Unit 23: Multi Camera Techniques

Production Booklet
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 ask the interviewee questions about their field of work or personal
life.
For example, if a celebrity was being interviewed generally the interviewer would ask
quite invasive funny questions about their personal life that we may not see.
In this case when interviewing we will be asking the artist about their field of work in
producing an EP and their goals etc

Which part of the studio do they work in? (ie control room, studio floor)
The interviewer will work on the studio floor as generally they will be the host of a chat
show in which they invite guests on to be interviewed.
An example of this is The Jimmy Fallon Show which is a famous American comedy
chat show.
What skills do they need to do their job well?
Generally, the hosts have to be very talkative and have good people skills.
As they are the main feature to the show they generally have to be likeable or people
wont want to watch them.

Director
Describe their job - Reference your research
Directors are generally the backbone to a production.
They are the ones that put things into action and guide people in what they are
doing.

Which part of the studio do they work in? (ie control room, studio floor)
They will be working in the control room to make sure that everything is running
smoothly when live and re-directing people if they are unsure.

What skills do they need to do their job well?

Directors need to have a drive and a vision in their work because if they have no
motivation towards an outcome there wont be much of a production.
They must have good organisation skills as they are the ones that are keeping
everyone in order.

Camera Person
Describe their job - Reference your research
A camera person is the one in control of capturing the production.
Their job is to capture whats going on in front of them in a clear and professional way
making sure the editors have enough material to work with. (B_TARGETjobs, 2012)
B_TARGETjobs, R. (2012) Camera operator: Job description. Available at: https://targetjobs.co.uk/careersadvice/job-descriptions/278291-camera-operator-job-description (Accessed: 13 October 2016)

Which part of the studio do they work in? (ie control room, studio floor)
They will work in the control room as it behind the production.

What skills do they need to do their job well?

A camera person will need to have previous experience and good knowledge of camera
equipment and how to work the camera.

Sound Mixing
Describe their job - Reference your research
Sound mixers are responsible for recording the audio clearly and well.
Which part of the studio do they work in? (ie control room, studio floor)
Sound mixers will be working in the control room next to the cameras.

What skills do they need to do their job well?

They need to have had previous experience in using sound equipment and be aware of
what sounds are being picked up when recording.

Vision Mixing
Describe their job - Reference your research
Vision mixers are in charge of the live editing as the show Is being broadcasted. (Vision
mixer, 2016)
Vision mixer (2016) in Wikipedia. Available at: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vision_mixer (Accessed: 13
October 2016).

Which part of the studio do they work in? (ie control room, studio floor)
The vision mixers will be working in the control room behind the cameras making sure that
the edits are running smoothly.
(Vision mixer, 2016)

What skills do they need to do their job well?

Vision mixers must have previous experience in live editing and must be fluent in any
possible editing software.

Graphics Generator
Describe their job - Reference your research
Graphics generators are the once that organise the green screens and the visuals that go
on behind the person.
They will also deal with the opening and closing credits.

Which part of the studio do they work in? (ie control room, studio floor)
They will work in the control room.
What skills do they need to do their job well?
To have good hearing and be able to edit sound live and be good at decision making.

Lighting Desk
Describe their job - Reference your research
They control the lighting that goes on while the show is live.

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

What skills do they need to do their job well?

They need to be able to use a sound desk and be good with timing.

Floor Manager
Describe their job - Reference your research
Floor manager is the one that controls what everyone is doing and designates jobs to
everyone taking part.

Which part of the studio do they work in? (ie control room, studio floor)
They will be working in the control room behind the camera.

Segment 1
News reporter

Lucy and Darcey

Camera Production 1
Lighting Desk and Floor
Management

Edie

Camera Production 2

Edie

Vision Mixing
Lighting Desk and Floor
Management

Bella

Vimto lowrider advert

.
Segment 2
Interviewer

Lucy and Halsey

Camera Production 1
Lighting Desk and Floor
Management

Bella

Camera Production 2

Darcey

Vision Mixing
Lighting Desk and Floor
Management

Bella

Beats pill and Lynx advert

Segment 3
Music video insert
Camera Production 1
Lighting Desk and Floor
Management
Camera Production 2

Vision Mixing
Lighting Desk and Floor
Management

V festival advert

Segment 4
On location

Edie

Camera Production 1
Lighting Desk and Floor
Management

Lucy

Camera Production 2

Edie

Vision Mixing
Lighting Desk and Floor
Management

Bella

Apple music advert, NOW thats what Ive called music.

Segment 5
Quiz

Lucy, Darcey, Niamh, Rosie and Edie

Camera Production 1
Lighting Desk and Floor
Management

Bella

Camera Production 2

Bella

Vision Mixing
Lighting Desk and Floor
Management

Bella

Equipment List

Equipment
Boom mic x 2
Cameras x 6
Stool
Sofas x 2
Chair and table
Microphone for singing
Scripts
Tripods x 6
Ceiling lighting

Tick off during set-up of show

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.

2
1

1. Camera one will be a close up shot of the person sat on the left sofa
2. Camera two will be a shot of everyone (will include both cameras and will be zoomed in/
out depending on how many people need to be in shot)
3. Camera three will be a close up of one of the people on the right sofa
4. Camera four will be a close up on the other person sat on the right sofa (only used in
segment 1)
5. Camera five will be a side angle mid shot of Halsey
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.

1. Camera one will be of all people on the right hand sofa. It will be a long shot
and can be used to show conversations between contestants
2. Camera two will be a close up camera of either of the people on the left hand
sofa. The camera person can zoom this camera depending on whats
happening on screen.
3. Camera three will be on the host of the quiz. It can be moved left or right to
show conversation
4. Camera four will be a close up camera of either of the people on the right hand
sofa. The camera person can zoom this camera depending on whats happening
on screen.
5. Camera five will be of all people on the right hand sofa. It will be a long shot
and can be used to show conversations between contestants.

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.

For segment 1 and 2, the lighting will be set

up the same as the pictures show. There will
be one ceiling light directed onto each sofa,
and two lighting both from further away. This
way, each person has an individual light and
will be lit correctly. The green screen
background has separate lights to ensure it is
bright enough when it comes to editing.

For segment 4, the lighting will look

like this. All of the lights are focused
on the stool (shown as ladder) on the
other side of the studio. The lighting
will be slightly more dimmed to create
a mood for the live performance. All of
the ceiling lights however will be
directed on this area and one will be
directed onto the performers face to
show emotion during singing.

Studio Management Plans

Interviewers
(H)
Sound Mixer
(H)
Camera Person
(H)

Floor Manager
(H)
Vision Mixer
(H)
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.

Studio Management Plans

On Screen (H)
Sound Mixer (H)

Camera Person
(H)

Floor Manager (H)

Vision Mixer (H)

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.

Location Recce Form

You must complete one of these for the studio and every location in which you
film any pre-recorded segments You can use the templates from the
preproduction tabs

Location Recce

Please produce a location recce for EVERY location used

Insert photo of location (do not draw)

Type of room/area:
Studio
Location Address:
Deanfield Ave, Henley
on Thames
Sat Nav details (Post
code):
RG9 1UH
Nearest Train Station:
Henley Train Station
Nearest Bus stop:
Henley Town Centre
Lighting Information:
Ceiling lighting and red
heads are available for
use. No windows so
sunlight wont affect the
lighting during filming.

Solutions:
-

Sound Information:
Boom Mics and camera
mics will be available
and used. Background
noise may come from
interviewees waiting to
come on.

Solutions:
Have a separate room for them to wait in and encourage
them to keep talking to a minimum.

Power Information
Plugs and sockets are
available to use for
lights and chargers, if
needed.

Solutions:
-

Hazards
Wires can cause
tripping hazards. Water
around the equipment
can cause fires. Lighting
and cameras should
have appropriate
stands to hold them so
that they dont fall.

Solutions:
Tape wires to the ground so no one can trip on them.
Dont allow drinks in the studio. Ensure equipment has
appropriate stands/ tripods.

Risk 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

CTIVITY

RISK
H/M/L

HAZARD

PRECAUTIONS

Filming live
production

Tripping on wires

Make sure all

wires are taped
to the
floor

Filming live
production

Lights can get

hot burning
hazard

Make sure
everyone is
aware or
where the
lights are and
they are in the
correct position
before theyre
turned
on

Filming live
production

Low ceiling can

cause head
injuries

Make sure
everyone is
aware of low
ceiling before
entering the
studio

IN PLACE

Please leave this section blank:

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

Activity :
Hazard :
Risk:

REVIEW
DATE

REVIEWER

31/10

Edie

31/10

Edie

31/10

Edie

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.

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.
Risk 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

On location
filming

RISK
H/M/L

HAZARD

Falling in the
road and being
in busy traffic.

PRECAUTIONS

IN PLACE

Make sure you

are cautious of
the road when
filming

On location
filming

Wires can be a
tripping hazard
to us and other
pedestrians

Tape down
wires

On location
filming

Collision with
other
pedestrians

Make warning
signs for other
pedestrians to
alert them
filming is in
process

Please leave this section blank:

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

Activity :

Describe the component part of your pursuit.

REVIEW
DATE

REVIEWER

31/10

Edie

31/10

Edie

31/10
Edie

Signed

Hazard :

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.
Script
Segment 1
Lucy- Hello, and welcome to Note 4 Note. The latest in the music industry.
Justin Bieber is being sued for allegedly spitting at the neighbour whose house
he egged in 2014.
The singer previously pleaded no contest to vandalism charges after throwing
eggs at Jeffrey Schwarz's home.
Darcey- But Schwarz is now pressing ahead with a bid for compensation over
another alleged row.
According to documents obtained by TMZ, Schwarz claims the singer assaulted him
and caused emotional distress after spitting at him during an argument.
He also wants to grill Bieber's bodyguard Michael Arana about the row.

Lucy - In July, the singer demanded Schwarz and his wife Suzanne undergo a
mental evaluation to prove they're still battling psychological issues as a
result of the incident two years ago.
Darcey- The couple - who claimed in their previous lawsuit the singer had
subjected them to the consequences of loud parties and drug use - have claimed
they are still battling with headaches and insomnia following the incident,
despite the pop star moving out of the area.
Lucy- After pleading no contest to misdemanour vandalism in the original
incident, Bieber was placed on probation and told to carry out five days of
community service at ahomeless shelter.
Darcey- He also had to pay an estimated $80,000 (47,227) in damages to his
neighbours and undergo anger management counselling.

Lucy- In other news, Bastille have just released their new album All this Bad
Blood. The album is a rerelease of their 2013 album Bad Blood

Darcey- All this bsd blood is a 2CD deluxe album that features new tracks and
some covers. Frontman Dan Smith described the albumas a complete
representation of what we have done so far and what wed done so far.
Lucy- The release will be preceded by new single Of The Nighton the 25
Noveber.

Segment 2
Lucy: What inspires you to write music?
Lucy: Who inspires you and why?
Lucy: What do you do if you ever experience writers block?
Lucy: Whats your biggest achievement?

Segment 3
Vox pop
Edie: What type of music do you listen to?
Edie: How often do you listen to music?
Edie: Do you have a favourite artist, if so, who?
Edie: Have you ever been to a concert, if so who?
Edie: What does music mean to you?

Segment 4
Music Video

Segment 5
Quiz
Lucy: Hello and welcome to the music quiz. Today on Darceys team we have,
Rosie Blake and on Alexas team we have Millie Coaker. Im going to ask you a
series of questions, the first to buzz in will get to answer, if they get it
wrong, it will be passed on to the other team.

Question 1 -

Why did the Foo Fighters cancel their Glastonbury headline shot
in June 2015?
a- They were working on a collaborative project somewhere else
b- Frontman Dave Grohl fractured his leg
c- Guitarist Pat Smears grandmother died

Question 2-

Who sand Writings on the Wall, which became the first James Bond
theme song to top the UK charts?
a- Drake
b- Adele
c- Sam Smith

Question 3-

Which song was named British Single of the Year at the Brit Awards
in February?

a- Hold Back the River James Bay

b- Love Me Like You Do Ellie Goulding
c- Uptown Funk Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars
Question 4- Adeles 25 broke the record for the biggest one- week album sales
in UK history, beating the record of which 1997 album?
a- Be Here Now- Oasis
b- Dark Side of the Moon Pink Floyd
c- Never Mind the Bollocks- Sex Pistols
Question 5- Who fell from the stage in a cape-removal incident as they
performed Living For Love at the Brit Awards?
a- Taylor Swift
b- Madonna
c- Kylie Minogue

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.

Intro

Current Action

Duration of shot

Intro

12 seconds

Two-shot

Lucy speaking and

darcey

20 seconds

Close up

Lucy speaking

30 seconds

Two shot

Lucy speaking and

darcey

20 seconds

Close up

Darcey

30 sec

Two shot

Type of shot

Lucy and darcey

speaking

Camera No.

Advert

Current Action

5 sec

Duration of shot

Beats pill

22 seconds

Two shot

Edie and lucy

Interview

20 seconds

Close up

Edie

10 sec

Close up

Lucy

15 sec

Two shot

Edie and Lucy

40 sec

Close up

Edie

5 sec

Type of shot

Camera No.

Current Action

Duration of shot

Adverts

Lynx & Now thats

what I call music

2 minutes

On-location

Vox Pop

4 minutes

Music video

3 min 26 sec

One shot

Lucy (presenter)

20 seconds

Two shot

Edie & Rosie

20 seconds

Two shot

Darcey & Niamh

30 seconds

One shot

Lucy

40 seconds

Two shot

Edie & Darcey

30 seconds

Full studio Shot

Pictures of rehearsal to be inserted here:

Any changes after rehearsals please list here:

Everyone

5 seconds