Multicamera Brings the Best in Productions
Multicamera production provides a 'rounder' perspective to the subject being filmed

		What is multicamera production? In a multicamera set-up, there are two or more cameras shooting the same subject. A configuration of equipment would be needed – at one end people manning the cameras and the other end to receive.
Production crew Manuel 'Noli' Gamboa & Azman B Johar manning the consul from the toilet to avoid getting in the way of the cameras

At the receiving end, the crew can monitor what the cameras are shooting with multiple monitors, direct the cameramen on what and how to shoot the subject and then select from among the multiple images. Producers usually control and direct the set-up and are responsible for the end result that is recorded.

Why is Multicamera production used?
“Multicamera provides a ‘rounder’ perspective or view to a subject by allowing one to show the multiple sides to the same subject. For example, during a show, I can record the host, the audience and other visuals, therefore giving a many-faceted view. The more cameras you add, the more facets you’ll have,” explained Dr Joe Peters, CIT.

For example, overhead cameras were used at the ‘live’ National Day Parade.

CIT Multicamera Projects
CIT has a highly experienced multicamera production crew. The major productions undertaken include Freshmen Welcome Inauguration, NUS Commencement ceremonies and other instructional videos.

Challenges in Multicamera Production
Positioning cameras – the production crew might not be unable to place their cameras in positions that would produce the best images. These vantages positions would normally block the view of people observing the event activities.

Environment – multicamera productions required an exclusive out-of-sight and out-of-sound area for the production control desk. Producers must be able to give their cues to the crew without disturbing others, or being disturbed in turn.

Technical issues – includes configurationally to electrical to just plain bad luck. The most dreaded problem around the campus is electrical “noise” leakage (the “hum”), which due to electrical grounding.

These challenges are overcome by the production crew experience and preparation. Crew members would survey the site well before the event, and do set-up and tests two days before the event. More tests were done on the actual day of the event.