Are you ready to take your school’s live streams to the next level? Multicam switching can make your broadcasts more exciting, but figuring out what equipment you need and who will help can be tricky. Let’s break it down together!

Equipment for a Multi-Camera Setup

You might think all you need for a multi-camera setup is more than one camera.

While that's a start, there are a few other important pieces of equipment you'll need:

• Switcher: This helps you switch between different cameras.

• Field Monitors: These let you see what each camera is showing.

• Tripods: These keep your cameras steady.

• Zoom Controllers: These let you control the camera’s zoom from a distance.

• Extra Cables: These connect everything together.

Our team shared more about these tools in detail on The Tech and Teaching Podcast.

Watch the episode below to learn more!

Crew Roles for a Multi-Camera Setup

With all this cool equipment, you’ll need a few students to help out. Here are the roles you need:

• Executive Producer: This student makes sure everything is planned and running smoothly.

• Director: This student is the boss and decides which camera to show.

• Technical Director: This student uses the switcher to change between cameras.

• Producer: This student manages the live streaming software.

• Announcers: These students talk during the broadcast to keep it interesting.

• Camera Operators: These students handle the cameras and get the best shots.

• Stage Manager (aka "Gopher"): This student makes sure everyone is where they need to be and has water. :)

Learn More and Get Started

Getting your students involved in multi-cam switching makes your live streams awesome and teaches them all about media production.

By using the right equipment and working as a team, you can create amazing live streams that everyone will love!

Click here to schedule a call and learn how you can take your school's live broadcast to the next level.