Assignment 1

         Task 1

         In a single camera production, there are many genres within the TV and Film industry that use only one camera. This could be because the Directors are trying to portray certain meanings or unable to obtain multiple cameras because of the budget, but we know that a single camera production is likely to be more cheaper than a multi-camera production, its even in the name, but why do big companies choose a single camera production over the other, clearly not solely due to its pricing, a single camera production offers quality shots with broader location choices and are much more flexible which is a win-win. But maybe that ins't quite enough, in terms of cost aside from the cost of cameras, the editing wouldn't be as complex and probably be less of a hassle which avoids the trouble of cutting and editing different scenes as the production comes to place, it will all be done in one place saving money on hiring staff. In short a single camera production means less staff, slightly better quality and the director has more control over each shot.
                
        Example of a single camera production: Doctor who

         This would be used with a single camera as it would be cheaper to make for the writers, it will also be done because in a show like Doctor Who, as it is a single drama and an anti realist show, they will shoot with a single camera so they can portray the full landscapes to the audience so they will get a better feel for the show and will become more interested in it. It is also done to capture all of the expressions on the characters faces, this is done for the audience to begin to feel more emotional attachment towards them, for this, they will use close ups and extreme close ups much more often than a multi camera production would.

          


          Crime

         Using single camera techniques in a crime genre can give the opportunity to experiment with lighting. For example low key lighting can be used to create tension between characters. Like period dramas single camera techniques are also used to allow for actors to develop and get into their roles. Crime scenes often use a single camera production due to the fast pace the film is in, the vast amount of locations can be filmed using one camera as majority of the time the camera focuses on either the protagonist or the villain. 

          Here's a following clip of BTS of Breaking Bad.

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EK0jayJR_RU

         Example of a multi-camera production: Jeremy Kyle Show

          The Jeremy Kyle show is shot on multi cameras because it is a talk show, it must be captured through different shot types such as close ups and mid shots, it also must be shot from other angles, so there will be different camera set ups around the focus point. If this was shot with a single camera, then it would not be able to capture all of the right footage, by using multi camera, it ensures that one camera can focus on the close ups of the guests and the host, other can focus on the long shots, master shots and many others.

      
            A multi camera has has the benefit of providing for the live audiences as well whereas single camera productions are unable to, however it doesn't take up the lose because majority of the audiences is at home therefore it is a bonus.

          Multi-camera productions is present in some dramas too, with multiple cameras, you don't have to choose between what to film because the coverage is there. Actors can focus more on perfecting their roles and less time dealing with the production side of things

Narrative Structures

Todorov's theory consists of 5 stages, these stages are:

1. Equilibrium everything as it should be.

2. Disruption which something happens, that disrupts the peace/norm

3. Recognition realization that disruption has occurred

4. Repair an attempt to repair the disruption

5. NEW equilibrium a restored order

A Linear narrative is film the follows a chronological pattern, majority of films use a linear narrative construct, whereas other films that do not follow this pattern is categorised into Non-Linear, this can be easily spotted by techniques such as flashbacks. I will be firstly analysing Linear Narratives first in the paragraph below.

                                     An example of a Linear film would be: Avatar (2009).

This screenshot shows the main character entering the virtual machine to be transported to his avatar.

This screenshot shows the protagonist on a mission after entering the new body. This was right after him entering the virtual machine, by doing this it gives the audience a straight thrill and it entertains them through the continuous plot instead of giving flashbacks as it is not as intriguing, because the storyline is interesting especially in sci-fi films the audience would want to know what is going to happen next so by using a Linear Narrative there is no delay.

A Non Linear film is a film that does not follow a chronological order, a non-linear film uses techniques like flashbacks:

By using flashbacks this gives a better understanding to why something is happening as it unfolds the story in a unique way, similar to like consequential-ism theory,  The use of flashback gives the audience ‘back story’ and a additional understanding.

You can get a richer story by using non-linear which may appeal to the audience more as it could have a unique style.


Task 3 

Example of a film with an open ended narrative would be Inception.

By having a open ended narrative meaning that something is left unresolved allows the audience continue guessing and debating.
By leaving it unresolved it can lead to:
Social interaction this is where people can communicate through varies ways such as social media about the subject which could continue debates long after the film has finished.

In a closed ended film you will either have a happy ending or sad ending in most cases, for audiences that watch many films following this construct may be a little cynical or "boring" however people may argue that having a closed ending will provide satisfaction but sometimes the plot may be too boring and end up with reactions that are dull, this is where open-ended films come in, it provides a mystery for the audience to solve and not only that but it could even take a second viewing to understand fully what the plot is about which could lead to debates on which theories are right or wrong such as with the movie inception, there are still may sites on the web that are trying to debunk the mystery of the ending whether the protagonist is in a dream or the reality.







Skyline is another example of an open-ended film, the end of the film shows us a scene of the protagonist who got his brains ripped out by aliens inside the mother-ship, the plot thickens after the protagonist has died, further on in the movie around the ending scene shows us that the protagonist is still alive although he is a alien now this reassures the audience and could give them a glimmer of hope but the film ends here.

Example of a closed ended film would be Karate kid (2010) follows a linear plot where a kid who has been transported to China being forced to follow the rules and attend school and getting in to trouble but his troubles are yearned through learning Kung Fu. 


 This scene is of Jaden smith playing karate kid and facing his final fight against the so called bad guy, by having a closed ending, he either wins the fight or loses this both gives the audience a better viewing due to the completion of the storyline, if this was an open-ended narrative it could frustrate the audience as it would feel like the story hasn't ended yet and bothersome to watch another sequel just to find out who wins. By being an closed ended film this allows the audience to indulge in the story and allow a more satisfying feeling when the plot ends in this case the Karate kid beats his opponent. 

Attack the block is another example of an close-ended film. During the last scenes the boys defeat the aliens, with it being a complete plot this enhances the moments where they survived and defeat the aliens making it more satisfactory for the audience.