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Unit 23: Multi Camera Techniques

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Name: Sal Creber

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

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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
Describe their job Reference your research
An interviewer will need to ask questions to find out information relative to the topic they have
been given.
http://job-descriptions.careerplanner.com/Interviewers-Except-Eligibility-and-Loan.cfm
Which part of the studio do they work in? (ie control room, studio floor)
An interviewer would work on the studio floor, in front of the camera so their interview in the
show can be captured on camera.
What skills do they need to do their job well?
Interviewers need to be confident, comfortable in front of a camera, friendly when it comes to
the interviewees and generally be a person who is socially capable. Additionally they have to
be patient and be able to maintain their calm in the face of any more difficult interviewees.

Director
Describe their job - Reference your research
A director in a studio is responsible for translating the final programme onto the screen from the
script they are given: they define the whole structural style of the programme with theyre style
of directing and their ideas as to how the script will be best acted out. Additionally they have to
control a lot of what is happening on the studio floor as it is their job to make sure everything
goes smoothly.
http://www.media-match.com/usa/jobtypes/director-jobs-402701.php

Which part of the studio do they work in? (ie control room, studio floor)
A director will generally work on the studio floor, but will also have to communicate with the
control room in order to make sure the programme comes together as they want it to.

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What skills do they need to do their job well?

They will need to be extremely creative but also able to organise people and props competently
and make sure that the final production is visually and stylistically appealing to an audience.
Additionally they will have to be confident in what they are doing and have a high level of
technical knowledge so they can understand how to get their final production to come about.

Camera Person
Describe their job - Reference your research
A camera operator works with a wide range of cameras in any setting that they are assigned;
they are responsible for recording everything that the director wants.
http://www.media-match.com/usa/jobtypes/camera-operator-jobs-402688.php
Which part of the studio do they work in? (ie control room, studio floor)
A camera person will generally operate on the studio floor, recording what they are told to; or
on location where there function is exactly the same.
What skills do they need to do their job well?
A camera operator will need to be able to follow the instructions of the director; correctly
operate the cameras that they are given and understand completely how they work; also they
will need to be able to maintain a good working relationship with the people around them so it
makes the environment of the studio easier to work in.

Sound Mixing
Describe their job - Reference your research
A sound mixers job is to successfully edit together all the sounds as specified by the director and in
the script, they also have to be able to correctly edit every live sound that they receive together;
especially in the case of live concerts and television programmes.
http://www.media-match.com/usa/jobtypes/sound-engineer-jobs-402784.php
Which part of the studio do they work in? (ie control room, studio floor)
A sound mixer would work in the control room, so that they have instant access to every sound that
is recorded and required by the director from the production that is being filmed.
What skills do they need to do their job well?
They will need to be able to work well under pressure, especially in a live environment, so that they
can accurately and successfully edit together all the required sounds; they also need to be able to
understand the directors instructions so that the final programme will be appealing and so that the
aural part of the production will be successful.

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Vision Mixing
Describe their job - Reference your research
Vision mixers are responsible for live editing a production and keeping the programme moving at
the rate and in the required way as according to the director.
http://creativeskillset.org/job_roles_and_stories/job_roles/318_vision_mixer
Which part of the studio do they work in? (ie control room, studio floor)
A vision mixer will typically work in the control room or wherever the main visual mixing desk is; they
will also work closely with the director to achieve the final cut.
What skills do they need to do their job well?
They will need to be able to work with a variety of visual mixing desks of varying abilities; be able to
react quickly and calmly to everything that is happening and have quick and accurate reflexes; have
effective team working skills; be extremely organised and have an excellent eye for detail.

Graphics Generator
Describe their job - Reference your research
A graphics generator is responsible for designing the graphics for TV programmes, such as title
sequences, credits, transmissions and captions or subtitles.
http://www.media-match.com/usa/jobtypes/graphic-titles-designer-jobs-402723.php
Which part of the studio do they work in? (ie control room, studio floor)
They will generally work in the control room, and will be called in nearer the end of the editing
process so that they can make sure that everything they have created is acceptable to the director
etc.

What skills do they need to do their job well?

Generally speaking a graphics generator will have a background in graphic design and be
interested in creating suitable images for the programme in question. Additionally they will have to
be creative and have the ability to accept and learn from an instructions or constructive criticism that
they receive from the director.

Lighting Desk
Describe their job - Reference your research
A person who works on a lighting desks job is to live mix the lighting, in a similar way that the
sound or visual mixer does. They follow the direction they are given in order to correctly light the
production.
http://www.media-match.com/usa/jobtypes/lighting-technical-director-jobs-402733.php

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Which part of the studio do they work in? (ie control room, studio floor)
They would work in the control room alongside the other mixers, and would have direct
communication with the director in order to receive their instructions.
What skills do they need to do their job well?
They would have to be able to work well with other and follow instructions directly, quickly and
accurately in order to keep the lighting suitable throughout the production; additionally they would
have to have a high level of technical knowledge in regards to all the equipment they would be
working with.

Floor Manager
Describe their job - Reference your research
The floor manager takes charge of what is happening on the studio floor, and works closely with the
director in order to make sure everything is organised and runs smoothly.
http://www.mediacollege.com/employment/television/floor-manager.html
Which part of the studio do they work in? (ie control room, studio floor)
They would work on the studio floor to make it easier for everyone to hear them and understand
which instructions they are all required to follow.
What skills do they need to do their job well?
As the role of floor manager includes a lot of responsibility, they will have to have a good level of
confidence and patience in regards to what they are doing and also related to the other people who
are working on the production. Additionally they would need to be completely aware of all the floor
positions and what all of their jobs are, and would need a god sense of timing and continuity so that
the production runs accurately.

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Interview 1:
Interviewer
Camera Production
Directing and Sound
Mixing
Vision Mixing and
Graphics Generation
Lighting Desk and
Floor Management
Interview 2:
Interviewer
Camera Production
Directing and Sound
Mixing
Vision Mixing and
Graphics Generation
Lighting Desk and
Floor Management
Interview 3:
Interviewer
Camera Production
Directing and Sound
Mixing
Vision Mixing and
Graphics Generation
Lighting Desk and Floor
Management

Sal
Sarah and Adam
Darcey
Ben
Ben

Ben
Sarah and Adam
Sal
Darcey
Sal

Darcey
Ben
Ben
Ben and Sal
Ben

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What will be the content of your show?

Create a mindmap showing all the things you would like to include in your interview/chat show.

Comfortable,
relaxedsetting
Steve,Adam,Samas
guests.

Onlocation
section

Our
interview
chat
show
Catchythemetune

Relaxed
atmosphere

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What will happen in the first segment?

Introduction, brief sum up of the topics
Title sequence and credits
Ben introducing Jared and then interviewing him about folk music culture in the studio.
Cut to Darcey on location

What will happen in the second segment?

Darcey introducing Adam and giving additional information about Reading Rock/Reading Festival on
location at Reading Festival grounds
Darcey interviewing Adam
Cut back to the studio

What will happen in the third segment?

Sal introducing Steve, giving an overview of his career, then interviewing him in the studio
Steve playing guitar over the credits
Fade out at the end of the credits

Any further notes;

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Using your mind map, answer the following questions.

What will the presentation style be? (formal, informal and chatty)
The presentation style for the programme will be informal and chatty as stated above, to put the interviewee
and audience at ease with what is happening on screen.

Add research of other interview/chat shows where the presenter has a similar style.

Graham Norton, very relaxed, friendly and funny presenting style. Puts all the interviewees at ease and
organises the one screen events seemingly with ease.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZndcjkXNJnQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jx6ko8au8ZQ
Blue Peter, friendly presenting style; different presenters with regular on location segments. Often have one
central theme for each episode which the additional interviews are based round.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4axcL8WDUc

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Define the visual style of your show.

The visual style of the show is going to be quite relaxed, and with a brightly lit background and more muted
lights on the interviewer and interviewee.

Stick in relevant images of previous shows, interiors you would like to emulate, lighting style etc.

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Links
How will you link each interview to each
other?
(You may use cut away to clips of them
doing something relevant. Remember you
will all be swapping roles so you may not be
able to film live at this point.)

First

link, from Ben to Darcey

Thanks for talking to us

Jared, I imagine youve
enlightened a lot of our
viewers in regard to the topic, and hopefully a lot of you will develop
a keener interest in folk music as a result of this. Okay, now were
moving onto Darcey who is on location in Reading, with Adam Lord.
Second link, from Darcey to Sal

Okay! Thanks Adam, were really grateful that you took the time to have
a chat with us about something that clearly means a lot to you, and its
really interesting to find out more about the history of such an
incredibly popular festival. Right, so were now going back to the
studio with Sal, who is going to be discussing songwriting and
production with Steve Morano.
Third link, from Sal to Ben

Thanks so much for talking to us Steve, we really appreciate you giving

up your time to come on the show. I hope you all enjoyed the show guys,
remember tune in next time for new guests Trick the Fox and a special
game of innuendo bingo!
Fourth link, from Ben to Steve

Okay thanks Sal! Right, and now, were going to have Steve play us out

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What clips/images/quotes etc will you insert while the interviews are taking place?
Insert no. 1
When will it happen? (ie.during which interview/segment)
After Sals interview
What is the insert? (clips/images/quotes)
VT of next time on the show

Will you need to film /produce this insert?

Darcey is filming the insert during half term so we can put it into the programme and edit it when
needed

Tick when this has been completed. X

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Equipment
Camera 1
Camera 2
Camera 3
Lights
Microphone
Boom
Sofa 1
Sofa 2
Table
Notes
Chair for Steve

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Tick off during set-up of show

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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.

Greenscreen

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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.

Sofas

Cameras
Light

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Studio Management Plans

Controlroom

Mainstudio

The lighting on the left is what were going to

be using for interviews as it shows both
participants clearly. The lighting on the right is
the main set up for the beginning and end of
the show.

Storeroom

Greenroom
Mainoffice

Camera

Light

The floor manager will be located on the studio floor, along with the camera operator who will also
be functioning as a director. The vision and sound mixer will be in the control room.

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You must complete one of these for the studio and every location in which you film any prerecorded segmentsRisk 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.

V9

RISK ASSESSMENT
HAZARD

ACTIVITY

Interview in the
field

Working in the
studio

RISK
H/M/L

PRECAUTIONS

IN PLACE

Slipping over in
bad weather

Medium

Walk carefully,
be careful of any
mud
Wear sensible
shoes

Yes

01/03

Tripping over
things, breaking
equipment

Medium

Make sure all

the wires and
equipment are
safely put away

Yes

02/03

Please leave this section blank:

Risk Assessment checked by: Name ..
. Date
KEY:

Activity :
Hazard :

Risk:

REVIEW
DATE

REVIEWER

Signed

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.
Assess the risk as either H (High), M (Medium) or L (Low). When
concluding your assessment consider all of the circumstances.

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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

Medium shot

Sat on sofa, speaking

3 mins

Medium shot

On location

Stood in the field,

talking

1 min

Long shot

Sat presenting to the

camera

2 min

Long shot

Sat presenting to the

camera

1 min

Long shot

First interview, on the

sofa with Jared

2 min

Close up

Jared on the sofa

1 min

Long shot

Ben and Jared on the

sofa

3 min

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Type of shot

Camera No.

Current Action

Duration of shot

Long shot

Ben presenting to the

camera, introducing
Darcey

1 min

Medium shot

On location

Second interview,
Darcey talking to Adam
in the field

6 min

Long shot

Sal on the sofa,

introducing Steve

1 min

Long shot

Third interview, Sal

talking to Steve

3 min

Close up

Steve on the sofa

1 min

Long shot

Sal interviewing Steve

on the sofas

3 min

Medium shot

Sal introducing the VT

1 min

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Type of shot

Camera No.

Current Action

Duration of shot

Medium shot

On location

Innuendo bingo

3 min

Medium shot

Ben introducing Steve to

play us off

1 min

Medium long shot

Steve playing us off

5 min