Unit 22: Single Camera Production (September 2019 - )

LESSON 1 - WHAT IS SINGLE CAMERA PRODUCTION

TASK 1

Task 1: Understanding 'single camera production'

a)   Define 'single camera production':

It is a mode of production where one camera operates at a time and the shots are done in the most economically efficient order, single camera productions are not live and include a lot of editing and takes.

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

Advantages             It is cheaper because it only uses one camera.         You have more control over the lighting and sound for each shot taken.        It is more flexible for the actors as they don't have to constantly be on set at the same time as other actors.       It is a Good technique if you have limited space on set.

Disadvantages         It takes a lot longer for the crew to set it up.         The reactions of the actors are less natural as the actors are not interacting with each other as only one shot is filmed at a time.            This form of production also requires a lot of repetition meaning that a shot needs to be repeated 3 times to get each angle  as once again you can only get one at a time.             There is a much longer editing time as you end up spending more time in the editing suite.

c)    What is multi camera production

It is a Method of film making and a mode of production that uses several cameras within film or 

professional film are employed and simultaneously recorded or broadcasted at the same time.

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

The simple answer is One camera is used to film certain films and 

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?