floor manager is basically a conduit for the director on the studio floor, they work with the
director to help with communications and keep thing running smoothly. They have a responsibility to
make sure that the the set is right, coordinate the lighting and the cameras all to the directors
wishes.

Which part of the studio do they work in? (ie control room, studio floor)
studio floor.

What skills do they need to do their job well?

A floor manager needs good communication skills so they can talk to everyone, they have to have
good leadership skills as they have to keep everyone working as a team, they have to multitask and
work under pressure and they need to be confident in their decisions.

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Details on your show

You must all carry out each job once

Interview 1
Interviewer

Hamish Campbell

Sound

Josh House

Camera Production 2

Chris Bennett

Vision Mixing
Lighting Desk and Floor
Management

Dan Thompson

.
Interview 2
Interviewer

Josh House

Sound

Chris Bennett

Camera Production 2

Dan Thompson

Vision Mixing
Lighting Desk and Floor
Management

Hamish Campbell

Interview 3
Interviewer

Chris Bennett

Sound

Dan Thompson

Camera Production 2

Hamish Campbell

Vision Mixing
Lighting Desk and Floor
Management

Josh House

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Interview 4
Interviewer

Dan Thompson

Sound

Hamish Campbell

Camera Production 2

Josh House

Vision Mixing
Lighting Desk and Floor
Management

Chris Bennett

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Equipment List

Equipment
3x Tri-pods
3x Cameras
Vision Mixing Desk
Lighting Desk
Glasses
3x Microphones

Tick off during set-up of show

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Set Design
Draw a plan of your set. Mark on the position of lights, cameras, props and Green-screen
backgrounds.
Add in photographs of your final set, including props etc.

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Lighting Design
Take photographs of the lighting set up for the following sections of your show;
a) The presenter introducing the show
b) Interviews (the lighting may be different for different interviews)
c) The end of the show
Stick the photographs in and add notes explaining the setup.

The interviewer will introduce the show from

this sofa. Note the light in the corner to focus
on them.

Here is the full lighting setup, we will turn this

up as we end the show so everything is litup.

The interviews will be done her, with the

lighting set to focus on the interviewee.

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Studio Management Plans

Store R
oom

Mic4

Vision
Mixing Desk

Mic3

The Editing
Suite

lights

Mic2

lights

CD
Vision mixer
and sound
mixer and
interviewees

A
Mic1

The Main
Office

Interviewer
and camera
man

Cam 1
Cam 2

Cam 3

Director will be be in the control room

Vision Mixer will be in the control room
Camera Operator will be behind camera
Sound engineer is in the control room

Add and label the following to the plan of the studio floor;
a) The main studio
b) The control room
c) The storeroom
d) The editing suite
e) The main office
f) Your four cameras
g) Up to fourMicrophones
h) Where each Assigned Role will be located (ie Director, Vision Mixer etc)
i) Where you will keep your interviewees before they come on the set. A green room should
be comfortable with sufficient seating for all your guests. Any noise of their chatting
should not be heard on set.

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Location Recce
Please produce a location recce for EVERY location used

Type of room/area:
My House
Location Address:
Pinecroft, Waltham Road.
Maidenhead, Berkshire.

Insert

photo of location (do

Sat Nav details (Post code):

SL6 3JDNearest Train Station:
Maidenhead.Nearest Bus stop:
Woodlands Park

Lighting Information:

Solutions:
Bring extra lights to add lighting.

Inside, lighting is controlled so it is fine. Lighting

could be a bit dark if filming at night.

Sound Information:
Inside so no wind or ambient noise.

Solutions:
N/A

Power Information

Solutions:

Its a house, full power.

N/A

Hazards

Solutions:

Some obstacles could cause tripping.

Be carful and stay still.

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Assessment
State the potential risk of your multi-camera production. Check all precautions are in place and tick off
during your set up for your show.

RISK ASSESSMENT
ACTIVITY

HAZARD

RISK
H/M/L

Lighting

The lighting gets

very hot and can
cause serious
burns

High

Wiring

Wires can cause a Medium

trip hazard

PRECAUTIONS

IN PLACE

REVIEW
DATE

REVIEWER

Stay away from

the lighting once
in place

Be careful when
walking around
studio.

Please leave this section blank:

Risk Assessment checked by: Name ..
Signed . Date

KEY: Activity :
Hazard :

Describe the component part of your pursuit.

List the things you anticipate might cause harm or the things associated
with your activity that have the potential to cause harm. Consider the
likely harm.
Risk:
Assess the risk as either H (High), M (Medium) or L (Low). When
concluding your assessment consider all of the circumstances.
Precautions: Consider what you could do to minimise / negate the risk.
In Place:
Will the precautionary measures be in place at the time of the activity?
Review Date: When would it be reasonable to review your assessment? Remember it
might be whilst you are undertaking the activity.
Reviewer:
Name of the person responsible for completing the risk assessment.
A copy of this form should be taken on the activity or visit by the Reviewer.

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Shot List
Use your timed script to write a shot list. You will need copies of this to go to your Vision mixer.
Type of shot

Camera No.

Current Action

Duration of shot

Mid Shot

Hamish introducing until

he mentions Ishas
name.

10 seconds

Wide Shot

Hamish introducing Isha

and Isha saying hello.

10 seconds

Mid Shot

Hamish talking until he

says Ishas name

10 seconds

Wide Shot

Hamish asking Isha a

question

10 seconds

Mid Shot

Isha answering question 30 seconds

Wide Shot

Hamish talking until he

goes to ask Isha a
question.

10 seconds

Mid Shot

Hamish asking Isha

questions.

10 seconds

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Type of shot

Camera No.

Current Action

Duration of shot

Mid Shot

Isha answering question 30 seconds

Mid Shot

Hamish asking question

Mid Shot

Isha answering question 30 seconds

Wide Shot

Hamish asking question

and Isha answering

40 seconds

Mid Shot

Hamish asking question

10 seconds

Mid Shot

Isha answering question 10 seconds

Mid Shot

Hamish asking question

10 seconds

10 seconds

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Type of shot

Camera No.

Current Action

Duration of shot

Wide Shot

Hamish closing

10 seconds

Insert

Spectre Trailer

76 seconds

Mid Shot

Hamish introducing Josh 10 seconds

Insert

On location interview

Mid Shot

Chris introducing until he 10 seconds

mentions Andreas
name.

Wide Shot

Chris talking and Andrea 20 seconds

answering him.

Mid Shot

Chris asking Andrea

question.

401 seconds

10 seconds

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Type of shot

Camera No.

Current Action

Duration of shot

Mid Shot

Andrea answering
question

30 seconds

Mid Shot

Chris asking question

5 seconds

Mid Shot

Andrea answering
question

30 seconds

Wide Shot

Chris asking question

20 seconds

Mid Shot

Andrea answering
question

30 seconds

Mid Shot

Chris asking question

20 seconds

Wide Shot

Andrea answering and

Chris closing.

30 seconds

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Type of shot

Mid Shot

Camera No.

Current Action

Danny Talking

Duration of shot

60 seconds

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Pictures of rehearsal to be inserted here:

Any changes after rehearsals please list here: