its much more time consuming using one camera,you need to reset the camera and few times
in normal tv shows you have many different cameras at the same time
you need to think about continuity when using a single camera
a scene is filmed with one camera
shots are cited to appear as one fluent scene
multi camera means many different cameras used at the same time, many cameras that are connected to a video mixer
advantages
- its easier to film in small spaces
- having only one camera keeps costs down which can be good for production costs
- having only one camera keeps crew costs down
- its easier to control aesthetics because you only have to consider where the lighting and scenery is
- its often used for film makers in observial film making which uses fewer cuts
- disadvantages
- takes longer to shoot than using multi-camera set up because you have to film the same sequence from different positions several times.
- easier to cross the line because you can lose track of where the 180 degree line was originally.
- often means you will film a scene out of sequence (to save moving cameras) which can be harder for actors because they lose continuity in their emotional jounery.
- with a multi-camera set up you are more likely to catch the best performances of actors/actresses because you have more footage from each take.
- you do not get as much coverage of each scene using a single camera set up
the formats
series-the eposides have there own self contained narrative meaning they have a defined ending
example -power,sherlock
serial-the nattative runs over many episodes usually fishing off on a cliff hanger making you want to see more, soap opens are serial as are most of the recent us drama example -
black mirror
single drama-a one off television drama which has its own self contained episode made for tv films
tv programmes with single camera techniques
scrubs
sex and the city
game of thrones
prison break
the office
multi camera
easteners
the Jeremy Kyle show
the Big Bang theory
bbc/itv/news
sports programmes
TASK 1
Task 1: Understanding 'single camera production'
a) Define 'single camera production':
| This is when the scene is filmed using one camera, its much more time consuming than using a multi camera as you have to move that one camera round continuously,it also means that you have to keep resetting the camera normal tv shows use a multi camera |
b) Identify the advantages and disadvantages of single camera production (refer to examples where you can):
Advantages
it makes it easier to film in small spaces as it only requires one camera
having one camera keeps costs down which is good for production costs
having only one camera keeps crew costs down
ts easier to control aesthetics because you only have to consider where the lighting and scene
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Disadvantages
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multi camera requires many different cameras whereas a single camera only uses 1 camera. In a scene with a single camera there are much more cuts than in a scenes with a multi camera as they need to stop to keep changing the position of the camera
d) List 3 examples of single camera shows/films (aim for different genres)
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List 3 examples of multi-camera shows (aim for different genres)
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4) What is the definition of genre? Why is this important for audiences?
We will work through the following slides in class and discuss; any further tasks will be carried out on the blog
LESSON 3: NARRATIVE AND TECHNICAL ELEMENTS
LINK TO LESSON 2 AND 3 POWERPOINT
Task 2: Definitions for format, genre and
narrative structure
Complete the definitions below, giving an example of a SCP for each.
You must provide a detailed explanation for each term, following class discussions and independent research. This will be vital for the assignment.
Series
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Single drama
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Crime drama genre
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Soap Opera genre
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Sitcom/Comedy
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Linear narrative
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Nonlinear narrative
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Flashback narrative
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Open ending narrative
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Closed ending narrative
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Realist narrative
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Anti-realist narrative
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TASK 3: Narrative
As you watch the film, answer the following questions about the narrative.
Does the clip reveal a linear or non-linear narrative?
How can you tell this?
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Realist or anti-realist? How can you tell this?
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Open or closed ending? How can you tell this?
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What genre is the programme or film?
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How can you tell the genre?
(Characters, editing, camera, narrative, lighting, settings, sounds, themes)
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Task 4: Technical analysis
Define the following technical elements in detail.
CAMERA SHOT TYPES
Close up
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Extreme close up
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Medium shot
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Establishing shot
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Long shot
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High angle
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Low angle
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Coverage
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CAMERA MOVEMENT
Track
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Pan
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Tilt
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Zoom
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LIGHTING
High key
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Low key
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Natural
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Artificial
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EDITING
Continuity
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Cut
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Montage
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Split-screen
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SOUND
Diegetic
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Non-diegetic
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SCRIPTING
Building a scene/story
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