10/09/2019

LESSON 1 - WHAT IS SINGLE CAMERA PRODUCTION

TASK 1

Task 1: Understanding 'single camera production'

a)   Define 'single camera production':

Single camera production is a piece of media either a music video or film shot with a single camera.

b) Identify the advantages and disadvantages of single camera production (refer to examples where you can):

Advantages ·          Cheaper  ·          Easier to set up ·          Aesthetic control	Disadvantages ·          Takes longer to shoot ·          More repetition ·          More editing time

c)    What is multi camera production

 Multi camera production is a method of filmmaking and video production utilising several cameras.

d)  How does multi-camera differ to single camera productions?

 Multi-camera differs from single camera productions seen as it uses more cameras to produce media.

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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e) What is the definition of genre? Why is this important for audiences?

Genre is the category or style of something, in this case, Media.

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 a set of related television or programmes. Example :
Single drama A single drama is a one-off story for TV, and is usually based on a societal issue.
Crime drama genre
Soap Opera genre
Sitcom/Comedy
Linear narrative
Nonlinear narrative
Multistrand narrative
Open ending narrative
Closed ending narrative
Realist narrative
Anti-realist narrative