Multi-Camera Sitcoms

Multi-camera sitcoms are television shows filmed using multiple cameras simultaneously, typically on a stage set. This method allows for real-time editing and a quick shooting process, often capturing several scenes at once. The audience usually sits live in front of the set, providing immediate reactions like laughter, which can be included in the show. This format is common for comedy series such as “Friends” or “The Big Bang Theory.” It differs from single-camera sitcoms, which are shot more like films, with scenes filmed separately and without a live audience. Multi-camera setups create a distinctive, stage-like feel and streamline production.