Multi-Camera Video Production in NYC

Multi-camera video production captures an event simultaneously from multiple angles — typically a wide stage shot, a tight speaker close-up, an audience-reaction camera, and one or more roving operators — and edits the footage together into a broadcast-quality deliverable. Riccardi Media has 30+ years and 2,000+ events producing multi-camera coverage for NYC panels, fireside chats, keynotes, all-hands meetings, and livestreamed corporate programs. Three cameras is standard; programs scale to 4–5 cameras plus a switcher for livestream. Familiar territory includes the Javits Center, Apella, Manhatta, and Plaza venues. Contact Greg Riccardi at (201) 528-5068 or greg@riccardimedia.com.

What we cover

Three-camera standard configuration — wide stage, tight speaker, audience/roving
Four-to-five camera coverage for keynote programs — jib, multi-speaker tights, drone where applicable
Livestream production with director and switcher — TriCaster, ATEM, standard streaming infrastructure
Panel and fireside chat coverage with broadcast-quality angle switching
All-hands meetings, town halls, and corporate program archives
Awards ceremonies and recognition program multi-cam production
Speaker-specific edited cuts plus full-program edit
Social-cut short-form vertical and square edits for LinkedIn, Instagram, X

Frequently asked questions

What is multi-camera video production?

Multi-camera production captures an event simultaneously from multiple angles — typically a wide locked stage shot, a tight speaker close-up, an audience-reaction camera, and one or more roving operator cameras. The footage is edited together post-event into a single cinematic deliverable, or in some cases switched live for streaming. The result is closer to broadcast television than single-camera event coverage.

When does an event need multi-camera coverage?

Panels, fireside chats, keynote programs with prominent speakers, livestreamed events, all-hands meetings with executive video archive needs, and any corporate event where the recorded program will be reused as standalone marketing content. Single-camera works for atmosphere and recap; multi-camera works when the speaker moments are the deliverable.

How many cameras do you typically run?

Three cameras is the standard configuration for most NYC panel and keynote programs — wide stage, tight speaker, and audience or roving. For larger programs we scale up to 4–5 cameras (jib, two-shot, multi-speaker tight angles, drone where applicable). For livestreamed events, we add a switching station and a director. Crew size is determined by the program complexity, not arbitrary tiers.

Do you handle livestream production as well as recorded?

Yes. We produce both recorded multi-camera shoots and live-switched programs for streaming to YouTube, LinkedIn Live, Vimeo, internal corporate platforms, and standard streaming infrastructure. Our team includes director-level operators familiar with TriCaster, ATEM, and the standard switching toolchain.

What kinds of NYC events do you most commonly multi-cam?

Conferences and summits (multi-track sessions, simultaneous keynote and breakout), corporate all-hands and town halls, fireside chats with named speakers, panel programs, awards ceremonies and recognition programs, brand activations with stage components, and hybrid in-person + streaming events. The Javits Center, Apella, Manhatta, and Plaza venues are familiar territory.

What deliverables come out of a multi-camera shoot?

Full multi-camera edited program (the headline deliverable), speaker-specific cuts (one full edit per featured speaker), social-cut series (short-form vertical and square cuts optimized for LinkedIn, Instagram, X), audio-only podcast-ready exports if applicable, and raw multi-angle archive footage. Highlight reels and sizzle videos are produced alongside as add-ons.

How long does post-production take?

Standard turnaround is 10–14 business days for the full multi-camera edited program plus speaker cuts. Highlight reels and sizzle videos follow the same timeline. For events with same-week PR or content-distribution deadlines, we offer rush post-production at quoted premium — typical rush turnaround is 5–7 business days.

What's the rate for multi-camera production?

Multi-camera production is quoted as a flat package based on crew size, event length, deliverable scope, and any livestream or rush-post components. Our standard event videography rate ($200–$300/hr) is a starting point for single-camera; multi-camera typically starts at a full-day package level. Send your program details and we will quote within 48 hours.

Contact Riccardi Media: Greg Riccardi · (201) 528-5068 · greg@riccardimedia.com · 5 Myrtle Rd, East Brunswick, NJ 08816 · 30+ years of corporate event photography and videography in NJ and NYC.