How To Film Videos with Two Cameras

[@consumerdebtchitchat]

I had not even considered using an old cell phone as a camera and I have that camcorder as well that sits idle. This was so nice of you to do this video. Thank you so much cuz I'm wanting to try to start doing two cameras. Happy New Year 😃

[@tombuck]

Yes! Old phones can make excellent additions to multicam setups (particularly for overhead shots and stuff like that). It can sometimes be tricky to get all the latencies synced between different types of cameras, but it's usually doable And Happy New Year!

[@stedwardonthelake]

Great stuff! Your channel is always not only practical and helpful but enjoyable to watch. Plus, the detail in your humor (jump cuts, changing the white balance on cue). Brilliant!

[@tombuck]

Thank you so much! That's such a nice thing to hear 🙏

[@ygiagam]

I really like the two camera setup. Thank you for sharing how you use this setup. Your videos always look and sound great! Keep up the good work.

[@tombuck]

Thanks Bob! I really appreciate the kind words!

[@stevemorrison5227]

Tom, what is the mount you are using for your Rodecaster Pro 2?

[@tombuck]

Wow Steve, thank you! I'm blown away by this! 🙏 This is the arm that I have, but any generic VESA mount will work: geni.us/aPPb

[@HomesickMac]

I like when you switch angles and don't look at the "side camera". Great that you showed all different options in this video, and it's very inspiring for e to go and experiment with.

[@tombuck]

I always thing of you when I think of a good use of multiple angles. You're brilliant.

[@therealprguy]

That's gold! All the info you need and none you don't (plus super easy to follow and watch), Great job!

[@tombuck]

Really happy to hear this! Thank you!

[@ProfessorGregoryBeyrer]

Thank you for your awesome videos. I've been watching for a couple of years and appreciate how welcoming you are. And you not only share tips and tricks but model them as well.

[@tombuck]

Thank you! I really appreciate the long term support, and I'm so glad to know that the videos are welcoming and enjoyable!

[@Josh_Sattin]

Multiple camera angles are so much fun. I have been experimenting a bit. Thanks for this video Tom!

[@Bivs_setup]

Many thanks Tom for the insight into a multi Camera set-up. A recent follower and appreciating your video's.

[@ToddDeSilva]

While not necessarily for “KZbin” videos, I use a 3 camera setup for a podcast I host. I just use my a6100 as my main, and 2 old iPhones for side angles. Once I figured out how to use the multi-cam sequence in premiere pro it made editing a breeze.

[@tombuck]

I don't think overkill exists for KZbin, so use as many cameras as you want! Glad the old phones are able to serve a purpose instead of being stuck in a drawer 👍

[@YourDigitalMakeover]

And, so you have definitely inspired me to level up my production value, as I have been wanting to do some unboxing's and product reviews on my channel for awhile now and then I thought, why not just do it and include a 2 camera setup, and after watching this episode, I took a shot at it, and it came out better than I thought. I really appreciate all of these videos you are putting out. They definitely help 😀

[@Wbc1811]

lovely end card. great video as always

[@tombuck]

Thank you as always 🙏

[@BrandonAhmaud]

Another banger vid Tom. Right when I looking to invest in another camera. Thanks 🙏🏽

[@tombuck]

Awesome! Hope you find the right second camera 👍

[@DocRock]

Love getting notifications from the Buck!!!

[@tombuck]

Saturday Surprise™!

[@sunj_av]

You nailed it when you said it’s just fun to use a second camera!!

[@tombuck]

I think it's easy to forget that all this stuff should just be fun sometimes!

[@terryhatziieremias]

Look I tried to find it by myself but I didn't find success. What is the wall mount for the rodecaster pro II you use?

[@tombuck]

Any VESA monitor arm will work, but this is the one I have: geni.us/aPPb

[@HeresMo]

Having more than 1 camera is so much better for editing. You can cut angles to cut the blank spaces. I absolutely love it. Recently though I’ve been pushing myself to be more creative by using 1 camera.

[@mattwruff]

YES, Back to Tom Buck teaching! I like the multi-camera approach. On my current project, we have 4 cameras, It's a talk show we have 1 on each and 1 on both and a GoPro studio shot. We edit on the fly through the ATEM Extreme ISO. If I mess up live because I have the ISO track I can fix it in post. Your way is required because your a one man band. I do have an idea for you. Run your audio through the Rodecaster PRO II and record locally (Backup) then used 1/4" cables out of the monitor ports (set to Line Level) into the Handle on the FX3 (also set to line level) and then if there and issue you have a backup. You can use the Rode to eq the Sennheiser Mic.

[@tombuck]

Ooh, the backup idea is great! Thanks for that!

[@JoeAlvarado]

You're videos always look phenomenal! I just started using two cameras myself 📷🚲

[@tombuck]

Thanks Joe! I think two cameras is a super fun setup!

[@nathanielmiles8222]

Great Video! You mentioned "crop in" using a single camera. How is this done? Do you have a video tutorial that illustrates this?

[@tombuck]

I typically just do it in Final Cut (but any editing software can do it). You basically just “scale up” a clip which makes it look cropped/zoomed in. I usually do about 140% or so.

[@nathanielmiles8222]

@@tombuck Great, thanks for responding. I'm working with Movavi and I can't find anything labeled as "scale up" or down. What else is this feature labeled as? Thanks!

[@wellbeing-for-life]

BRILLIANT, CREATIVE and great sense of humour!

[@tombuck]

Thank you!

[@GSBizCoach]

This is great intel. I've been considering adding a second camera, so this was useful information. Thanks for sharing!

[@tombuck]

It's very fun! I've recently started trying to be a bit more intentional with the second camera and addressing it directly, which I actually like quite a bit. But the side view that's the main focus of this video opens up so many options in editing!

[@afterhourswithdr.sigoloff6683]

Sir, Thank you for teaching me so much! You have been instrumental for my podcast. How do you attach the RODECaster Pro II to a boom arm? And can that be done with a RODECaster pro? Thank you!

[@tombuck]

It really means so much to hear that! I'm honored to have been able to offer a bit of help. The RCP2 has a VESA mount on the back, so it'll attach to anything. The original RCP doesn't have that, but I've heard of people using laptop stands to support it on an arm.

[@thesevenpens]

So glad you are talking about this! I was wondering so often how you set this up!

[@tombuck]

Good timing then! I've been using this for pretty much every video I think for over two years now? It's been great!

[@YourDigitalMakeover]

Awesome, I was thinking about setting up a second camera. Not sure how it will work for my channel, but thanks for posting this. Gives me something to think about.

[@VictorPoulin]

Great video my friend but I still need help. I upload videos to Rumble and KZbin. Here is the issue. Rumble also uploads their videos to KZbin so If I give them the same video as I already uploaded to youtube then Rumble will claim it and I get a copyright strike. I could tell Rumble to not upload it to youtube but they could get more views than I did on my own youtube channel. Hope that was not confusing. So here is what I want to do to fix this and please tell me if you think it will work. Would if I record the same video with 2 seperate cameras? Example: I record with my phone. Would if I record with 2 separate phones at the same time. Will they both have their own different coding? This way I can give one video to Rumble and upload the other to my KZbin without the fear of a copyright strike.

[@tombuck]

This is a tricky situation. I'm not sure if two separate cameras/files will help, to be honest. I'm not sure how the copyright system works- I think it might be advanced enough to recognize the actual content (words, subjects, etc), which means it would still get claimed. I've never used Rumble, but if they have a support team, it might be worth reaching out to them to see if they can help find a way to stop the claims. Good luck!

[@VictorPoulin]

@@tombuck Thank you so much.

[@waynewrz]

Great thoughts Tom. With all those camera angles I couldn't help but notice the drum kit isn't in the corner.

[@tombuck]

Ahh yes, I moved it out earlier this year to a different room (I injured my foot and couldn't play as much for a while). Once I had the extra space, it was really nice, so as much as I loved them in the background I kept them in the other room.

[@AssembleShow]

Tom thank you for this video! I watched the whole thing it’s exactly what I was looking for. I’m a creator on KZbin, I have 2 Sony cameras. I love using it but I either get comments of it’s good, or don’t care, or they hate it or it’s off putting. Thanks for clarifying that it’s preference, but like you…I don’t look In camera 2 cause it breaks the flow

[@michaelmarcano9200]

Thank you! Love the example you gave while mentioning you shouldnt jump from one camera to the other too quickly....when you did it, I noticed immediately it was pretty jarring!

[@tombuck]

I'm glad it helped! When I was rewatching this video to check it I thought I had made a mistake there and then remembered that it was on purpose 😁

[@michaelmarcano9200]

@@tombuck 🙏🏽

[@BigE]

GREAT video!

[@tombuck]

Hey thanks man!

[@theregularguy141]

I'm liking the 2 camera option and i will definitely be exploring that! My question is how are you syncing the audio between the two cameras, especially with only one microphone through your primary?

[@williamsereki]

Audio is needed on the second camera to sync the footage. In-camera audio is fine for this purpose

[@JensLarsen]

Super useful video! I tried a two camera setup a few years ago but some of my audience really hated it so I stopped working like that, but who knows.... 😁

[@tombuck]

Some people definitely don't like it. I think I just brute forced it long enough until people got used to it (or at least accepted it) 😁

[@JensLarsen]

@@tombuck The set up was sort of like yours, and my favorite comment was "Why do we have to look at your ear? I hate that" 😂

[@crumpetsbuttered]

Tom thanks for the iFootage SA-32 idea, perfect for my stand.... So hard to find in the UK

[@MAX_GAMING11]

Tom Q: How do you have the rodecastser pro II set up ? I need that for my own desk 🔥 I’ve been trying to implement two cameras for my own streams I haven’t master the angels but great video 👍🏼

[@tombuck]

I just use this VESA arm: geni.us/aPPb (any generic VESA monitor arm will work, it doesn't have to be this one)

[@YellowTapeMedia]

would love to know what arm is holding up the rodecaster and if any attachments needed. thanks

[@tombuck]

It's a pretty generic VESA arm I found on Amazon. Since the RCP2 has the VESA mount built in, any arm should work. 👍

[@yellingaboutstartrek1532]

Another great video Tom!! I always love when I see you that you have a new video up:). I currently have my A74 as my A camera and absolutely love it. Do you know if a ZV-E10 can match the video quality/image? Not sure that I want to buy a second A74 just for a B camera. Keep up the great work!

[@tombuck]

Yes, even though the ZV-E10 has a different sensor (and a crop sensor), you shouldn't have any issues matching them. I have quite a few friends you use a similar combo. I've been wanting the ZV-E10 myself just to experiment with, but I can't really justify it at the moment haha 😁

[@yellingaboutstartrek1532]

@@tombuck that is good to know! Thanks so much:). Haha, totally get that!

[@keysncoffee7733]

Relevant videos to me, YES! Now I need a kick in the butt to just do it 😅

[@tombuck]

Ahh yes, getting started is always the toughest part. I think a good thing to remember is that you don't HAVE to post/share everything. You can totally test things out on your own with no pressure, just to get in the swing of things.

[@keysncoffee7733]

@@tombuck That's true. And I think I've tried that recently. However I have a bunch of test clips and no organized video yet hahah. I need to just edit/cut and export a couple of things.

[@m.sabir21]

Hi Tom, thanks for sharing excellent informative videos. I am big fan of yours, since i started remote working/ training at the beginning of Covid 19. I noticed that you are using some stand for Rode-caster pro, i like the idea to save some desk space. I appreciate if you give us another desk tour of your current setup to learn more. Thanks

[@tombuck]

Thanks so much Muhammad! Any VESA arm will work with the RCP 2, but this is the one I have: geni.us/aPPb

[@LucaDePazzi]

Just bought a second camera! Yey! Thanks Tom

[@tombuck]

Oh nice! It's really fun to have two cameras 👍

[@LucaDePazzi]

@@tombuck yes! Great to try different angles and depth of field effects. I’m still no sure if it’s better to have the second camera on the side of the key light or the fill light. What do you think?

[@thefullsetup]

What a well timed video was literally looking at my dust collecting a6400 this morning like should I add a second angle to my talking head pieces then boom yes, yes I should 😂

[@tombuck]

Yes! The a6400 is such a nice camera, that's definitely a great way to use it. 👍

[@JorgeLG]

You are my hero men… my goal is one day to do at least 50% of what you do in terms of quality… production and discipline.

[@tombuck]

Awww shucks, thanks Jorge! That really means a lot.

[@mhdatyt]

Hey do you have an idea how to make 2 cameras facing the same view and one is the close up angle. How do I place my cameras? And how do I fake it to show like one cam like the Subject is seen speaking looking at it. Any idea??

[@ShobaSadler]

How do you place a monitor in front of you for a second/third camera that is far from you so you can see what that distant camera is shooting please?

[@jshcstro]

Hi, so when your using 2 cameras you only have audio hooked onto 1 camera & when you use a clip from the 2nd camera do you manually attach the audio? Im confused there. Beginner using 2 cameras

[@oscardtrimboli]

What stand are you using to elevate the rodecaster pro II?

[@tombuck]

Any VESA arm will work, but this is the one I have: geni.us/aPPb

[@MrMPodcast]

Hey Tom, I love this video, thanks! I do have a Podcast and sometimes guests in the studio...I am thinking to add an extra camera to make it more interesting. What would you recommend to use for recording? I would like to avoid "clicking" on each cameras, instead I'd rather having a software to manage it but OBS doesn't seem to be the one... Any ideas?

[@paulmeek537]

How do you connect the microphone to both cameras?

[@chrisabboud3949]

Now that you’re using 4k cams, what are you using the Atem for? Also, maybe it’s just me, but I’m clueless on all the grips and mounts. I’ve seen videos that say “just use a super clamp” with no idea what that is or how to use it.

[@tombuck]

Ahh yes, the world of grip gear is pretty awesome but can definitely be overwhelming. Super clamps are basically really strong clamps that also have mounts to easily attach lights/cameras/etc. Basically, if you need to connect or mount something, there's probably an arm or attachment to get the job done. I use the ATEM for streams and video calls 👍

[@kfrett09]

Tom can you send the link to the Rodecaster Pro stand you have in the video?

[@tombuck]

Hey Keith! Any VESA arm will work, but this is the one I have: geni.us/aPPb

[@yane32sdsu]

How do you place the camera on your desk with the monitor in front of you while still maintaining the feeling of making eye-contact ?

[@My_Kraft_Room]

Hello Tom, I know this is a 2 yr old video, thank you for leaving online. Before reaching out I did look over your list of equipment however, I do not see the white mic XLR cable used in this video listed. Is there a brand that you would recommend for a white cable? I have on order the Rode Caster Duo - The White Collection (basically the Creator bundle however I choose the White Podmic USB) with a blue cable as Rode does not have a white cable. Would really like to get a good quality cable in white and leave the blue one for if I add a second mic for additional people. Thank you, for your time and I am learning so much from your content. Congratulations on the Creator award from Rode.

[@tombuck]

Hey! I really like Rode's XLR cables: geni.us/bluexlr They weren't released at the time I made this video, but I've switched everything over to them since they work really well and are reasonably priced for the quality. Unfortunately like you said, they don't have a white one. The white one here was just a cheap one I found on Amazon. They can be hit or miss so I don't have a specific link. Sorry that's not more helpful (I actually didn't notice that Rode doesn't have a white cable until now!). Thanks for the kind words on the award too!

[@DObrandYOU]

Thanks great thoughts. Thanks for sharing!

[@tombuck]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jaludwick]

How often do you use The ATEM to process these multi videos

[@tombuck]

Since it’s limited to 4K I only use it for streams and video calls.

[@II-bd9gz]

This is awesome Tom! Many podcasters use two types of cameras to capture side angles when interviewing guests, I am wondering why this is. I am looking to buy the Sony ZVe10 and wonder if two of the same cameras would be sufficient to capture side angles for me and my guest? Many thanks!

[@V.S.M.OChannel]

Big changes, never try a jump cut close up shot. Literally already tried 2 cam set up. Now I have to remind myself I need a third shot! 🤣 Thank you, haha!

[@MichealColhoun]

lovely video - thanks.

[@gaips]

Excellent video!

[@tombuck]

Thank you very much!

[@patterkat7289]

It would be awesome if you could go through the actual setting up process to know cables, which cable goes where, settings. Maybe you already have a video with that content.. Beginner here. Love your channel! Thanks!

[@tombuck]

I do have a few setup videos that touch on it a bit, but the truth is there are SO MANY variables and options out there that no two setups looks the same. My cameras record directly to the SD cards, so I just have a power cable and an HDMI monitor running to each one. Even that's probably not necessary, but it's nice to know that I don't have to worry about batteries dying when recording for a long time and the external monitors just help make sure things are framed/focused properly 👍

[@Richard_FitPku]

Does it matter if you use 1 camera (say main camera) that has a slight blur like the osmo pocket 3 and a second camera that doesn't do blur, like the action 5.

[@tombuck]

Not necessarily! You can adjust settings to match the cameras (in this case probably reducing the aperture on the Pocket to match the look of the Action. But having two different styles is totally ok too. Depending on your style, positioning, and all those variables it can look great!

[@joshb2885]

Thank you for these videos…very helpful! What kind of mic boom is that?

[@tombuck]

It's an iFootage arm connected to the tripod with a little quick release mount. iFootage makes some REALLY great stuff like that.

[@wilfredodice7972]

greetings tom, can you explain how you managed to mount the rode casterPro II on that articulated arm

[@GuilDormeus]

I’ve always love your 2 camera setup. Lol I remember when you had that huge horde of cameras connected to your Atem🤣

[@tombuck]

Ahh yes, the horde! Glad you have your second a7C back!

[@GuilDormeus]

@@tombuck thank you! 🥹

[@JesusOrtiz05]

Awesome video brother I actually use multiple cameras also for me and my clients and I love it 🙏🏽

[@tombuck]

It's really fun! I think it also helps you to stand out with clients/calls because everyone is used to seeing just a single webcam.

[@JesusOrtiz05]

@@tombuck very true brother, well I have a question for you would you mind being a guest on my podcast it would be an honor to have you if that is fine with you.

[@brandoncastillo4763]

Hi, I am ussing a A73 and A7r4 to shoot video, do you know how to "trigger"/reccord the two cameras at the same time? like one remote for both cameras

[@tombuck]

The "Sony IR Camera Remote" should work for both of them. I'm not 100% sure, but I think pretty much all the full frame mirrorless cameras had the IR receiver up until the a7IV.

[@gospyder]

Great video Tom! I’m about to get a second camera myself, and I’ve always thought of using 2 cameras to be daunting. Specifically when syncing different pieces of audio. However, and correct me if I’m wrong, but what you simply press record at the same time on both cameras, clap two sync the audio and you go about your video recording straight on both cameras. Meaning, you don’t record audio on a separate device. It’s all in camera and you edit back and forth between clips on FCP. Just like that? lol

[@gospyder]

By the way, the puns are everything brother lol

[@tombuck]

Yep, I just use a clap sync for the most part. App like Final Cut and Premiere also have auto-syncing features, but I prefer to just do it manually most of the time. I usually run audio through my FX3, but sometimes I'll use the Rodecaster, in which case I just sync the RCP audio to the camera audio and then mute the cameras' audio. I do this a lot with mic comparison videos where I have to constantly switch between different sources 👍

[@PhillipRPeck]

Two vids in one week? Maybe you could call these "Bonus Bucks!" No? I'll show myself out. Before that, another mistake I see people make is that the two shots are too similar in terms of angle and focal length. Definitely want to make sure the 2nd angle is at least 30 degrees away from the main and the focal length isn't too similar to the first. Cool video!

[@tombuck]

BonusBucks™ I like it. That's a great point about not making the angles to similar! Especially if someone is in a smaller space, it's easy to have to cameras too close together.

[@MarztechRacing]

Hey what’s the background music name?

[@tombuck]

I wish I remembered the exact track (because now I want to use it again 😁 ), but all my music is either from Artlist or Epidemic Sound. This sounds more like the style of Epidemic to me.

[@jefferysaddoris]

Terrific stuff. I keep meaning to ask you whether it's difficult to do other kinds of work (design work, coding, podcast editing, etc.) in a studio that's primarily set up for filming. I'm building out a new graphic design/podcast studio that will also be where I dip my toes into KZbin and I'm feeling like setting up a space as a "filming" space isn't how I'd set it up as a "design" space, if that makes sense. Any thoughts or ideas for lessening the friction between the two types of spaces?

[@tombuck]

That's a great question! I think it just depends on your workflow/preference really. It works pretty well for me, but I did recently set up a slightly different "off camera" lighting setup to make things feel a little more relaxed and comfortable. Having my monitor on an arm helps a lot too, because when I'm not filming I can put it in the perfect position (basically where it would just totally block the camera).

[@jefferysaddoris]

@@tombuck Thanks for the answer. Setting this up is much more challenging than I thought it would be.

[@jaycho6747]

How do you connect the footage from both cameras so they sync at the same time?

[@tombuck]

Personally, I just line it up manually using scratch audio.

[@PastorDanWhite]

Thanks. Very helpful.

[@tombuck]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sjoerd_dijkstra]

Hey Tom, multiple camera angels make the video so more dynamic. I started experimenting with this using Detail. iPhone as a second camera next to my dslr, and everything is stored on my computer right away. Do you ever use these kind of tools or always store locally on your camera's? Cheers!

[@tombuck]

I just record direct to my cameras for now, but I might look for a way to streamline that in the future. Glad you've got a good workflow going!

[@bickybickford]

Tom what is the arm that is used to hold the Rodecaster Pro II? Thanks

[@tombuck]

It's just a generic VESA monitor arm. This is the one I have, but any one should work: geni.us/aPPb

[@bickybickford]

@@tombuck Thank you

[@screensanctum]

Hey Tom which mic is above your head in this video and are you using the rodecaster. Or directly into you’re Sony?

[@darwin-nunez]

Great video as always Tom ! What stand are you using for the rodecaster ?

[@tombuck]

Any generic VESA mount will work, but this is the one I have: geni.us/aPPb

[@darwin-nunez]

@@tombuck THANKS. !!

[@Ultrarmx]

Do you use time code to sync the 2 cameras to make it faster work flow?

[@tombuck]

I don't, but that's definitely something to help make things move faster 👍

[@deedee7791]

Great info! Thanks!

[@johntgash]

Tom, a little off topic, but I've been looking for a shirt like the one you're wearing for my work zoom calls ... mind sharing your source? Love all your videos!

[@tombuck]

Haha, no problem John! It's from Stitchfix. Every few months they send a box of clothes and you keep/buy what you like. I have this same one in red and blue. It's super lightweight and super comfortable.

[@johntgash]

@@tombuck thanks, I'll check it out!

[@jimmykeefe6752]

Tom, enjoy your videos and they gave confidence to do my own podcast. Love my Rodecaster pro! I am intrigued by the Logitech Mevo 3 camera set up. Can it connect to the Rodecaster Pro? I also have the ATEM Mini but not if they can all be connected. Any thoughts would be appreciated.

[@tombuck]

So glad to hear that the videos have been helpful Jimmy! The RCP is audio-only, so any cameras will need to be run separately into the computer and then you can combine the audio and video signals either in editing software like Final Cut, or with something like Ecamm/OBS. 👍

[@jimmykeefe6752]

@@tombuck Thanks! Keep up the great work.

[@BaxTechYT]

I enjoy a double cam for when I need a top down shot

[@tombuck]

Yes! It definitely makes things much easier. Sometimes I'll add a third top down, and even a 4th for extreme closeups of whatever I'm showing.

[@jeffreythemeditator]

Tom, noticed you have the FE 50 1.8. When you mentioned 50, i sort of expected the G Master (cause you like high end gear, I would say). I haven't decided on a 50 yet, still using my zoom for it, hoping Sony releases a 50 G 1.8 like the 20 G 1.8. So the question: how do you like the 50 1.8?

[@tombuck]

I'd LOVE to get a better 50mm, but this one is ok for now. I got to use the 50mm 1.2 GM a while ago and it was incredible 🤤

[@smallbizdigitalmedia]

As a big KZbinr you probably have Sony’s ear so can you please ask them for a breathing comp firmware update on the a7s3 so we can get more from the expensive GM 50mm 1.2

[@AGNDJGaming]

How do I connect 3 cameras to a monitor to see what they are all showing while recording?

[@tombuck]

The way I do it is with the ATEM Mini Pro. You can connect a monitor to it for “multi view” output 👍

[@AGNDJGaming]

@@tombuck so cameras -> ATEM -> monitor. Thanks!

[@thomaslanterman4638]

IMO, interviews where there's an opening wide shot showing interviewee and interviewer, a cut to interviewee, then a different angle while all is behind the 180 line, works as long as no one looks into cameras. The interview audience is spectators. However in tutorials speakers should switch to the cam with the tally light on.

[@raymondmercedes]

Another great video! Quick question how do you have your mic mounted on the side of your tripod? Looks great and is one less stand taking up space

[@tombuck]

Yes, having the mic on the tripod has been awesome! It keeps things cleaner and the mic stays properly positioned even if I move the camera. I use the iFootage Support Rod with one of their SpiderCrab quick releases attached to the tripod's 5/8 mount.

[@derekhorsburgh6238]

Hi Tom, another helpful video 👍Q. what is the name & model of the 2nd camera monitor? 🤗

[@marcomandaliti]

Hi there Tom! You always serve great and useful content! Anyway how do you manage framing the subject on the right position if you're doing it on your own?

[@frankpaulschulte]

Nice. OT: In your podcast, you mentioned your second channel. However, searching on YT for Tom Buck Two (or similiar spelling) does only show your main channel… Care to point me (a Tom Buck afficionado for years now) in the right direction…?

[@tombuck]

Sure thing! kzbin.info

[@frankpaulschulte]

@@tombuck Thanks… Yeah! Binge watching 16 vids tonight! ;)

[@notmaddax]

Love ur vids!

[@tombuck]

Thank you!

[@iSpike]

Great mate. I'm going for 7 DSLR'S, 2 webcams & 1 Android Phone & 2 iPhone's (XS Max & 13 Pro Max) & 1 GoPro 7 black - For a grand total of 13 cameras in my Mega-ManCave Studio..o..O..OH! OMG I think I am crazy 🤪

[@tombuck]

Heck yeah! 😁 You can never have too many cameras. Great to see you Spike!

[@nicktayloriv310]

When coming for the content and the coming for the One Liners becomes a "thing"!!! Hey Mista Buck!!! Hope all is well.

[@tombuck]

Thanks Nick! Hope you're doing well too!

[@EnzoTavs]

It's all about having fun, because if you don't -- Well, where is the fun in that? Thanks, Tom 😂

[@tombuck]

It's 100% true!

[@alfrom81]

Hi Tom!! So they are actually 2 videos?? and then you put them together, cut them according to the camera you are looking at?? I always wanted to know how you do that!!😊😊😊 I thought there was a person behind the cameras telling you which camera you should look at hehe. Thanks for your comments!!! 😊😊😊

[@jmelapette6194]

Hi Tom, good video ! Question : why, while recording , you don't plug both cams in the atem, and/or switch with the elgato pedal ?

[@tombuck]

That's a great question! My reason is because the ATEM is only 1080 and I like to record in 4K. If/when a 4K ATEM comes out, I might need to adapt my workflow 👍

[@kumoitojp]

Do you record to card or software in your computer? Thanks

[@tombuck]

I record directly to the cameras so I can get the full 4K resolution 👍

[@luke_1234]

Tom have you heard of the Roland AeroCaster?

[@tombuck]

I have, but I haven't used it yet! I used some of their other mixers at my old job and they were really nice.

[@PaulFeinberg]

Good points for sure. I like using multiple cameras when I am not lazy lol 😂

[@tombuck]

Sometimes I feel too lazy to set it up, but then I remember how much more work it'll be when editing without it 😁

[@Shotbykeem]

Thank u

[@jlnbroadcast]

So, what's a jump cut?

[@tombuck]

A jump cut is when a part is cut out of a single clip with no change/transition, so the result is that the shot "jumps" ahead almost like a time skip.

[@gigihanmandarin]

0:17 Toucan: What? Who's calling me?

[@AhiruTV]

once again a amazing video!, you deserve more views, wayyy more, but views aren't everything, don't get demotivated if your views drop, think of how many people are thankful to you!

[@tombuck]

Thank you for the kind words! 🙏

[@onocoffee]

It doesn't really bother me but coming from a background that includes ENG and live studio television, the use of the second angle and not addressing the camera always feels odd and unmotivated to me. I get why you and many others use it to cover up cuts though. Multi-cam setups are definitely a great way to have more coverage and save shoot time overall. And TwoCam... LOL - Love It!

[@tombuck]

It's always interesting to hear the different schools of thought on two camera setups. There are a few people on KZbin who do a fantastic job addressing both cameras without making it feel forced.

[@arnoldsnodgrass2953]

I agree with this sentiment but I’m old-school too. The random cut to a camera off to one side while the presenter continues addressing the main cam just looks plain peculiar to me, unless there’s some additional visual context (like an item being demonstrated) in the second angle.

[@arnisbrown5848]

Putting the two together, I like the idea of addressing camera 2 for one liners [David Letterman stare] to motivate their use even further.