Single & Multi camera production
LESSON
1 - WHAT IS SINGLE CAMERA PRODUCTION
TASK
1
Task 1: Understanding 'single camera
production'
a)
Define
'single camera production':
A single camera production is something that is
shot with a single camera on set. For example a music video or a film.
b) Identify the advantages and
disadvantages of single camera production (refer to examples where you can):
Advantages
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Cheaper because you don’t have to buy more than one camera.
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You have more control of the lighting and sound for each shot that is
taken.
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Makes it more flexible for actors.
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You don’t have a limit of where to set your shot.
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Disadvantages
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You won’t be able to get more than one shot at the same time
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Time consuming when editing
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c) What is multi camera
production
This is an opposite of single camera production. This is a way of
shooting films, television shows and films with several cameras on the set.
d) How does
multi-camera differ to single camera productions?
Single camera action is cheaper and faster. However multi camera action needs additional things like coordination with the audience and they need to rehearse because they will be performing in front of a live audience. ___________________________________________________
Single camera action is cheaper and faster. However multi camera action needs additional things like coordination with the audience and they need to rehearse because they will be performing in front of a live audience. ___________________________________________________
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d) List 3 examples of single camera
shows/films (aim for different genres)
1) Game of thrones
2) Prison break
3) The office
List 3 examples of multi-camera shows
(aim for different genres)
1) Eastenders
2) BBC
3) Jeremy Kyle show
e) What is the definition of genre?
Why is this important for audiences?
Genre is a type of category. For example Period, Dramadoc, crime
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Ken Miyato. (11/09/2019). Screencraft. Available: https://screencraft.org/2016/06/21/differences-single-camera-multi-camera-tv-pilot-scripts/. Last accessed 11/09.2019.
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