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.

miss the sreen shots wont upload i will put them on when i come back.