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Shooting live with multiple cameras
Let's look at an example of shooting with
multiple cameras at a small to medium sized
live music venue. You should design the shoot
and plan the production before the day of
recording. This includes camera positioning and
how to record the audio. You need to consider
all practical details like load-in, setup, recording
and load-out. Work this out ahead of time with
the managers of the venue. If you intend to use
projector screens, factor in the influence of
stage lighting.
In this example, we will try a simple live shoot
so there is no need for tallies (red lights on
camera that show when the camera is being
used lived), wireless communications, and
other commercial devices. The goal is to use a
minimum crew with maximum effect. In a home,
board room, party setting or small club, there
usually isn't enough space to set up a lot of
030
equipment. The immediate proximity of guests
or audience members can pose other problems.
In short, gear should be kept to a minimum.
Next, let's look at how to set up the cameras
and video mixer.
Camera and video mixer set up
Plan the location of the cameras well in advance
of the day of the event. Be sure the cameras do
not get in the way of the audience. (The location
and required number of cameras and operators
will be addressed later). Set up the video mixer
at the center of operations (referred to as the
'base'). Connect cables from each camera to
the video mixer at the base. Use composite
connections since longer cable lengths may
be required. Set up the recorder as close to
the video mixer so it is easy to start and stop
the video recorder, and connect it to the video
mixer output. If a projector will be used for live
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