By Emmet · Published 24 May 2025 · Last updated 1 July 2026
Multicam music videographer in London: a live shoot at Goldsmiths
A multicam music videographer in London runs several cameras at once so a single live performance can be cut like a proper music video. On 24 May 2025 I did exactly that for George Bone, a full-day multicam shoot at Goldsmiths with Fion handling sound. The light shifted through the day and the footage came out gorgeous. If you’re a musician wondering whether to film live with one camera or several, this is what the multicam route actually gets you.
Why film a performance with multiple cameras?
Because one camera locks you into one angle, and music needs cuts. With three or four cameras rolling I capture the wide, the close-up on the hands, the face, and a reaction angle all in the same take. The edit then breathes.
For George Bone’s session that meant every song had options. No miming a second take, no fake energy. One real performance, covered properly.
What does a full day of multicam filming involve?
Rigging and running, with a constant eye on the light. We set cameras before the first note, checked each angle against the others, and locked exposure so they would cut together cleanly. Then it was a case of keeping everything rolling take after take.
The light at Goldsmiths drifted as the day went on, which sounds like a problem and was actually a gift. Early footage sat cool and even, later takes warmed up. Handled right, that shift adds mood rather than mess.
Why does sound matter as much as the cameras?
Because nobody watches a beautiful music video with bad audio twice. Fion ran sound tech on the Goldsmiths shoot so the recording had a clean, mixable base to build on. Syncing multiple cameras to one strong audio track is what makes the final cut feel like a record, not a phone clip.
Booking a videographer who plans for audio from the start saves you a rescue job in the edit.
Who should book a multicam music shoot?
Independent musicians, bands, and music schools who want a live video that looks like a real release. LemonLens films these across London, and live music sits right next to my event work and artist portraits. New Cross and South East London are regular ground, though I’ll travel citywide from Fulham.
FAQ
How much does a multicam music video cost in London?
A full-day multicam shoot with an edit is quoted per project, based on camera count, crew, and how many songs you need cut. It costs more than a single-camera clip and delivers far more usable content. Send me your track list for a proper number.
How many cameras do you use?
Usually three or four for a live performance. That covers wide, close, and reaction angles so every song cuts cleanly. Bigger stages or multiple songs sometimes call for more.
Do you handle sound too?
Yes, either myself or with a sound tech like Fion on bigger sessions. Clean audio is planned from the start, because fixing bad sound afterwards rarely works.
Can you film at my venue or rehearsal space?
Yes. The Goldsmiths shoot ran on their site, and I regularly film in venues, studios, and rehearsal rooms across London. Tell me the space and I’ll plan the camera positions around it.
Book a live music shoot
If you want your live set filmed like a real music video, send me the songs and the space, plus the date. I’ll come back with a camera plan and a quote. Contact LemonLens.
For artists, a good set of live images travels well onto Songkick and into press coverage from outlets like the BFI.
About the author. Emmet is a London photographer and videographer, and the founder of LemonLens. He films music, events, and weddings from LemonShark Studio in Fulham (769b Fulham Road, SW6 5HA). See more at lemonlens.com and his portfolio, or follow @lemonlenz_ on Instagram.