Most podcast studios use one or two cameras mixed after the fact. At H20 we do it live, with four cameras at once.
Live switching versus a later edit
A later edit means an editor scrubbing for hours. With live switching our director does that in real time.
The four positions
- —Wide shot — both guests in frame
- —Close-up guest 1 — reactions and quotes
- —Close-up guest 2 — the same idea
- —Over-the-shoulder — depth and movement
Why it is not yet the default everywhere
It takes investment in kit and in people. At H20 it is included in every package.