There are many different uses for multi-camera production and the purpose of this essay is to compare and contrast two different kinds of multi-camera production; of which I will be focusing on live music events compared to live sports coverage.
Multi camera is used in live music events to get several perspectives. The different perspectives can include; but are not limited to:
In the first forty seconds of the video, these are the shots which are achieved:
A long shot of the whole band
A shot from the back of the stage which shows the whole band and the crowd
A shot from within the crowd again, showing action on stage
An action shot focusing on three of the members at the front
A shot focusing on one of the guitarists and the bassist
An action shot of the bassist, showing the stage presence that the band possess.
A shot of the lead singer as he starts the song.
Multi camera is used in live music events to get several perspectives. The different perspectives can include; but are not limited to:
- Audience views- looking on stage
- Views of the audience- facial expressions
- Close ups on individual members of the band/ artist
- Close ups of instruments
The following video of State Champs live shows how live music multi camera gets so many perspectives. As there are five members in the band, individual shots are more common as the shots would have to be long to include all band members in the same shot.
In the first forty seconds of the video, these are the shots which are achieved:
A long shot of the whole band
A shot from the back of the stage which shows the whole band and the crowd
A shot from within the crowd again, showing action on stage
An action shot focusing on three of the members at the front
A shot focusing on one of the guitarists and the bassist
An action shot of the bassist, showing the stage presence that the band possess.
A shot of the lead singer as he starts the song.
The production works because the viewers of the production feel like they are there, but also as if they had a better view than the people who were there. This type of production is usually used during festivals like Capital Summertime Ball or during sold out shows to be released as part of a special edition type of CD.
For this type of multi camera production, there are typically around five or six camera operators positioned in different places around the venue and the types of cameras they will use will serve different purpose; for example a camera man using a GoPro for action shots of the crowd in case of rowdiness, and a camera man using a BlackMagic for shots of different band members when filming onstage.
The pros of this type of Multi camera production are that there is a demand to get as close to music artists as possible therefore it is a type of media which sells, in either online streaming tickets or live DVD versions of the show.
The cons to this type of Multi camera production include fans that get angry about their view getting blocked or rowdiness in the audience which could lead to broken equipment (more likely in solely standing venues for music genres like punk or rock).
Multi-camera filming of sports events can be similar to the filming of music events, in that the action is constant, but the equipment and filming style used is different.
In contrast to filming concerts up close, it is best to film sports from as far away as possible so that the action does not get cut off when it is converted to a video. The reason for this is that when you are there it is 3d and your brain can process what is going on easier than when it is 2d, so filming a wide shot of all the action means that it is as simple as possible.
To film sports, similarly to concerts there would be around 5 camera men positioned around the main pitch/courts to get different views of each team. They would typically all have small, high budget cameras like blackmagic pocket cameras as they wouldn't be near the action and the cameras would not be at risk of damage (possibly with the exception of one or two camera men with go-pros near to the pitch).
The pros to this media are that it will sell, because people are always more willing to watch events at home than they are willing to pay for tickets for the event because it ends up cheaper for them.
A con however, is that with all spectator events it would be a risk to block anyones view and make people angry- especially with passionate sports fans- it puts both you and your equipment at risk.
For this type of multi camera production, there are typically around five or six camera operators positioned in different places around the venue and the types of cameras they will use will serve different purpose; for example a camera man using a GoPro for action shots of the crowd in case of rowdiness, and a camera man using a BlackMagic for shots of different band members when filming onstage.
The pros of this type of Multi camera production are that there is a demand to get as close to music artists as possible therefore it is a type of media which sells, in either online streaming tickets or live DVD versions of the show.
The cons to this type of Multi camera production include fans that get angry about their view getting blocked or rowdiness in the audience which could lead to broken equipment (more likely in solely standing venues for music genres like punk or rock).
Multi-camera filming of sports events can be similar to the filming of music events, in that the action is constant, but the equipment and filming style used is different.
In contrast to filming concerts up close, it is best to film sports from as far away as possible so that the action does not get cut off when it is converted to a video. The reason for this is that when you are there it is 3d and your brain can process what is going on easier than when it is 2d, so filming a wide shot of all the action means that it is as simple as possible.
To film sports, similarly to concerts there would be around 5 camera men positioned around the main pitch/courts to get different views of each team. They would typically all have small, high budget cameras like blackmagic pocket cameras as they wouldn't be near the action and the cameras would not be at risk of damage (possibly with the exception of one or two camera men with go-pros near to the pitch).
The pros to this media are that it will sell, because people are always more willing to watch events at home than they are willing to pay for tickets for the event because it ends up cheaper for them.
A con however, is that with all spectator events it would be a risk to block anyones view and make people angry- especially with passionate sports fans- it puts both you and your equipment at risk.
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