LESSON 1 - WHAT IS SINGLE CAMERA PRODUCTION?
TASK 1
Task 1: Understanding 'single camera
production'
a) Define 'single camera production':
b) Identify the advantages and
disadvantages of single camera production (refer to examples where you can):
Advantages
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Disadvantages
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d) List 3
examples of single camera shows/films (aim for different genres)
1)
2)
3)
List 3
examples of multi-camera shows (aim for different genres)
1)
2)
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4) What is the definition of genre? Why is this important for audiences?
Task: Definitions for format, genre and
narrative structure
Complete the definitions below, giving an example of a SCP
for each.
You must
provide a detailed explanation for each term, following class discussions and
independent research. This will be vital for the assignment.
Series
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Single drama
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Crime drama genre
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Soap Opera
genre
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Sitcom/Comedy
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Linear narrative
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Nonlinear narrative
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Multistrand narrative
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Open ending narrative
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Closed ending narrative
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Realist narrative
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Anti-realist narrative
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Lesson 3: Camera Techniques
This is the link to the powerpoint we went through in class (26th Sep/27th Sep) that helped us to understand the significance of camera angles, shots, frames and movement. Also this Powerpoint has helpful links to subjects such as Mis En Scene and Lighting/Continuity in production. If you are not up to date with the tasks we have done in class, please make sure you go through this document and catch up.
Activity 2: Find the image
Download this form: ‘FIND THE IMAGE’, upload it onto your blog and underneath find images to convey the shot type. E.g. 1: paste image onto your blog and describe the dramatic effect it has on the audience i.e. ’to establish a clear location’
This is the link to the powerpoint we went through in class (26th Sep/27th Sep) that helped us to understand the significance of camera angles, shots, frames and movement. Also this Powerpoint has helpful links to subjects such as Mis En Scene and Lighting/Continuity in production. If you are not up to date with the tasks we have done in class, please make sure you go through this document and catch up.
Activity 2: Find the image
Download this form: ‘FIND THE IMAGE’, upload it onto your blog and underneath find images to convey the shot type. E.g. 1: paste image onto your blog and describe the dramatic effect it has on the audience i.e. ’to establish a clear location’
Activity 2 continued-Find the image
Download this form: ‘FIND THE IMAGE 2’, upload it onto your blog and underneath find images to convey the shot name. E.g. 1: paste image onto your blog and describe the dramatic effect it has on the audience i.e. ’to look down on the person of focus and make them appear superior
Download this form: ‘FIND THE IMAGE 2’, upload it onto your blog and underneath find images to convey the shot name. E.g. 1: paste image onto your blog and describe the dramatic effect it has on the audience i.e. ’to look down on the person of focus and make them appear superior
Task 3: Technical analysis
Define the following technical elements in detail.
CAMERA SHOT TYPES
Close up
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Extreme close up
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Medium shot
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Establishing shot
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Long shot
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High angle
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Low angle
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Coverage
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CAMERA MOVEMENT
Track
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Pan
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Tilt
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Zoom
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LIGHTING
High key
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Low key
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Natural
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Artificial
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EDITING
Continuity
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Cut
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Montage
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Split-screen
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SOUND
Diegetic
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Non-diegetic
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SCRIPTING
Building a scene/story
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We will work through the following slides in class and discuss; any further tasks will be carried out on the blog
We will work through the following slides in class and discuss; any further tasks will be carried out on the blog
TASK: Narrative
As you watch the film, answer the following questions about the narrative.
Does the clip reveal a linear or non-linear narrative?
How can you tell this?
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Realist or anti-realist? How can you tell this?
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Open or closed ending? How can you tell this?
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What genre is the programme or film?
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How can you tell the genre?
(Characters, editing, camera, narrative, lighting, settings, sounds, themes)
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Additional reading on building a story and scripting
SHORT FILMS FROM LESSON
JONAH - SHORT FILM LINK
GET OFF MY LAND - SHORT FILM
GROUPS |
Helpful Websites for Screenwriting
https://screencraft.org/2014/09/19/the-top-screenwriting-terms/https://www.writersstore.com/how-to-write-a-screenplay-a-guide-to-scriptwriting/
https://www.studiobinder.com/blog/6-essential-screenwriting-tips-for-writing-better-movie-dialogue/
https://www.universalclass.com/articles/writing/creating-dialogue-in-screenwriting.htm
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