From the course: Multi-Camera Video Production and Post

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Working with talent

Working with talent

From the course: Multi-Camera Video Production and Post

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Working with talent

- Directing multi-camera shoots can be quite challenging. There's a lot of different things you need to juggle. Ultimately, it comes down to remembering a few key things. The most important thing is that you are the person who is in charge. And you really have to be an inspirational leader. With multi-camera shoots you've got lots of different camera operators. You've got talent. You've got other crew people and they look to the director. It's very difficult because a lot of times with multi-camera you can't actually be talking on the set. A lot of it is live tape style or you're going to be recording things as they happen. Such at an event. So, you really need to project a calm demeanor and be definitely in control during the whole thing. Now that manifests itself in a lot of different ways. You have to have a sense of humor. Know when to tell a joke to keep things light. But also know how to pull things back into focus. You've got to be aware of what all your crew is doing and keep…

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