# Setting Up a Camera When it comes to multiplayer, a player's camera setup can seem quite tricky to understand. In reality it's often quite simple, only one[^1] camera should exist for your local player. The most reliable method is to create a camera prefab and instantiate it locally when the player's character spawns. Alternatively, you can place a camera in the scene ahead of time and have the player’s object "claim" it upon spawning. Things get a bit more nuanced when working with [Cinemachine](https://unity.com/features/cinemachine). We'll briefly explore how to manage this setup effectively.


Instantiating a Local Camera	instantiating-a-local-camera	instantiated-camera-card.png
Using the Scene Camera	using-the-scene-camera	scene-camera-card.png
Basic Setup with Cinemachine	basic-setup-with-cinemachine	cinemachine-camera-card.png

[^1]: This is excluding cameras used for minimaps, rear view mirrors, etc.