Case Study:

Michael McIntyre’s Big Show / Unexpected Star of The Show

Part of Michael McIntyre’s Big Show is a hidden camera section where an unsuspecting member of the public is stitched up by Michael live on stage.

Now in its 8th series this part of the show gets bigger and bigger and we work very closely with Hungry Bear producers and NEP to achieve something different each week. Some weeks have involved multiple locations, live links from travelling vehicles and over 30 minicams. In the run up to these shoots we provide full tech management, camera plans and liaise between all the relevant contractors and departments to ensure smooth running on the day.

Our hidden cameras cover the entire backstage area following the mark from when the ‘star’ arrives back stage, to the point where they somehow end up on stage with Michael in front of the audience.

We use up to 30 Toshiba IK-HD5 minicams, Pinhole cameras and PTZ cameras all fed back into the O.B truck provided by NEP.

Summary of Production…

Type of Production: Hidden Camera / Prank show
Equipment Used: Pinhole, Covert, Fixed rig, up to 30 cameras
Skill Sets: Covert DOP, Lighting Camera, Fixed Rig

Dan’s meticulous attention to detail and professionalism is unrivalled in the industry and ensures he is always our go-to supplier for any minicam / fixed rig shoot.

– James Pratt Series Producer – Hungry Bear

Doing what is needed

Some weeks have involved multiple locations, live links from travelling vehicles and over 30 minicams.

For more information on how we film Michael McIntyre’s Big Show / Unexpected Star of The Show and what equipment would be best for your mini fixed rig, please get in touch.

Some of the Equipment used on this production