180-Degree Line & Eyeline Geometry
Position seating, two single close-up cameras, and a center wide safety frame so host and guest appear to converse naturally on screen and crop cleanly for vertical edits.
Filmmaking & Commercial Video
Program #064 · Filmmaking
✓ Free Online Intro Included
Multi-Camera Video Podcast Studio Design & Production
Set up a cohesive two- or three-camera video podcast studio with natural eyeline geometry, controlled cross-key lighting, isolated XLR broadcast audio, and matched cameras.
Pointing two mismatched cameras across an empty table under office ceiling lights makes even thoughtful conversations look flat, cut awkwardly, and sound fatiguing. A watchable video podcast relies on intentional studio geometry. In this course, we cover seating angles and the 180-degree camera line across two tight singles and a wide safety frame, soft overhead or cross-key lighting that sculpts both faces without washing out the backdrop, dynamic XLR mic placement with isolated multitrack gain staging, and matching focal lengths and color science across camera bodies.
✓ Free Online Introductory Session
Start with a free online intro consultation for this course: we review the syllabus together, clarify how many sessions you need based on your goals and pace, and decide whether continuing Online ($69 CAD/hr) or In-Person ($99 CAD/hr) suits you best.
First Session
Free Online Intro
Session Rates
$69/hr Online · $99/hr In-Person
Course Structure
Tailored to Your Level & Pace
Instructor & Language
Iman Adlkhah · EN & Persian
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Course Learning Pillars
Core Capabilities Developed in This Course
Every learner starts from a different background. These are the core capabilities this course develops, paced to your goals across the sessions we plan together.
Sculpted Cross-Key & Overhead Lighting
Use gridded softboxes or skirted overhead diffusion in a cross-key layout so both speakers get flattering facial modeling while background depth stays rich.
Dynamic XLR Mic Placement & Multitrack Gain
Mount low-profile broadcast booms below chin sightlines and record isolated mono tracks with clean preamp headroom so laughter or crosstalk stays controllable.
Matched Color, Focal Lengths & Long-Take Power
Align custom Kelvin, color profiles, exposure stops, and continuous power across cameras so multi-camera cuts match effortlessly from start to finish.
Course Syllabus
Core Concepts & Topics Covered
Below are the main concepts and topics covered in this course. In your Free Online Intro Session, we align the exact depth and number of sessions to your experience and goals.
Topic 01
Set Geometry, Seating Angles & Multi-Camera Axis
Designing conversational seating and camera positions that preserve the 180-degree rule, flatter facial angles, and accommodate both horizontal and vertical framing.
- Angling chairs at conversational V-geometry instead of flat profile seating
- Balancing 50–85mm single close-ups with a 24–35mm wide two-shot safety camera
- Framing single shots with intentional headroom for clean 16:9 and 9:16 deliverables
Topic 02
Cross-Key & Overhead Lighting Without Background Spill
Lighting two faces at once with soft directional control so each speaker receives clean key modeling and subtle hair separation while practicals warm the set behind them.
- Building an X-pattern cross-key setup with fabric grids so each fixture acts as a front key and an opposite hair rim
- Rigging skirted overhead lantern or softbox diffusion when table space is tight
- Layering warm practical lamps and accent tubes to separate subjects from dark or textured walls
Topic 03
Dynamic XLR Microphones, Boom Ergonomics & Multitrack Staging
Capturing warm, room-rejecting spoken audio while keeping microphones out of facial expressions and maintaining isolated multitrack control.
- Positioning dynamic XLR capsules off-axis below the chin so mouths and eyes remain unobstructed
- Setting clean preamp gain, safe peak margins, and isolated WAV multitrack recording
- Minimizing acoustic bleed across the table and routing scratch reference audio to camera for fast sync
Topic 04
Camera Color Matching, Continuous Power & Multicam Workflow
Eliminating color shifts between camera angles, preventing thermal or battery interruptions on long conversations, and structuring an organized multicam post pipeline.
- Matching exposure via false color and locking custom Kelvin white balance on a shared grey card
- Configuring USB-C PD or dummy power, card bitrates, and thermal settings for uninterrupted takes
- Syncing audio-visual timelines cleanly and building repeatable multicam editing templates
Course Reference Overview
Multi-Camera Video Podcast Studio Standards
Core practical benchmarks and standards covered as part of this course's curriculum.
| Studio Layer | Typical Amateur Flaw | Studio Standard Taught | Editorial Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Axis & Singles | Crossed 180° line or wide lenses distorting faces | 50–85mm chest-up singles respecting eyeline direction | Natural conversational cuts and clean vertical crops |
| Wide Two-Shot Safety | Missing center angle when both guests react together | Matched 24–35mm center frame covering full table geometry | Reliable edit safety net and grounded spatial context |
| Cross-Key Lighting | Uncontrolled flood light washing out walls and shadows | Gridded X-pattern softboxes sculpting cheek and opposite hair rim | Dimensional portraits against rich, controlled set depth |
| Multitrack XLR Audio | Single stereo mix or tall boom blocking the speaker's mouth | Low-profile dynamic XLR arms recorded to isolated mono WAV tracks | Warm broadcast presence and independent dialogue cleanup |
Start With Your Free Intro Session
Book Program #064: Multi-Camera Video Podcast Studio Design & Production
Choose a time for your Free Online Intro Session to map out your course path, or book an Online ($69/hr) or In-Person ($99/hr) session directly.
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Program FAQ
Common Questions
Do I need three identical cinema cameras to build a professional video podcast, or can I start with two bodies?
You do not need three identical cinema bodies to produce clean work. Many strong setups run on two cameras (either two angled singles or one guest single plus a two-shot), and mixed camera models can match closely once color profiles, Kelvin, and focal lengths are calibrated properly. In your Free Online Intro Session, we evaluate your space and current gear so our hands-on studio training fits your exact setup.
How does the Free Online Intro Session work, and how many sessions will I need?
Every course begins with a Free Online Introductory Session where we review the core syllabus together, evaluate your current background and goals, and map out how many sessions you actually need and whether continuing Online ($69 CAD/hr) or In-Person ($99 CAD/hr) suits you best. Session count is never a rigid one-size-fits-all number; it adapts to your own level and pace.
Do I have to commit to a multi-session package upfront?
Never. There is zero upfront package commitment: once your free online intro session maps out your path, any coaching sessions you choose ($69 CAD/hr online or $99 CAD/hr in-person) are scheduled flexibly session-by-session at your own pace.
Are courses taught in English, Persian (Farsi), or bilingual?
Your choice: every session with Iman Adlkhah can be conducted 100% in English, 100% in Persian (Farsi), or naturally bilingual with industry terminology.
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