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Unit 23: Multi Camera Techniques

Production Booklet

Name: Mollie Mountford

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 is the person hosting the chat show. The interviewer usually has a guest or
interviewee who they ask questions too. Interviewers do this to build a bond so the interviewee
revels things that arent supposed to be told. However the interviewers must be careful when trying
to find out this information they could offend the interviewee and they may feel uncomfortable and
not reveal anything.
Questions are based on the topic that the interviewee knows well or there being asked about
something that may have happened to them. This is so that the interviewer finds out all the details
so they can broadcast to their viewers at home so they too also know the details or even secrets
that the interviewer has just got the interviewee to tell.
Which part of the studio do they work in? (ie control room, studio floor)
Interviewers work on the studio floor at all times in front of the cameras and microphones because
they need to be recorded as they ask their interviewee the questions that need to broadcast on TVs.
Or otherwise they wont be doing their job, as they cant work in the control room changing cameras
if they need to be in front of the cameras with their guest or interviewee asking them questions to
revel things.
What skills do they need to do their job well?
I believe interviewers need good communicate and people skills because they have to create a
bond and gain trust with their interviewee to find out secrets or for them to tell the interviewer whats
happened in detail.
Another skill an interviewer needs to do their job well is confidence because without this confidence
they wont speak up and ask those awkward questions that need to be asked so the interviewee
revels something. I also believe interviewers needs confidence so the interviewee trusts them so
they can build a bond.

Director
Describe their job - Reference your research
A director is the person in charge. They direct the show and how it should run, everyone reports to
the director. The director is usually in charge of when each person comes out in front of the camera
and what they should do in front of the camera. They must finalise everything to perfection, before,
during and after production.

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The director is in charge of who goes in front of the camera, they must cast for people to come on
who will be right to go on the show or film. A director must be able to take control of a situation if
something happens to keep everything in order so nothing goes wrong.
Which part of the studio do they work in? (ie control room, studio floor)
You will find the director in the control room telling the person who is on the vision mixer which
cameras to change to as they watch all the cameras on the screen. The director does this because
he/ she is in charge of what camera looks best to be shown on TV.
What skills do they need to do their job well?
As a director the skills they need to do their job well is to be able to take control, think outside the
box as well as being confident in the decisions they make for their team. All these skills will help the
director be a good at their role because they must take charge if something goes wrong, they need
the confidence in themselves just incase something goes wrong the must think outside the box to fix
the situation the confidence helps boost their idea for it to work. This allows the directors team to be
able to trust him/ her that he will fix the situation. A director also needs good people skills so his/ her
team likes them, so its easy for them to work together.

Camera Person
Describe their job - Reference your research
A camera person is someone who controls the cameras that are recording. These people set up the
cameras in the right angle and making sure the person they are recording fits in the frame the whole
time of the recording. It is very crucial that the camera person does not chop the top of their head
off or bits of the scene as this is what tells the story or shows the person speaking. Cutting the top
of their head of makes the recording look unprofessional so the camera person needs to be very
precise when doing his/ her job.
Which part of the studio do they work in? (ie control room, studio floor)
You will find the camera person on the studio floor. This is because the cameras are set up on the
studio floor facing towards the set up scene that they must be recording.
What skills do they need to do their job well?
The camera persons main skill they need to do their job well is being able to use a camera. So
camera skills is the main skill because without these they wont be very good at their job, because
being a camera person is more than just pointing a camera at someone and recording. They must
know all their angles and shots to set up each camera well as well as rule of thirds to make sure
everything is in line. These are all key skills they need to have to make sure they do their job right.

Sound Mixing
Describe their job - Reference your research
A sound mixer is someone who controls the sound of the product. They control when each person
is heard. For example if someone is in front of the camera and theyre going to someone on location
the sound mixer must change the sound so you cant hear anyone on the studio floor but just the
recording of the person on location.

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It is very crucial that the sound mixer keeps the volume exactly the same throughout the recording
as this makes it look more professional than having everyone at different volumes.
Which part of the studio do they work in? (ie control room, studio floor)
The sound mixer works in the control room with all the equipment as they are watching the show
from a TV inside the control room so they know when to change the sound over or adjust the sound
to make it better.
What skills do they need to do their job well?
The skills a sound mixer needs to do their job is to know how to use the machine and use the levels
correctly. A sound mixer needs to know how to use the machine because without knowing how to
use the machine he wont be able to do his job properly as he wont know about the different levels
to use or how to work it. With the knowledge of knowing the levels properly gives the production a
better sound quality throughout.

Vision Mixing
Describe their job - Reference your research
The vision mixer is in charge of switching the cameras. This person is in charge of when to switch
camera to camera to change the position or the angle to keep the viewers interested.
Which part of the studio do they work in? (ie control room, studio floor)
You will find the vision mixer in the control room with all the equipment as it is linked to sound
mixing and the sound mixing machine is kept in the control room with the equipment. They belong
in the control room because the vision mixer has to look at the screens to know which camera to
switch it to as they need to listen to it very well
What skills do they need to do their job well?
The skills a vision mixer needs to do their job well is to be able to use the equipment otherwise they
wont know how to do their job. Because without knowing how to use the vision mixer desk, they
wont be able to switch cameras over. Another skill a vision mixer needs is good timing to know
when its best to switch the cameras so he doesnt miss facial expressions

Graphics Generator
Describe their job - Reference your research
A graphics generator is someone who creates the graphics in the production. They create the logos,
the main title and the credits to the product. The graphics generator also has to add the images and
videos used in throughout the interview for example if the interviewer was talking about a dress that
the Kardashian wore to an event, the graphics generator would have to get this image up ready to
show as the interviewer spoke about it to the interviewee.
Which part of the studio do they work in? (ie control room, studio floor)
The graphics generator works in the control room with all the equipment so they can see when and
where they need to place the image or logos on the screen.

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What skills do they need to do their job well?

A graphics generator main skill they need to do their job well is to be creative so they can create the
different logos as well as making unique titles for the interview/ show. They also need to be able to
use the computing equipment to make the graphics for the production or otherwise the graphics will
not be very good which will make the production look unprofessional

Lighting Desk
Describe their job - Reference your research
The person who works on the lighting desk is known as the lighting person. They are in control of
lights, this includes the position of the lights set up on the people on stage and how bright or dark
they must be. Including if they need to add a filter of the light these filters are usually either red or
yellow to give effect. Its important the lights are positioned correctly because incorrect lighting may
cause unwanted shadowing over the interviewers or interviewees face or half the set up scene for
the interview may be lit up and the other side too dark.
Their job is important because it allows the cameras to pick up the people they are recording
without them being too dark that we cant make out facial expressions, or too bright that there is a
glow coming from them. The lighting person must be very careful when trying to find a natural
lighting just in case any of those things happen.
Which part of the studio do they work in? (ie control room, studio floor)
The lighting person works in the control room where all the other equipment is kept as they need to
look at the screens to make sure the lighting is correct. If there is any problems with lighting the
lighting person will be able to see by looking at the camera screens from inside the control room
where the can then adjust the lighting.
What skills do they need to do their job well?
The main skill the lighting person needs is to do their job well is to be able to use the lighting desk
because without this skill they wont be able to adjust the lighting correctly

Floor Manager
Describe their job - Reference your research
A floor manager is in charge of the equipment, props and sets. They must make sure it is safe
enough to be used during the interview as well as making sure everything is set up correctly. Floor
manager must also keep guests happy as well as the other staff working.
Which part of the studio do they work in? (ie control room, studio floor)
The floor manager works in the control room as well as the studio floor helping each section
What skills do they need to do their job well?
Floor managers needs good communication skills to due them having to help each different roles
needs. Which means they need to be friendly and confident towards the people they are working
with as well as the decisions they need to make.

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Details on your show

You must all carry out each job once

Interview 1
Interviewer

Finley

Camera Production 1
Lighting Desk and Floor
Management
Camera Production 2

Isha

Vision Mixing
Lighting Desk and Floor
Management

Dan

.
Interview 2
Interviewer

Mollie

Mollie

Camera Production 1
Lighting Desk and Floor
Management
Camera Production 2

Dan

Vision Mixing
Lighting Desk and Floor
Management

Isha

Interview 3
Interviewer

Finley

Dan

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Camera Production 1
Lighting Desk and Floor
Management
Camera Production 2

Finley

Vision Mixing
Lighting Desk and Floor
Management

Mollie

Interview 4
Interviewer

Isha

Isha

Camera Production 1
Lighting Desk and Floor
Management
Camera Production 2

Mollie

Vision Mixing
Lighting Desk and Floor
Management

Finley

Dan

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Equipment List

Equipment
3 cameras
3 tripods
Boom mic
Lights
Vision mixer
Green screen
Sound mixer

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.
Key:
L1 light 1

GreenScreen
Camera1
L8
L1

Sofa
L7L2

Camera2

Sofa
L3
L6

Camera3
L4 L5

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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.

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Studio Management Plans

Director

Interviewer
D

VisionMixer
SoundMixer

F
F

CameraMan
I

a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)

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

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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.

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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

LocationRecce
PleaseproducealocationrecceforEVERYlocationused
Insertphotooflocation(donotdraw)

Typeofroom/area:Outside
LocationAddress:Henley
SatNavdetails(Postcode):
RG91UH
NearestTrainStation:
Henley
NearestBusstop:
Deanfield

Lighting Information:

Solutions:

Natural
Sound Information:
Cars, students and other people
walking past

Solutions:
When less busier

Power Information
N/A

Solutions:
Batterypack/ full charged cameras
ect

Hazards
Bumping into people on the streets.
People walking into the frame

Solutions:
Be careful where we position
ourselves to record the interview

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LocationRecce
PleaseproducealocationrecceforEVERYlocationused
Insertphotooflocation(donotdraw)

Typeofroom/area:Inside
LocationAddress:Henley
SatNavdetails(Postcode):
RG91UH
NearestTrainStation:
Henley
NearestBusstop:
Deanfield

Lighting Information:

Solutions:

Lights
Sound Information:
N/A in a building

Solutions:
Use in our slot

Power Information

Solutions:
N/A

Plug sockets
Hazards
Tripping over camera wires

Solutions:
Be careful where you dance, know
the steps.

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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

Recording in the
studio host
guest & camera
man

Either the camera

man may trip up
over the wires
from the cameras
from adjusting the
camera angle. Or
the guest may trip
over the wires as
they come out of
the side room to
be recorded on
the show.

RISK
H/M/L

PRECAUTIONS

Making sure I put

a chair over the
wires so people
dont trip and
keeping each
cameras wires
tidy so its not all
loose on the floor.

IN PLACE

REVIEW
DATE

Yes

16/11/15

Please leave this section blank:

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

Activity :
Hazard :

REVIEWER

Mollie
Isha
Finley
Dan
We are all
responsible
for this
hazard as we
all have to
take turns in
different
positions.

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.

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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.

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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
2 shot

Camera No.
1

Current Action
Isha introducing the

Duration of shot
2 seconds

show

Close up

Isha introducing the

20 seconds

show

Finley pre-recorded
interview

2 shot

Mollie talking about the

12 seconds

Kardashians /
welcoming isla
Close up

Mollie talking about the

40 seconds

Kardashians

2 shot

Mollie speaking Isla

Close up

Isla answering question

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Type of shot

Camera No.

Current Action

Close up

Mollie asking question

Close up

Isla answering question

2 shot

Mollie asking and isla

Duration of shot
8 seconds

16 seconds

answering

Close up

Mollie asking questions

Close up

Isla answering

Close up

Mollie asking questions

Close up

Isla answering

11 seconds

5 seconds

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Type of shot
2 shot

Camera No.
1

Current Action
Mollie asking

Duration of shot
24 seconds

questioning, isla
answering, rounding up
part 1
4

Adverts both adverts

1 min 12 seconds

And logo

2 shot

Dan introducing new

15 seconds

guest

2 shot

Dan asking questions

20 seconds

Caitlin answering

Close up

Dan asking questions

Close up

Caitlin answering

Close up

Dan asking questions

5 seconds

7 seconds

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Close up

Caitlin answering

Close up

Dan asking questions

Close up

Caitlin answering

2 shot

Dan concluding

4 seconds

6 seconds

interview

Make up clip

2 shot

Isha introducing guest

22 seconds

Close up

Isha asking questions

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Close up

Chloe answering

Close up

Isha asking questions

Close up

Chloe answering

Close up

Isha asking questions

Close up

Chloe answering

2 shot

Isha asking question

14 seconds

Close up

Isha asking questions

7 seconds

6 seconds

4 seconds

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Close up

Chloe answering

2 shot

Isha closing show

Pictures of rehearsal to be inserted here:

Any changes after rehearsals please list here:

7 seconds