All-in-One multiCAM Video Production Eases Podcasting Tasks

Charnay set up the multiCAM system in her small studio she is using to make the video
podcasting program, the first of a series, which covers politics, modeling, and life's
experiences in general. To tackle content creation, Charnay is also using a small AoIP
Shure interface for her three mics, a console, and two mCAMII PTZ cameras with her
MultiCAM video production unit.

“I wanted to create a video podcast but didn’t want to have to rely on someone putting a
bunch of ‘bits and pieces’ together to make something,” says Charnay. “Then I found the
multiCAM system and I knew it was perfect for my needs.”
Charnay says she chose the multiCAM solution for a number of reasons. One of the
most important for her was the fact that it's easy to use. She's not a technical person but
wanted to be able to control and create shows without having to hire additional
personnel. “It’s important that I am able to concentrate on creating compelling content
instead of worrying about video and audio configurations. I need to be able to focus on
my guests and our discussions without having to deal with the technical aspects,” she
explained.

Since she's just starting out in podcasting, her budget was limited, so she had to find a
way to produce top-quality video coverage without a producer or camera operator. That
means the entire workflow needed to be automated and easy to use for even nontechnical
people. “My goal is to have the podcasts look just as professionals as shows that have a producer, and that when people see my videos, they see quality and are
truly engaged.”

Mary Seidler, multiCAM's representative in the United States, traveled to Florida to help
Charnay get up to speed with the new multiCAM gear. It took just a day. “It was
interesting to see how fast the learning curve really was with a less technical person
than say a typical radio engineer,” says Seidler. “Even if Elizabeth doesn’t have a video
or audio background, she figured out how to run the system immediately, and she loves
how easy it is to use.”

Charnay says she felt that multiCAM understood exactly what she wanted: Equipment
able to produce professional content without hiring extra staff. She adds that multiCAM
also “spoke her language,” and didn’t talk down to her just because she's not a techie.
“It's great, she says,” referring to the fact that she can now create high-quality video
podcasts alone.
“multiCAM has brought my dream – to create a really professional looking show – to
life,” said Charnay. “Mary and the entire multiCAM team went above and beyond. They
helped me learn the system, install it – I really appreciate their efforts.”

About multiCAM systems
Founded in 2010, multiCAM systems designs and develops easy-to-use, tailor-made live
production systems, which feature advanced video switching capabilities and PTZ
camera technology for recording, live streaming and podcasting visual radio. Focusing
on the broadcast, corporate, live event, medical and e-learning markets, multiCAM
systems offers a wide range of products. These include multiCAM STUDIO, an all-in-one
system for live video production; multiCAM RADIO, an automated visual radio studio
that allows broadcasters to air programs live 24/7; multiCAM INSITU video production
solution and multiCAM TRACKING, a video recording tool particularly suited for elearning
and conferencing purposes. The company also offers leading-edge solutions in
robotics and AR as well as integrated systems that deliver cost-effective, state-of-the-art
capabilities.