What is a Multi Camera Setup — Guide with Examples

A multi camera setup can transform a production. But what is a multi camera setup? And how does multi camera video production work? We’re going to answer those questions by looking at some examples of multi camera (and single camera) setups, from TV/film to live streaming. By the end, you’ll know what a multi camera setup is, and all the things you need to make one a reality.

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What is 360 Video? How to Create An Immersive Experience

If you’re a beginner enthusiast videographer, or professional dabbling into new territory, 360 video might be a great new adventure. Capturing immersive 360 degree footage isn’t complicated, but there are a few things to consider. Let’s answer what is 360 video, where does virtual reality come in, and how can you start shooting yours? Let’s jump in.

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What is a Crane Shot? And Why Do the Pros Use Them So Often?

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How to Shoot the Best Fight Scenes Like Guy Ritchie’s Sherlock Holmes

You grew up watching the best fight scenes and loved every bone-cracking minute of them. They are one of the reasons you became a filmmaker, and perhaps you’ve already put together a few of your own.

 

But for some reason… they just don’t play the way you had hoped. It’s not like you don’t know how to film an action scene or even a good fight scene, but something is just… wrong. Was it the sound design? The fight choreography? The actors? You’re not sure, but you do know one thing…

 

You can do better.

 

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What is an Establishing Shot? Creative Examples that Set the Tone

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Camera Movement: Filmmaking Techniques for Visual Storytelling

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Shot Reverse Shot: Reaction Shots, Cutaways, and Coverage

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