Live Sports
Practical Reasons
Coverage of Action
Multi-camera is used for live sports so they can get every detail of what's happening in the basketball match. for example at 18:00 it shows a high angle of the court then at 18:10 it shows a mid-shot of one of the basketball players. This important because there is a lot going on at the same time and it is important that the viewer doesn't miss any of the action in the basketball match.
Constraints of Location
They also show multi-camera for this type of genre because it is a large basketball court where they need cameras in every corner. This can be seen at 18:05 where it shows a high angle shot of the basketball court and at 18:10 showing a long-shot of one of the basketball players. It's important to use multi-camera in a large arena or court because one camera won't be able to show the whole size of the basketball court.
Aesthetic Reasons
Maintaining the Viewers Interest
Maintaining the viewer's interest is shown at 18:11 where it shows the player's reaction by using a close up while having the camera following him. This allows the viewer to understand how players is feeling by filming his facial expressions which makes it more interesting to watch.
Communicating Meaning
The multi-camera also communicates meaning to the viewer at 18:51 by showing a zoomed in close up of one of the players swapping places with one of the other players in the team. This is important to the viewer so they can understand what is going on and that it's more entertaining.
Concerts
Practical Reasons
Coverage of Action
Multi-camera is used for concerts so they can get every angle of the live action of what happening. For example at 4:00 it shows a long-shot of Micheal Jackson on stage then at 4:06 it cuts to a mid-shot and then quickly cuts back to a long shot. This is important because this way they can get different shot types and angles on Michael's movements and facial expressions
Constraints of Location
They use multi-camera for this type of genre because it is a large area so that they can use different angles and shot of the performance. This is shown at 5:48 where the camera is showing an extreme long-shot of the entire stage, Michael Jackson and the audience. This is important because they won't be able to film the entire stage with one camera.
Aesthetic Reasons
Maintaining the Viewers Interest
It is important to use multi-camera for concerts because it can also maintain the viewer's interest. This is shown at 5:57 where the camera is placed in the audience. This makes the audience interested and engaged because it makes them feel like they are in the audience watching Micheal Jackson. Maintaining the audience's interest is important because otherwise it will be boring and no one would watch.
Communicating Meaning
This is important because if this concert was to be shown on TV and if it wasn't multi-camera then the viewers wouldn't be able to understand what's going on. An example of this is shown at 6:00 to 6:36 where the camera shows a mid-shot of Michael Jackson and cuts to a long-shot of the audience while talking to them to show their reaction. This communicates meaning to the viewer because it shows the audience reaction.
Public Events
Practical Reasons
Multi-Camera Simultaneous Recording of action
One of the practical reasons of why we use multi camera in public events for example the diamond jubilee is so your able to capture any unexpected or surprising action while being filmed live. This is scene at 10:48 when it shows a long-shot of the stage and the audience. This is important because if an entire concert was to be filmed with one camera then they wouldn't be able to understand what's going on.
Aesthetic Reasons
Maintaining the Viewers Interest
Maintaining the viewers interest is important because if it wasn't interesting then the viewers would find it boring and loose interest. An example of this would be at 5:45 where it shows a long-shot of the the entire stage and audience. This is gains the viewers interest because it fells like your in the audience with them while watching.
Game Shows
Practical Reasons
Constraints of Location
It's important to use multi-camera for this location because it is a large area so, they can use different types of shots and angles. An example of this is at 5:06 where it shows a long shot of one of the players, then quickly switches to a mid-shot at 5:12. This is important if they where to film this with one camera then they wouldn't be able catch all of the action while filming.
Aesthetic Reasons
Communicating Meaning
Communicating meaning is important because if it was to have no meaning then the program would make no sense and the audience wouldn't be able to understand what's going on. An example of this was at 5:08 where it shows a mid-shot of the one the contestant's son supporting his dad as it quickly cuts back to a long shot. This is communicating meaning to the audience because it shows and tells them that his son is supporting his dad and wants him to win.
Chat Shows
Time: 4:00 - 7:00
Practical Reasons
Multi-Camera Simultaneous Recording of action
One of the practical reasons why we use multi-camera is because we can get spot of the action happening just because something unexpected happens so this if something unexpected was to happen while filming live then it would all be recorded. This would happen at 4:21 where one of the guests on the show started shouting and raising her voice at the audience. This is important because if they were to film this with one camera then the audience wouldn't know what's going on. But if they had multi-camera then they would be able to capture all the action while filming.
Aesthetic Reasons
Visual style and mode of address
Using visual style while using multi-camera is important because is shows, describes and expresses the vibe, style and mood of the certain event. An example is would be at 4:10 because it shows a long-shot of one of the guests on the the show while moving into a mid-shot at 4:16. This is important because it shows the fast pace and the excitement in the video.
Magazine shows
Practical Reasons
Coverage of Action
Using coverage of action while filming is important because if not then they wouldn't be able to catch and film all the detail. This is seen at 1:17 where it shows a mid-shot of Usher talking to Bow Wow in an interview. This is important because if there wasn't a camera there to film all of that detail or action then the audience wouldn't be able to catch, see or understand it due to the camera not being there to film it. It is also important to catch all the little detail such as body language, facial expressions and different shot types so that everything can be understood.
Aesthetic Reasons
Maintaining the viewers interest
Maintaining the viewers interest is important because it keep the audience entertained and amused while there watching. An example of this would of been at 1:17 where it shows a mid-shot Usher explaining about himself growing up in the spot light at a young age. This is important because it shows Usher talking about his life and it keeps the audience interested because they might want to know about it. Another reason why it gains the viewer's interest because makes you feel like your there with them as seen at 2:32 If the show wasn't to gain the viewer's interest then they would loose interest and would loose viewers due to the show not being entertaining.
Talent shows
Time: 2:00-5:00
Practical Reasons
Constrains of location
The constrains of location are important because it might not be able to be filmed in a large environment with one camera. An example of would been at 2:13 where it shows a high long-shot of the entire stage of Jason Derulo, his dancers and the entire audience. This is important while using constrains of the location because if they was to film this with one camera then they wouldn't be able to catch all of the action during the performance.
Aesthetic Reasons
Maintaining the viewer's interest
Maintaining the viewer's interest is important because if they were to use multi-camera while filming then it keeps the audience engaged and gains their interest. An example of this would of been at 3:11 where it shows a long-shot of Jason Derulo and his dancers in a final pose then at 3:13 it cuts to a close up shot of Jason Derulo's face then cuts and zooms out of into high long shot of them and the entire audience at 3:16. This is important because it shows Jason's reaction and gains the audience's interest because it shows them what his reaction is and how he's feeling.
Practical Reasons
Constrains of location
The constrains of location are important because it might not be able to be filmed in a large environment with one camera. An example of would been at 2:13 where it shows a high long-shot of the entire stage of Jason Derulo, his dancers and the entire audience. This is important while using constrains of the location because if they was to film this with one camera then they wouldn't be able to catch all of the action during the performance.
Aesthetic Reasons
Maintaining the viewer's interest
Maintaining the viewer's interest is important because if they were to use multi-camera while filming then it keeps the audience engaged and gains their interest. An example of this would of been at 3:11 where it shows a long-shot of Jason Derulo and his dancers in a final pose then at 3:13 it cuts to a close up shot of Jason Derulo's face then cuts and zooms out of into high long shot of them and the entire audience at 3:16. This is important because it shows Jason's reaction and gains the audience's interest because it shows them what his reaction is and how he's feeling.
