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Video Podcast Multicam Setup: Help with setup and best practices?

reddit.com › r › podcasting › comments › 15p9f59 › video_podcast_multicam_setup_help_with_setup_and

I should start by saying this is coming from 10+ years studio experience. I've probably lost some relatability when it comes to what "budget friendly" means. Definitely wouldn't recommend webcams for a multi camera setup. Most PCs can't recognize more than 2 of them simultaneously, nevermind configure/maintain each of their settings separately. Go with cameras. BUT, (probably) not the EOS R. If i'm not mistaken, that has the 30min. recording limit right? I've been recommending the Sony AX33 (or AX53) for years and i still think it's a great budget option for 1hr+ 1080p multicamera recordings. Could probably find 3 used ones for ~$1000-1500 if you got time to find the right deals. If you wanna go pro, cheapest camera that does everything you need it too would be a BMPCC4K. $1k each or less (used). As a matter of fact I just upgraded my studio to 4K so we're selling a ton of them if you're interested. Both the Sony and the BMPCC can record in the resolution/frame rate you specified btw. Since you (hopefully) won't be using webcams, recording footage is easy. Just record on SD cards. If you want to save yourself from cutting the whole show in post, you'll need a live switcher. Best option is the ATEM Mini Pro ISO. With this you can switch and record the show simultaneously. A producer (or friend) can do this, or you can do it. Very difficult to talk and switch at first but it'll save you hours editing. Webcams wont work with this (or i think any other) switcher. Not sure what to recommend for lighting without seeing the set and space... but you'd be surprised what you can do with a light kit from amazon (like ~$100) and a few videos on 3 point lighting. Answer from shmenrique on reddit.com

reddit.com › r/podcasting › video podcast multicam setup: help with setup and best practices?

r/podcasting on Reddit: Video Podcast Multicam Setup: Help with setup and best practices?

August 12, 2023 -

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:

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?
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?
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.

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