Single and Multi Camera Video Production
In video production there are two different types of camera techniques that can be used. Single Camera Technique and Multi Camera Technique.
Single Camera Techniques
Single Camera recording is used to shoot scenes individually , for example in a film each separate shot or camera angle is taken using the same camera which can be moved and reset for each different shot.
In television most directors go with either Single Camera or Multi camera depending on which type of show it is. For example, most primetime dramas and music videos will be shot using single camera as it is easier to control and organise.
Multi Camera Techniques
Multi Camera recording is normally used to shoot Sitcoms like Big Bang Theory, Soap operas and talk shows. Most Multi shots are normally filmed in one take without having to start and stop. The advantages of using multi camera is that there isn’t much editing to do and it’s a lot quicker than using Single Shot cameras as there is no need to relight the scene. The disadvantages of using Multi Camera is that you can’t be particular in changing the lighting as it needs to suit all camera angles. Also when it comes to having more essential equipment on scene, it can be difficult to place them because it may not be in one camera but it could be in any of the others which means setting up could take more time.
