2Video Production Environments

Video production takes place in three different environments: in a television/video studio that is specifically designed to accommodate the various technical needs for production, on location in the field, or in the postproduction editing environment. Productions can be accomplished with a single camera or with multiple cameras. Many live productions (e.g., news and sports) feature multicamera production setups in either studio or remote locations. Single-camera production is often favored when postproduction editing is a part of the production process: on-location news productions, documentaries, and music videos are typical of this production style. Because it is such an important part of the process of production, ...

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