Thursday 12th September 2019
TASK 1
Task 1: Understanding 'single camera production'
a) Define 'single camera production': A production where it is only shot using one camera.
b) Identify the advantages and disadvantages of single camera production (refer to examples where you can):
Advantages
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Disadvantages
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- Reduces the cost of the production - Less recording taken
- Easier to edit - Some important shots don't always get captured
- Makes the whole production process quicker - Sometimes re-shoot whole scenes
| Multi-camera productions are different to single camera productions because with multi-camera you get a range of shots and you have more to edit and choose from, whereas with single you only have one shot to edit with therefore making the editing quicker. The cameras are set up in different places on set to get as many angles and view points for the scene. Its way more expensive as you have more cameras and staff. |
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?
Thursday 26th September 2019
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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Multistrand 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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1. Extreme Long Shot
2. Long Shot
This Shot shows the Peaky Blinders walking around in a group and it's a long shot as it is showing all of their bodies instead of half of them and this dramatic effect on the audience is representing them as a gang in smart 20's clothing but it is showing the audience that together they are strong and have a powerful influence on early 20th century Birmingham.
3. Medium Long Shot
With James Bond in the way this is a medium long shot but without him there it would probably be an extreme long shot because of all the London buildings in the background. But the dramatic effect on the audience is how he is standing on the edge of a building onlooking the capital city of the country he protects.
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Thursday 3rd October 2019
4 Basic Cam Movements
-Pan/Tilt
-Dolly/ Tracking
-Boom/Crane
-Steadicam
Function of moving camera shots
Reveals dramatic information enlarging the view for the audience
Expresses a dynamic sense of movement that makes a scene more exciting
Visualises important thematic ideas.
Pan Shot
- Captures a setting
- Captures characters as well
- Conventionally brief
- Very disengaging if it's long
- A variation is an ARC shot where the camera pivots 360 degrees on its mounting on the tripod.
Tilt Shot
- The camera pivots vertically up and down
- This movement is used to call attention to new areas of the scene.
Dolly/Tracking Shot
- Camera on the tripod and base travels through space
- Produce Motion Perspective
- Can be used to capture a conversation
- Could be used to follow a vehicle
Boom/Crane Shot
- When a scenes action needs a wider area to be covered and when the action is to be shown from a high angle, the camera is mounted on a crane or boom mechanism
Steadicam
- Mechanical system that produces very steady images from hand held camerawork
- Used in narrative and documentary filmmaking
- Digital cameras that have steadicam capabilities
Tight Framing
- An image where there is a lack of space around the subject and gives a sense of construction
- What we can see and what we cant see
Loose Framing
- Refers to shots that have a great deal of open space around the subject
- Can give a sense of isolation or freedom
Deep Focus Framing
- Objects or characters remain in sharp focus from near and far from the camera
- Can be used on multiple characters in one frame
LIGHTING
High key
| Used to produce images that encourage an optimistic and upbeat reaction |
Low key
| Images that use dark tones and shadows |
Natural
| A lighting source that replicates natural sunlight |
Artificial
| Artificial light is human made and can emanate from sources like fire, candlelight, electric lamps. |
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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Lighting continuity is about the creative choice to maintain or willingly not maintain lighting consistency throughout a sequence of shots. The reason for deliberately ignoring the continuity is ti achieve better lighting.
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Homework
Shaun of the Dead
The opening scene of the film involves the majority of the group that comes together later in the film that aim to survive the zombie attack. There are plenty of close ups and medium close ups to show people's reaction between the conversation that Shaun and Liz are having about their relationship. The very first shot starts up close and then zooms right out while the background noise of the pub begins the film and introduces the setting like when the barman says "last orders please!" showing that they must have been there a while. The camera is low and level with each of the characters as if we, the audience, are part of the conversation as well. The only time the camera really points up towards a character is when Ed is saying something funny as he is the main source of comedy in this film so it could just be that the director is subtly telling you he's the funny one as he's the one walking around, a bit drunk and saying random things midway through the conversation. There are mid shots as well when the camera adds more people, like David and Di, into the conversation to show their bored and fed up expressions
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