Multi-cam production terms

A Multi Camera Production is where more than one camera is used to create a peice of work. In our case it is when more than one (4) camera's are used to make a Live TV Show.

Panning: This is where you move the camera on a pedestal or tripod left or right through it's axis.

Tilting: This is where you move the camera on a pedestal or tripod up and down through it's axis.

If you find that you cannot pan or tilt then check that the pedestal/tripod is not locked by trying to unlock it. Not by forcing the arms on the tripod/pedestal.

Crabbing is when you move the camera by its wheels left and right. This gives a sense of movement and shows the audience that the camera is 'going somewhere.'

Roll DVD: This is what the director will call through on talkback to the DVD operator, to check that the DVD is ready to be played.

DVD Ready: DVD Ready is what the DVD operator will reply once the DVD is ready to go on DVD.

Floor ready: This will be directed to the floor manager by the director to check that the crew and talent are all ready to do what they need to - makign sure that no body has any problems. Once the floor manager nows that everybody is ready to go he/she will reply back the the director the same phrase.

PED UP or DOWN: This is when you higher or lower the angle of a camera shot. Also this is what the director will call through to a certain camera if he feels that the angle of the shot needs to be changed. For example if the angle needs to be higher for a MCU on camera two the director will call through: Camera two PED up.

Track Left or Right: This follows the same example as above the difference being that it is used if the director wants the shot moved more to the left or right, if this is the case the camera operator/Assistant will move the wheels and pedestal in the direction that the camera asks.