Research task

TASK 1

*continuity*

Task 1: Understanding 'single camera production'

a) Define 'single camera production':

It simply means that there is only one camera in use throughout the entire project.

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

Advantages -An advantage of this is that, it's easy to manage as you only have to worry about one camera. -Cheaper as there's no worries for more equipment. - Shows more realism. - One camera person (crew) less of an investment in the crew. -natural shots -time consuming in a good sense. (MULTICAM) -Multi cam is used in a studio based setting and is often used at the same time.  -Footage is edited in real time, saves us more time. -Lighting is perfect as it's above and controlled immediately.  -Filming would be quicker. -Filmed in real time allowing for any authentic footage.  -editing is all done in post production but there's more to work with.   -variety of shots in one huge take.  -Even if one camera fails, there are more to work with.

Disadvantages -Normally will take longer than standard production as there are a lack in cameras. -Editing times will increase as editors would need to work on having one piece of footage. -Edits have to be on point -Only one take per shot.  -Filming just takes longer.  -One camera shuts down it's over for recording until there's a replacement.  -Move and Re light.  (MULTICAM) -Every camera needs a person to control one camera a piece. The more of a crew would be needed. More money would also need to be involved.

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

Multi camera productions, are mainly more professional in terms of quality as there are multiple cameras shooting various shots, taking less time. Furthermore, it also aims for less time in production overall, as there are multiple cameras that take various shots from various angles, Making editing time easier. However from a cost stand of point single camera productions are better as production teams don't need to worry about buying more cameras and production costs. multi-cam includes precision, and can be shot only in a studio, expenses become a problem and furthermore, it becomes a heavy load to work around. 

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

1) Missing night (2019) 

2) X Files

3) Brooklyn Nine-Nine

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

1) Everybody hates Chris

2) Modern Family 

3) Life in Pieces

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

The genre of a form of media simply refers to what category the form of media is involved with, the genre meaning type. They can be told what genre a media form is in specifically because of codes and conventions within that media form, for example if a movie includes spaceships, laser guns and planets it's often associated with Sci-fi. As an audience it's important to look out for a specific genre, as it helps identify what franchises are often associated with specific genres, if a person likes Star-wars  they may be further inclined to watch more sci-fi movies for example.







Story format: 
Singles- Often the one episode with it's own contained story in roughly 60-90 mins. 
Serials- It tells one story over several episodes. 
Series- Has the same characters but includes different stories each time. 








Genres-

• Action
• Romance
• Horror
• Sci-Fi
• Fantasy
• Animation
• Adventure
• Historical
• Educational
• Family
• Comedy
• Thriller

Sci-fi

-- Futuristic setting

-- Out of world aspects

-- Aliens

-- Dystopian world environment

-- Spaceships

-- Planets 

-- Futuristic technology

-- Collapsing storylines

-- Main protagonists often are abducted or have affiliation with aliens.