Hello!

My name is César and I've been working in the film industry as an audio technician for 6+ years, mostly out in Los Angeles. Due to the recent struggles the industry, and California, have had recently I've decided to branch out and set up my own podcast studio back in my home country.

I'm familiar with multi track audio recordings, as that is my job, but I'm a little green with multi feed video recording in this kind of set up. At the same time I'm not sure what kind of gear is best for something like this. My budget for setting this up is around $5,000.00 (hopefully not that high) and I've been looking at Lumix cameras and Rode XLR mics to start off. I already have the audio interface and software all sorted, as well as what lights would be ideal for this set up.

Any advice on gear is more than welcomed, as well as how it is best to record multi person podcasts. To my understanding some people press record on all cameras and let it run, but others do live switching which I'm familiar with but I'd have to learn more of before even attempting it.

Thank you so much for your time!

I'm have all the equipment to start a podcast and want to create one that includes interviewing others for majority of episodes.

I plan to make this a business (slowly), starting with podcasts and related content, then expanding to e-courses, masterminds, and coaching.

I looked up recording software online and there was a resounding: use Riverside.fm everywhere. But, when looking in this channel, it seems like it's not as good as the hype.

I LOVED the idea of a simple link for interviewees, AI transcripts/editing tools, as well as the magic clips, but if they don't work, then it doesn't really matter...

What should I be using? I don't mind paying for what makes sense or using multiple programs, but want to make sure it actually works well for what I'm trying to do.

What do you recommend? Thanks in advance!

Hey guys,

I recently started a video podcast and thus far have just been recording in 1080p and zooming in to create cuts during the show. Recently I learned that it would be better to film in 4k, then import into a 1080p project and create close ups that way, which is what I will do for the time being. However I'd like to eventually upgrade to a multicam setup with 3 cameras for capturing the host, guest/co-host, and host + guest/co-host in one shot. But I'm not sure the best way to go about it. So I've got hardware and software questions. I'll run you all through my current set up and then tell you what I currently have in mind moving forward.

My Current Hardware:

(Video)

Canon Eos R + RF 35mm F1.8 macro IS STM lens + Dummy battery + Elgato capture card

iPhone 12 (though as I mentioned before, I don't currently use this at all)

(Audio)

Scarlett 4i4 Focusrite

2 Shure MV7x mics

Ableton to record the incoming audio

Software I currently use to record the podcast:

OBS

I know I can use my phone as a camera, but my concern is that it would run out of battery power very quickly (granted I haven't tested how long the battery will last, but I do notice that the battery life is progressively shortening overtime). So I've thought about purchasing two cheap 1080p webcams and then opening up 3 instances of OBS to record the separate camera angles. However I'm worried that this would be incredibly taxing on my computer and that OBS might crash or something and interrupt the flow of the podcast.

Note: I would prefer a 4k webcam, but the ones I have seen only record in 60fps and I would prefer to record in 24fps or at least 30fps.

Unfortunately I know this has the drawback of requiring that I then edit the multicam footage manually in post. I also can't help but feel that there is a better way to do things. While I'm at it, my lighting leaves much to be desired. And by that I mean my lighting set up is nonexistent, as I currently only have one light bulb directly overhead and a window on the side as lighting right now. I would love to hear from you all on best lighting practices for video podcasts.

TL;DR My main questions:

1. What's the most budget friendly way for me to upgrade to a multicam setup for my podcast? Are webcams the best way to do it on a budget, or is there a better way?

2. What's the best workflow for recording the multicam footage? Is my idea to run 3 separate instances of OBS for each camera angle the best way to go about this? Or are there better alternatives?

3. Best lighting equipment to use for multicam footage like this? I don't need anything high end, just something that will do the job for now.