Activity 1

LESSON 1 - WHAT IS SINGLE CAMERA PRODUCTION

TASK 1

Task 1: Understanding 'single camera production'

1. Define 'single camera production':

A single camera production is a media production in which all the scenes of the project are shot with one camera and no multi-camera setups are used. This camera production is also never shot live and requires a lot of editing and time to shoot as not all aspects of a scene can be seen with the use of one camera angle.

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

Advantages Cost effective. More control of the scene you are shooting. All actors do not have to be on set during the shoot as the shots can be planned.	Disadvantages Editing can be time consuming. A lot of repetition is required in order to the correct shot.  The actors reactions aren’t realistic as scenes only one actor can be filmed at a time in a close up shot.

3. What is multi camera production

A multi-camera production is a camera setup used to film television programs and films in which multiple cameras are set-up in various different angles in order to capture an entire scene.

How does multi-camera differ to single camera productions?
In a multi-camera production several cameras are used to film from various different angle setups whereas in a single camera production the filming team only uses one camera for the entire project, this means many scenes will have to be retaken in order to capture everything.

d) List 3 examples of single camera shows/films (aim for different genres)

1) The Inbetweeners

2) Red Dwarf

3) The Weird Al Show

List 3 examples of multi-camera shows (aim for different genres)

1) Brooklyn Nine-Nine

2) BoJack Horseman

3) Silicon Valley

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

A Genre is a category or style of a film in which different types of films that have similar narratives and characteristics are based together, e.g Comedy. This is important for audiences as it offers them a variety of different film types in which they can choose from. This also helps to market the film as gives people an understanding of the feel of the film.