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    A single camera production uses one camera to film scenes and shots individually, as opposed to multicamera productions that use multiple cameras filming simultaneously from different angles. It allows for more creative control over aspects like composition and lighting. Advantages include lower costs since only one camera is needed, easier editing, and more flexibility to change shots. Common formats are series with set episode numbers, serials with continuous storylines, and standalone specials or films. Typical genres include drama, comedy, sci-fi and crime.

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    A single camera production uses one camera to film scenes and shots individually, as opposed to multicamera productions that use multiple cameras filming simultaneously from different angles. It allows for more creative control over aspects like composition and lighting. Advantages include lower costs since only one camera is needed, easier editing, and more flexibility to change shots. Common formats are series with set episode numbers, serials with continuous storylines, and standalone specials or films. Typical genres include drama, comedy, sci-fi and crime.

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    A single camera production uses one camera to film scenes and shots individually, as opposed to multicamera productions that use multiple cameras filming simultaneously from different angles. It allows for more creative control over aspects like composition and lighting. Advantages include lower costs since only one camera is needed, easier editing, and more flexibility to change shots. Common formats are series with set episode numbers, serials with continuous storylines, and standalone specials or films. Typical genres include drama, comedy, sci-fi and crime.

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    Single Camera

    Production
    Presentation
    What is a Single Camera Production?
    ● A production using a single camera format
    is generally used filming using only one
    camera and is more often used in dramas,
    documentaries and comedies.
    ● Each shot and camera angle is shot using
    the same camera unlike a multi camera
    production where multiple cameras are set
    in different angles and shots that are
    needed which are then switched to while
    editing to show the different perspectives.
    ● Ideal for music videos,
    commercial advertisements,
    prime time dramas, sitcoms,
    indie filmmakers and small
    companies.
    ● Can facilitate more
    innovative filmmaking as it
    provides more aesthetic
    control and precision is
    required over composition,
    lighting and mise-en-scene.
    Advantages:
    ● Single camera productions allow
    creative control to interpret the script,
    are easily edited and allow the
    producers to wrap up the shoot faster.
    ● A smaller crew is easier to manage and
    cost efficient as the camera can be
    handled by one crew member only.
    ● The director can introduce a higher
    level of realism with this production
    technique-hence pay more attention to
    details.
    ● Transportation of filming equipment is
    easier.
    ● Shots can be easily changed using the
    actor’s blocking.
    Formats of a Single Camera Production:

    1. Series

    Has a set number if episodes


    which it releases during a certain
    time of the year, even though a
    series may have a definite end to
    it. The story might continue into
    the second series. E.g - Desperate
    Housewives, Waterloo Road.
    2. Serial 3. Serial Drama

    Where the stories are continuous and there Stands on its own without breaking up
    are no set number of episodes, but into episodes or seasons. It is a single film
    continues all year round. E.g - Neighbours, or episode often a one-off drama created
    to deal with the realistic world or to
    Eastenders.
    convey an important message to the
    audience with a compelling story. E.g -
    What We Do in the Shadows.
    Genres of Single Camera Production:

    SCI-FI DRAMADOC CRIME PERIOD DRAMA COMEDY


    Conventional Camera Techniques:
    The most common type of
    camera angles and movements
    in single camera productions
    include long shots, mid close
    ups. Close ups , extreme close
    ups, single shots, pans, tracking,
    zooms, dolly, hand held, crane
    tilt, shot reverse shots, eye-level
    and other over the shoulder
    shots.
    Cold Opens:
    ● Cold opens, also known as sequence teasers, popularised in the mid 1960’s
    are a narrative tactic used in television and film that jump directly into a
    story at the beginning of the show before the title credits or the opening
    sequence are shown.
    ● This is often done to keep the audience engaged by involving them into the
    plot as early on as possible, which reduces the chances of them switching
    the channels.
    ● Although a cold open may be also used as a recap to relay what happened in
    the previous episode or any relevant storylines in regards to the current
    episode as well.
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