Single camera overview

Single camera production- a mode of production where one camera operates at a time and shots are done in the most economically efficient order.Therefore within single camera the camera will be facing towards one direct position meaning that in some cases when there is one actor they will be directly faced by the camera.However as the shots within single camera will switch from one angle to another this is further edited to ensure that it comes across to audience as one scene.

Some examples of use of single camera techniques is within dramas such as ugly betty along with music videos,documentaries,commercials and films.

Scifi

Sci-fi movies show science fiction in which things such as aliens and time travel is used therefore defining what it is (fiction).A good example of a successful Sci-fi movie is the matrix in which shows a range of things including unrealistic figures and time travel.Within Sci-fi movies other things are also shown such as futuristic figures for example robots and space crafts.Use of different shots is done within Sci-fi movies as the scenes should draw the audience in and amaze the audience that watch that certain movie.

Sci-fi also include series in which have futuristic and unrealistic figres.

Comedy
Crime
Period drama
Teen
Thriller


Explain what Single Camera Techniques are and give examples; such as sci fi, comedy, period drama, thriller, teen and crime.

• Choose four and explain how single camera techniques have been used. Talk about camera shots, lighting and sound.

Within a single camera format different shots are used to maximise the advantages of a single camera recording. The Master Shot is a wide shot of a scene that establishes the scene as this is the main shot that shows the occurrences.

Narrative Structures can Single strand or multi strand narrative.However both have different ways in which they lead as single strand focuses on a single main character. An example of use of single strand in which a central character is placed then focused upon is Iron man.Narrative Structures can also be Multi strand in which characters form the focus of the narrative for example in Friends. However despite both having a focus different characters are also shown within the series or movie. Within on going episodes different characters or groups of the characters may be the main point of the focus therefore meaning that it is multi strand but focusing on different characters within each episode. 

Single strand narrative

Telling a story from one person's point of view.Therefore this shows a single story or a description of a series of events.

Multi-strand narrative
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This is telling a story from more than one person's point of view.Therefore this is several story-lines within one film.

Todorov's Theory

According to Torodov's theory all narratives follow a structure of Equilibrium,Disruption and resolution.An equilibrium is the point in the film where everything is calm and normal traditionally a film starts with an equilibrium then move to disruption were there will be a scene in which a problem will be caused but then further solved or attempted to be resolved  as the narrative then moves to the point where the story is brought to a finish.

E.g.- A murder occurs and people are terrified,someone vanishes and the characters in the movie solve the case.

Todorov conventional narrative structure complete with five stages

Stage 1
A state of equilibrium is defined.

Stage 2
Disruption to the equilibrium by some action or crisis

Stage3
The Characters recognition that there has been a disruption and then they set goals to resolve problem.

Stage4

The Characters attempt to repair the disruption

Stage5
Situation is resolved, a conclusion is announced