Electronic field production, or “EFP” is a television-industry term for a video production that takes place “in the field” — in other words, outside of a formal television studio. Examples of EFP are everything from truly outside, field events such as nature documentaries or reporting on spontaneous riots or car chases, to sporting events, awards shows, concerts, interviews that take place outside of a formal production studio, reports from large conventions such as the Democratic National Convention, Republican National Convention, or San Diego Comic-Con International.
EFP crews range from a single camera operator or crew of two (camera operator with sound mixer) capturing high-quality imagery, to a multiple-camera setup utilizing videography, photography, and advanced graphics and sound and often an entire mobile production truck.