Unit 23: Multi Camera Techniques

Production Booklet

Name: Lucy James

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

Multi-Camera Production roles

Assigned Roles for each interview
Equipment List
Set Design
Lighting Design
Studio Management plan
Location Recce forms
Risk Assessment
Timed Script
Timed Shot list

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
A job of an interviewer is to find information about a topic or a person. They do this in a
meeting that is face to face this can be done on television if it is regarding a public
issue.
http://thebusinesscommunication.com/what-is-interview-types-of-interviews/
Which part of the studio do they work in? (ie control room, studio floor)
An interviewer will work on the studio floor in order to be visible to the audience.

What skills do they need to do their job well?

The skills of an interviewer include: being an outgoing person as well as being able to
think on the spot in response to the answers given by the interviewee. These skills allow
the show to have a constant flow and be entertaining for the audience. Also if the
interviewee or interviewer seem bored or uninterested in the topic this will reflect on
the audience which would be a poor review for the show.

Director
Describe their job - Reference your research
The job of a director is to control the aspect of the production. They will also visualize a
script in order to help the production flow. The director will be in charge regarding
who is on the show as well as who is hired as hosts or interviewers as well as who will
be presenting the show regarding certain segments.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Film_director

Which part of the studio do they work in? (ie control room, studio floor)
The directors will work on set as they need to be able to observe the production as it is
being filmed as if they wanted to change something they could. Therefore they need
to be able to see the production as it takes place, however, you would not see the
director on camera they will always be backstage.

What skills do they need to do their job well?

Directors need to be creative and enjoy working with people. They also need to be
able to picture something and put in the work and effort to achieve it.

Camera Person
Describe their job - Reference your research
A camera person is someone who will work behind the camera and achieve the shots
used in the production. For example, when filming there will be someone either
holding the camera or tracking it in order to achieve the shots they wish to. This is
instructed by the director.

Which part of the studio do they work in? (ie control room, studio floor)
They would work on set but wouldnt be seen by the camera itself. As they are what is
controlling it. They need to work close to the studio so the camera isnt placed too far
back but cameramen have to work with caution as they cannot get other
cameramen in shot.
What skills do they need to do their job well?
Cameramen tend to be creative as they need to picture something and create a shot
capturing the production in a way the audience would understand.

Sound Mixing

Describe their job - Reference your research

People who are in charge of sound mixing control the audio featured in the show. Such as
music and the volume of the microphones usually placed on hosts or guests. For example,
they will control how the sound is combined into one or more channels that allow the
audio to be heard for the production.

Which part of the studio do they work in? (ie control room, studio floor)
Sound mixers work in the control room in order to have access to their devices. However,
control rooms usually feature a window in which they can watch the production as its
being filmed this allows them to sync the production with their audio.
What skills do they need to do their job well?
Sound mixers need to have a good ear which allows them to know when the sync what
audio to what point of the production. They also need a good understanding of the
equipment.

Vision Mixing
Describe their job - Reference your research
People who do the vision mixing, sync the footage in order to create a better production
for the show.

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

What skills do they need to do their job well?

They need to be creative and work well with their equipment.

Graphics Generator

Describe their job - Reference your research

Graphic Generators, create the graphics used in the show such as banners or logos.

Which part of the studio do they work in? (ie control room, studio floor)
Control room.
What skills do they need to do their job well?
Being creative.

Lighting Desk
Describe their job - Reference your research
Lighting desks are in charge of the lighting set up on the studio. They ensure the guests ad
presenters are highlighted well.

Which part of the studio do they work in? (ie control room, studio floor)
They could work in both this is because they would have to have full control of the lights
brightness as well as being able to set them up in the studio.

What skills do they need to do their job well?

Work well and understand their equipment.

Floor Manager
Describe their job - Reference your research
Floor managers decide what happens in the studio. This help design the set up and ensure
it all looks good.

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?
Creativeness, style and to work well with their crew.

Details on your show

You must all carry out each job once

Interview 1
Interviewer

Edie and Lucy

Camera Production 1
Lighting Desk and Floor
Management
Camera Production 2

Bella

Vision Mixing
Lighting Desk and Floor
Management

Darcey

.
Interview 2
News Report

Darcey

Lucy (Presenter) Darcey (Presenter)

Camera Production 1
Lighting Desk and Floor
Management
Camera Production 2

Edie

Vision Mixing
Lighting Desk and Floor
Management

Bella

Interview 3
Quiz Show

Edie

Edie, Lucy, Niamh, Darcey and Rosie

Camera Production 1
Lighting Desk and Floor
Management
Camera Production 2

Bella

Vision Mixing
Lighting Desk and Floor
Management

Bella

Bella

Interview 4
On Location Report

Edie

Camera Production 1
Lighting Desk and Floor
Management
Camera Production 2

Lucy

Vision Mixing
Lighting Desk and Floor
Management

Darcey

Bella

Equipment List

Equipment
Cameras (6)

Desk (1)
Sofas (2)
Chair (1)

Microphone for the live performance

Tripod (6)

(2) Boom mics

Tick off during set-up of show

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

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.

Studio Management Plans

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Add and label the following to the plan of the studio floor;
The main studio
The control room
The storeroom
The editing suite
The main office
Your four cameras
Up to fourMicrophones
Where each Assigned Role will be located (ie Director, Vision Mixer etc)
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:
Location Address:
Studio
Sat Nav details (Post
code):
Nearest Train Station:
Henley Train Station
Nearest Bus stop:
Town Centre

Lighting Information:

Solutions:

Lights are supplied.

No solution needed.

Sound Information:

Solutions:
No solution needed

Microphones Supplied
Power Information

Solutions:
No solution needed

Power sockets are supplied

Hazards

Solutions:

Tripping Hazards
Hot Lights

Warn actors and crew.

Try to keep cables as short as possible.

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

RISK
H/M/L

HAZARD

PRECAUTIONS

IN PLACE

REVIEW
DATE

REVIEWER

Tripping over
Wires

Warn
actors/crew

14/10/
16

Lucy
James

Hot lights

Warn
actor/crew

14/10/
16

Lucy
James

Filming

Please leave this section blank:

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

Activity :
Hazard :

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.
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.

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

Two shot

Current Action

Duration of shot

Intro

12 seconds

Lucy Speaking and

20 seconds

Darcey

Close-up

Lucy Speaking

30 seconds

Two shot

Lucy Speaking and

20 Seconds

Darcey

Close up

Darcey

30 Seconds

Two Shot

Lucy and Darcey

5 Seconds

speaking

Type of shot

Camera No.

Advert

Two Shot

Current Action

Duration of shot

Beats Pill

22 secs

Edie and Lucy

20 Seconds

(Interview)

Close Up

Edie

10 Seconds

Close up

Lucy

15 Seconds

Two Shot

Edie and Lucy

40 Seconds

Close-up

Edie

5 Seconds

Type of shot

Camera No.

Adverts

Current Action

Lynx & Now Thats

Duration of shot

2 minutes

What I call Music

On Location

Vox Pop

4 minutes

Music Video

3 Minutes 26

One Shot

Lucy (presenter)

20 seconds

Two Shot

Edie, Rosie

20 Seconds

Two shot

Darcey and Niamh

30 Seconds

One Shot

Lucy

40 Seconds

Two Shot

Edie, Darcey

30 Seconds

Full Studio Shot

Everyone

5 Seconds

Pictures of rehearsal to be inserted here:

Any changes after rehearsals please list here: