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Multi-Camera Setups
Professional live event coverage and multi-camera production across New York.
Multi-camera setups use two or more cameras at once to fully cover scenes, events, or performances. They run from concerts at Madison Square Garden and Barclays Center to live broadcasts from Times Square and award shows at Radio City. This approach speeds up shooting, keeps each performance scene matched, and gives editors many angles from every take.
We build multi-camera rigs with matched camera bodies, synced settings, and joined-up monitor kit across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and Long Island. Our team works with the broadcast setup tied to Steiner Studios at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, Silvercup Studios, and Kaufman Astoria. That backbone supports NYC's deep network television and live event scene.
Capabilities
Complete Multi-Camera Services
From intimate corporate events to major concerts, we provide professional multi-camera coverage with live switching and broadcast capabilities.
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Live Event Coverage
- Concerts & festivals
- Corporate events
- Award ceremonies
- Sports events
- Theater & performances
Complete Coverage
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Live Switching
- Real-time editing
- Vision mixing
- Graphics integration
- Replay systems
- IMAG production
Live Production
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Broadcast Services
- Live streaming
- Satellite uplink
- Web broadcast
- Recording backup
- Multi-format output
Broadcast Ready
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Technical Infrastructure
- OB van facilities
- Fiber connectivity
- Intercom systems
- Monitoring networks
- Power distribution
Full Infrastructure
On Location
Multi-cam coverage from Studio 8H to Yankee Stadium
New York is the multi-camera capital of American broadcast. NBC, CBS, ABC, Fox and HBO all keep primary studio operations here. ESPN runs East Coast multi-cam ops out of Bristol-adjacent NYC bureaus, and Sky Sports, beIN, DAZN and the major European TV networks station their US live-event teams in the city.
Our crew builds matched multi-camera packages. These pair Sony HDC-3500 and HDC-5500 system cameras and Grass Valley LDX and Panasonic AK-UC4000 4K studio rigs with Sony FX9, FX6, FX3 and ARRI Amira run-and-gun bodies for ENG and roving positions. We deploy them across the venues that define NYC live capture: NBC's Studio 8H for Saturday Night Live cold opens and live sketches, 30 Rock studios for Today and Nightly News, ABC's Times Square street studio for Good Morning America, Madison Square Garden for Knicks and Rangers games and major concerts, Barclays Center for Nets and Islanders games, Yankee Stadium for Yankees broadcasts and Citi Field for Mets coverage, Radio City Music Hall for tentpole awards work, Lincoln Center, BAM, the Apollo and the Beacon for cultural live capture, and the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, Spring Studios, Pier 36 and the Tribeca Film Festival venues for corporate and brand events.
Setups run three to fifteen-plus cameras based on event scale. Skilled vision mixers and broadcast directors switch live on Ross Carbonite and Grass Valley K-Frame desks, with EVS XT-VIA replay through dedicated ops, Vizrt and Chyron graphics, IMAG to venue LED screens, and live program plus ISO recording at 4K ProRes. Transmission blends OB-truck integration from NEP and Game Creek Video, which run the largest broadcast truck fleet on the US East Coast, with bonded cellular inputs via LiveU and SRT over fibre from Lumen and Verizon networks.
Our team lines up IATSE Local 600 camera, Local 52 grip and electric, Local 695-NY sound and Local 700 video editor coverage, alongside NABET-CWA for the network broadcast side and Teamsters Local 817 for transport. We brief shoots on NYC live-event rules, such as early load-in slots at Madison Square Garden and Barclays, the network booking calendars for Studio 8H and 30 Rock, and fashion week pacing at Spring Studios. We also align eligible shoots with the thirty-per-cent New York State Film Tax Credit and the ten-per-cent NYC uplift through MOME.
FAQ
Live Production Expertise
How many cameras can you deploy?
We often run setups from 3 to 12+ cameras based on event scale. For major concerts at Madison Square Garden or Barclays Center, we can field large camera packages with specialty spots like jibs, roving cameras, and POV units.
Do you provide live switching and direction?
Yes. Our multi-camera packages include skilled vision mixers and directors who cut between cameras live for a polished edit. We can deliver a switched program feed, ISO recordings, or both.
Can you live stream our event?
Yes. We provide full live streaming, with encoding, CDN delivery, and platform management for YouTube, Facebook, Vimeo, or custom platforms. We can also provide satellite uplink for broadcast.
What about IMAG for live audiences?
We provide IMAG (Image Magnification) for concerts and events. It feeds live camera coverage to venue screens, so audiences can see close-ups of performers and speakers.
Do you have OB van facilities?
We work with pro OB (Outside Broadcast) vans that carry switching desks, tracking, audio mixing, and all the kit you need. NYC hosts the largest fleet of broadcast trucks on the US East Coast.
How far in advance should we book?
For major NYC events, book 6-8 weeks ahead, since the city stays busy and union crews fill up fast. Smaller multi-camera shoots can often be set up with 1-2 weeks notice.
Related Services
Productions in New York that need this often pair it with Live Streaming, Virtual Reality Filming, and Volumetric Capture for full coverage. Most projects also draw on Competition & Reality Show Production and Multi-Camera Shoots.
On Set
Need Multi-Camera Coverage?
Tell us about your event and we'll design the perfect multi-camera solution.