Merlin

I have been analysing an episode of Merlin. When analysing I see that it was filmed using a single camera technique, here i have described the technique used in detail:

Narrative: Narrative is the way the story is structured. Linear narrative is the cause and effect pushes the narrative along. This is set in linear order as It is set from the beginning to the end. Realist narrative is when the audience needs to believe the action. It’s a closed narrative as there was no cliff hanger.

Mise en scene: The costumes worn are old Victorian as the men wear knight like costumes. The scenes are set in a forest and also in a castle. The lighting is mainly used when focusing on a particular character. Candles light shows us the era as there was no light.   Horses and boats show that they are the only transport at this time.

Editing techniques: 180 degree line often used to create sense of realism, continuity and order of the audience. However 180 degree line was broken. (which you can’t do with a multi camera) which is achievable because you won’t see the other cameras. Adds to the chaos and adventure of the scene. Shot reverse shot editing used : unlike MCT, SCT uses more variations, high angles and low angle. There is no rule the scene is filmed from any angle as there is no 90 degree rule. And the camera is a single camera shot so there is no need to worry about capturing any other cameras.

Camerawork: This is all filmed with a single camera as it allows the camera to move freely and stand anywhere on set without capturing another camera in the scene, this means that there is no 90 degree rule. In the studio it is more time consuming because they have to film the same sequence from different shots and light actions each time, it can save time and money , can help to achieve more unconventional and expressionist camerawork. You can get much closer to the action e.g. close up shots and extreme close ups, more expressions e.g. high angle, low angle, bird’s eye view. More camera movement which is important to build tension in an action packed scene, wider range of shots.

The night watch

I have been analysing an episode of Merlin. When analysing I see that it was filmed using a single camera technique, here i have described the technique used in detail:

Narrative: It is set in a fragmented structure as it starts from the end and goes 3 three years twice. It is also a realist narrative as it makes the audience believe the story line and to believe it actually happened. This is a closed narrative as there is no cliff hanger.

Mise en scene: This film is set during the second world war in London, this is showing how people may have lived during the blitz. The scenes also show how rough the streets of London looked as they was attacked by bombs, and how their houses looked. They dress in old fashion clothes, this implies that it is about times during the war as the clothes worn are not modern.

Editing techniques: This film is filmed using a single camera technique. the 180 degree line may be used when filming to give the sense of realism and order so the audience do not get confused when watching this film. Single camera is also used  when filming you will not be able to see any other cameas. This allows the filming to run smoothly without any worries. Shot reverse shot editing used : unlike MCT, SCT uses more variations, high angles and low angle.

Camerawork: This is all filmed with a single camera as it allows the camera to move freely and stand anywhere on set without capturing another camera in the scene, this means that there is no 90 degree rule. In the studio it is more time consuming because they have to film the same sequence from different shots and light actions each time, it can save time and money , can help to achieve more unconventional and expressionist camerawork. You can get much closer to the action e.g. close up shots and extreme close ups, more expressions e.g. high angle, low angle, bird’s eye view. More camera movement which is important to build tension in an action packed scene, wider range of shots.

Gavin and Stacey

Narrative: It’s set in a linear order as it is set from beginning to end. It’s also a realist narrative as the audience will believe it’s real life. It’s a closed narrative as there was no cliff hanger.

Mise- en- scene: This scene in Essex And Wales. The actors wear modern designer clothing which is more up to date. The scenes are also set in modern houses. The decorations in the houses and also outside show us that it is Christmas time and this scene will relate to Christmas.

Editing techniques: This programme is a multi camera setup. There was multiple angles used when filming the scenes. This may make the programme longer to edit as there will be more shots to edits from all different cameras. However multi cameras can be an advantage as u can film all different angls at once. This could be good when trying to capture facial expressions.

Camerawork: This is all filmed using a multi camera set up as it allows different shots to be captured at the same time. However they may have to stick to the 180 degree rule as they may capture the other cameras filming in there shot. This may be more time consuming as they may to edit the different angle shots.

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Single camera set-up is usually used as a method of shooting films and television programs. This is a easier and cheaper way to film as it will cost less in general. Shows like The Office and television adverts are usually filmed with one camera. The name single camera set up indicates that only one camera is used when filming, each shot is filmed at different times which then the camera is reset and moved to get different angles.

This image shows how single camera setups are usually used with one camera and one camera man, often looking straight at the actors or scene to show was is being looked at. Single camera setups are also a good way of showing some ones point of view for example Peep Show is filmed using a single camera and mainly each shot is showing the persons point of view, this enables the actors to move freely with the camera without bumping into any other cameras along the way and is very effective.

Single camera set ups are different to multi camera set ups as multi cameras set ups are based using a variety of different cameras to capture different shots which could be happening at the same time.  However this method is more expensive as to hire more cameras it will cost more money and it will also cost money to pay the people who are controlling the cameras, where as a single camera shot is only used by one person so only one person would get paid for using the camera.

This image shows how multi camera set ups are usually used with a multiple of people using different cameras at the at the same time to capture different angles of the same shot. A multi camera shot may be used in live shows to ensure the get every movement of the person being filmed so they don’t miss anything .however these cameras may not need to move from the position they are in as they may bump into other cameras and other cameras will have already captured the action.

There are many advantages and disadvantage of using a single camera set up. The advantages may be that it is easier to film a point of view shot as the person will be able to walk around freely with a camera to capture everything the person sees this could make the viewer feel like they are actually there. Single camera set ups are also easier and cheap to produce as the company will not have to pay out for other cameras to be used as they would only need one, this also means that money will be saved on wages as they may only need one person to film as there is only one camera being used.

The disadvantages of using a single camera shot is that it may take longer to produce something as only one camera is being used. This means that they may only be able to use the 90 degrees rule as it may take too long to film other angles, this also ensures the viewer doesn’t get confused where the actors are standing. Single camera shots will also take longer as the camera person will have to film the same scene multiple times, with each time the shot taken at a different angle.

It may be more appropriate to use a multi camera set up when filming live shows as then every angle of the scene is being filmed so every little detail gets captured. As they do not have time to stop the scene to capture it from a different angle as the show is live. They will also not be able to edit the show so they need as many cameras as possible, this may be used to capture people facial expressions and movements that are made so nothing is missed.  Multi camera set ups may also be used when filming an explosion as they may not be able to re film that specific scene as it may cost a lot of money, so if they have a variety of cameras on set the can capture every single angle and detail and edit it in a later process.

Programmes like The Office tend to use single camera set up, as this may be a low budgeted show and it may cost the company less money in producing it, as the scene is just based in one place ‘the work office’ they will not need a variety of cameras to capture the shots, this means at the end they edit the show before airing it. Certain adverts may also use single camera set ups as they will be cheaper to film as most adverts are on low budgets. Merlin is also used using a single camera this allows the camera to move freely without capturing other cameras in the scene as there will be no 180 degree rule, however this may take longer to film but it will cost the company less money to produce as only one camera is being used and only one camera man will be needed.

A single camera set up may not work for a news programme is it is live as they will not have time while filming to edit certain parts. A single camera set up will only be able to focus on one specific place. This means that the camera may not be able to capture other things that are happening.