Unit 22 task 1 -Single and Multi Camera Analysis

   Single Camera and Multi-camera Production

         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.

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

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


Comedy:

Comedy usually bases on how the guy acts or his jokes therefore a single production is cheaper and perfect.

         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.