{"id":82038,"date":"2016-09-29T11:36:00","date_gmt":"2016-09-29T16:36:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/?p=82038"},"modified":"2016-10-06T16:21:17","modified_gmt":"2016-10-06T21:21:17","slug":"interview-with-three-cameras","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/interview-with-three-cameras\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Use a Third Camera on Interview Shoots"},"content":{"rendered":"

When shooting professional interviews, a one or two camera setup is usually the norm. However, if you have the resources, a third camera can bring an extra dynamic to your productions. Here’s how.<\/h2>\n

Cover image via Brian Levin<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Most filmmakers are familiar with standard A-cam and B-cam setups for interviews<\/strong>. If you’ve shot an interview with only one camera<\/strong>, you know how tricky it can be to work with the footage<\/a> without having a different shot or angle to cut between. While it requires additional resources and management, a second camera opens\u00a0lots of additional coverage opportunities<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Here’s an example of a two-camera set-up<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\"How<\/p>\n

However, if you have the resources<\/strong> to use a third camera (and have an additional shooter to utilize), a third camera can be a huge help.\u00a0<\/strong>Assuming you tripod the A-cam and B-cam, you can have the C-cam on a shoulder mount or move between setups<\/strong> (tripods, sliders, etc…) with an eye for creative filler shots. Here’s a diagram of the setup<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\"How<\/p>\n

From your third angle, you can get a handful of other creative shots to use in your edit that you normally wouldn’t be able to try or risk<\/strong>. Feel free to get creative or use some of your own go-tos<\/strong>, but here are a few suggestions.<\/p>\n

Rack In and Out of Focus<\/h3>\n