Unit 23: Multi Camera Techniques

Production Booklet

Name: Millie, Rosie, Honor, Ellie and

George
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
Host

A TV host presents and leads a certain show. Their exact job will usually depend o
http://www.whyzz.com/what-does-a-tv-host-do

A host will work on the studio floor in front of the camera so they can be filmed and seen ea

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q=studio+diagram&espv=2&biw=927&bih=877&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0a

to be a TV presenter you will need to be confident and outgoing, be able to communicate

well and present things clearly, be able to improvise when needed, be able to interview
well and keep calm under pressure.
https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/advice/planning/jobprofiles/Pages/tvpresenter.as

Director

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Film_director
A film director directs everyone in the making of a film. They control the artist and dramatic
aspects and basically in the end have control of how the film looks.

A director will be on the studio floor so they are able to watch and take charge of everything
is happening.
To be a director you will need to be creative and have a good imagination, must be
Able to communicate well and be able lead and motivate others. You must be organised
And be able to plan very well but also be able to solve problems that arise when a
Plan doesnt go to plan.

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Camera Person
A cameraperson is someone who operates a video, TV or film camera.
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A camera person works on the studio floor as this is where the

production is filmed and where they will need to be in order to get the
shots.

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to be a camera person you must have a passion for photography and film, know how to work
and hold camera equipment, have knowledge around both of these two and be able to
work around a large range of people.
Sound Mixing
A sound mixer (or sound engineer) is responsible for recording all sound on set during
the filmmaking, using professional equipment.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Production_sound_mixer

Sound mixers work in the control room as this is where all of their equipment is kept.
They may occasionally work on the studio floor to make sure everything is working
correctly.

http://creativeskillset.org/job_roles/3836_production_sound_mixer
To be a sound mixer you will need to have a very good understanding of electronics
and sound recording equipment, you must understand microphones and have

Graphics Generator
A graphics editor is in charge of the overall graphics, such as the end credits, for a
production.
http://www.sbcc.edu/journalism/manual/graphicsed.php
The graphics generator works in the control room as all of the graphics are made prior
to the production and added during post production.
To be a graphics editor you must be able to oversee all illustrations and photo
illustrations of a production, have good creative skills, suggest graphic ideas that best
compliment what is being shown.
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Lighting Desk
People in charge of the lighting desk set up and operate all of the lighting that happens
in the filming of the production.
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They work on the studio floor whilst flooring a script or instructions to

change lighting when it is needed during filming.
To be able to operate lighting equipment, change lighting between shots
when necessary, work as part of a large crew, be able to de-rig all
equipment and be able to liaise with the floor manager, producer and sound
technician.
https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/lighting-technician-broadcasting-film-video

Floor Manager
http://www.allaboutcareers.com/careers/job-profile/television-floor-manager
The floor manager is the directors man on the ground. They ensure everything is
running smoothly and that guests and presenters meet their cues.
As the name suggests, the floor manager works on the studio floor.
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To be a studio manager you must be able to know all about the equipment being used,
know the timings of things and be able to keep to a plan, you must be good at
supervising large groups and be able to work under pressure to sort any problems that
may arise.

Details on your show

You must all carry out each job once

Interview 1
Interviewer

Millie

Camera Production 1
Lighting Desk and Floor
Management
Camera Production 2

Ellie

Vision Mixing
Lighting Desk and Floor
Management

George

.
Interview 2
Interviewer

Honor

George

Camera Production 1
Lighting Desk and Floor
Management
Camera Production 2

Millie

Vision Mixing
Lighting Desk and Floor
Management

Honor

Interview 3
Interviewer

Ellie

Honor

Camera Production 1
Lighting Desk and Floor
Management
Camera Production 2

George

Vision Mixing
Lighting Desk and Floor
Management

Ellie

Interview 4
Interviewer

Millie

Ellie

Camera Production 1
Lighting Desk and Floor
Management
Camera Production 2

Honor

Vision Mixing
Lighting Desk and Floor
Management

Millie

George

Equipment List

Tick off during set-up of

Equipment
3 Cameras
2 Boom Mics
1 Reflector
3 Tripods
2 Lights

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

Add and label the following to the plan of the studio floor;
a) The main studio
b) The control room
c) The storeroom

d)
e)
f)
g)
h)

The editing suite

The main office
Your four cameras
Up to fourMicrophones
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
pre-production tabs
Location Recce
Please produce a location recce for EVERY location used

Type of room/area:
Studio
Location Address: The
Henley College
Sat Nav details (Post
code): RG9 1UH
Nearest Train Station:
Henley Train Station
Nearest Bus stop: Hart
Street

Lighting Information:

Solutions:

Overhead lighting is available as well

as a ring light which could be used.

Sound Information:
As it is a studio there is no background
noise

Solutions:
There is a possibility someone can walk
in to the studio so we would lock the
door to avoid distractions.

Power Information

Solutions:

Plug sockets are available as we are

inside
Hazards
Tripping over wires
Hot lights

Solutions:
I would keep the wires out of the way
and make everyone aware that they
are on the floor
With hot lights I would put a sign up so

that everyone knows not to touch

them and only put one person in
charge of them.

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

HAZARD

Filming

RISK
H/M/L

Tripping over
wires

Overheating

Lighting

PRECAUTIONS

Tape wires to
the floor, look
where you are
walking.

Using tri-pods

We will
make sure
that the
wires are
taped.

REVIEW
DATE

REVIEWER

11/10/
2016

GC

GC
Dont leave
the cameras
on for too
long.

Falling over
with heavy
equipment on
it.

IN PLACE

M
Use a larger
tri-pod to hold
the equipment

We will only
have two
lights to
limit the
risk.

11/10/
2016
GC
11/10/
2016

WE will
make sure
that the tripod can
hold
anything
we place on
it and is
stable.

Please leave this section blank:

Risk Assessment checked by: Name George Cowley ..
Signed
.
Date 11/10/16
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.

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
Wide Shot

Camera No.
Camera 2

Current Action
Introducing

Duration of shot
2 minutes

production

Close up

Camera 2

Introducing

1 minute

production

Mid Shot

Camera 1

Introducing teams

30 seconds

Close up

Camera 1

Introducing individual

30 seconds

person

Close up

Camera 1

Introducing individual

30 seconds

person

Mid shot

Camera 3

Introducing other
team

30 seconds

Type of shot

Camera No.

Current Action

Duration
of shot

Close up

Camera 3

Introducing individual

30 seconds

person

Close up

Camera 3

Introducing individual

30 seconds

person

Wide shot

Camera 2

Introducing first quiz

30 seconds

Wide shot

Camera 2

Host is asking the

10 seconds

questions for quiz

Close up

Camera 3

On team answering
questions

Close up

Camera 1

On a team answering
questions

X10 (10 questions)

5 seconds
X10 (if team answer)

5 seconds
X10 (if team answer)

Type of shot

Camera No.

Current Action

Duration of
shot

Wide shot

Camera 2

Host announces the

10 seconds

winning team for

round 1

Mid shot

Camera 1/3

The wining team

5 seconds

celebrate

Round 2

Camera 2

30 seconds

quiz

Wide shot

Wide shot

Introducing second

Camera 2

Host asking a
second round of

10 seconds
X 10 (10 questions)

questions

Close up

Camera 1/3

Team answer
questions

5 seconds
5 seconds x 10
questions

Wide shot

Camera 2

Host announces the

wining team for
round 2

10 seconds

Mid shot

Camera 1/3

The winning team

5 seconds

celebrate

Round 3

Camera 2

Camera 2

Host asking
questions for quiz
number 3

Close up

30 seconds

quiz

Wide shot

Wide shot

Host introduces third

Camera1/3

Teams answering
questions

10 seconds
10 seconds x 10 (10
questions)

5 seconds
5 x 10 questions

Pictures of rehearsal to be inserted here:

Wide shot

Camera 2

Host announces the

winning team for
round 3

10 seconds

Mid shot

Camera 1/3

Winning team

5 seconds

celebrates

Wide shot

Camera 2

Host is now on

30 seconds

location introducing

(after adbreak)

round 4 (final round)

Mid shot

Camera 1/3

The two teams

5 mins

complete the next

segment

Close up

Camera 2

Host back to the

10 seconds

studio
End of the final
round

Wide shot

Camera 2

Host announces the

winning team of the
quiz show

20 seconds

Mid shot

Camera 1/3

The winning team

celebrate

Any changes after rehearsals please list here:

10 seconds