Jahela: Unit 20 - Single Camera

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Camera M ovement Camera Movement are extremely important when filming certain scenes in movie in order to portray to the audience exactly what is happening and also how they should feel in response. The variety of different shots in a film also contribute to the cinematic feel and professionalism of a motion picture. There are five main camera movements: Panning Shot, Tilting Shot, Pedestal Shot, Dolly Shot and Tracking Shot. PANNING SHOT:  In movies a panning shot is when the camera's focus is still however swivelling horizontally from left to right. This can be an effective shot when attempting to build  tension and intrigue the audience as it follow s t he action closely.  For inst ance,  in the example I have chosen the camera is closely changing the audience's focus from the back of a car to the front door which is opening and the person who is driving makes their first appearance in the scene. There is little focus on the make and model of the car...

Every movie has a narrative structure which guides the plot of the movie and is used to keep the audience engaged. Film theorist Tzventan Todorov was the first to identify that almost every narrative story followed the same 5 stages. The first is the equilibrium this is always at the start of a film when director gives the audience a glimpse into the character's regular life before any eventful scenario. The second stage is the disruption which is the event or situation which causes a shift or change in the character otherwise ordinary life. The disruption is made extremely evident to the audience due to the contrast to the previous few scenes which have already been established. The third stage in the narrative structure is recognition  where a character in the narrative story most often the main character who is viewed as the 'hero' realises the disruptive 'problem' and takes action to fix it. The fourth stage is repair  where the 'hero' character...

Mise-en-scè ne The word Mise en scène is French for 'placing on stage' which means that the definition is the arrangement or placement of props, scenery and lighting etc included on stage in order to add different elements to the plot of certain clues to the audience. In films, the framework and camerawork are both of extreme importance when thinking about mise-en-scene as the director is in charge of what is in the frame, where and how they are placed. In many cases the display and layout of mise-en-scene is extremely important when evoking certain emotions in the audience which is essential to the narrative structure and is permeated to the whole duration of the film. Mise-en-scene in Inception: Opening Scene: In the film Inception, every scene includes different elements which are all essential in setting the tone and mood of the movie. The opening scene of the movie perfectly depicts  how mise-en-scene can be used in order to hint at plot points which is later revea...

  Wildlife Documentary- Planet Earth                   (Single Camera Production) Advantages for Single Camera Production:   One advantage for a wildlife documentary such as  BBC's Planet Earth using Single Camera Production would be that it is less intrusive for the animals and their environment. This is both financially and morally better for the reputation of the production company. Wildlife filmmakers make a great attempt to avoid any attention being drawn to them by limiting the amount of human activity in order to avoid any harm and distress to the wild animals who might be threatened by their presence. There are also creative advantages to SCP such as the it allows the document to have a cinematic quality which otherwise would be ruined if filmed with a multi -camera set up, as the risk of other cameras in the shot will lose the raw, natural representation of animals in their habitat. This cinematic ...

SCP for music videos There are many reasons as to why directors and artists choose single camera production for music videos, however the most common is that it is essential when adding a more cinematic feel. This way the music video including the song is well received by the public as it is entertaining, innovative and visually aesthetic. Music Videos are essential for the exposure of the artists and a way to further convey the message their music is advocating and also helps an artist establish their identity.  Childish Gambino - 'This is America' The music video for Childish Gambino's, 'This is America' has become a cultural phenomenon due to the sensitive topic matters which are exhibited in the music video and lyrics to the song. In the single camera production, Childish Gambino plays the role of America himself by portraying the violence against African-American communities, police brutality and how entertainment is used to mask the reality and ...

SINGLE CAMERA: ADVANTAGES Single Camera productions are movies or any motion picture filmed by only one camera where all the shots taken are edited to seem like a fluent continuous scene. Directors often opt to use a single camera as there are many creative advantages as otherwise awkward scenes can be achieved easily as well as it avoids other cameras from being in the shot. These both contribute to the cinematic feel of the production as directors can focus on a particular detail which in turns assures that the narrative of the film is not lost for the a udience members. Moreover, there are also more obvious advantages such as it is cheaper for the production team as less equipment is needed for filming and lighting. Popular TV series which use single camera techniques include Modern Family, New Girl, The Office and Brooklyn nine-nine. Movies which include Single Camera production would be Clueless and The Addams Family. BROOKLYN NINE-NINE - Sitcom In the Sitcom Brooklyn nine-n...

Establishing Long Shot                                                                                                                                                                     Establishing Long Shot angles are filmed from a significant distance and give a wider perspective of the scene for the audience. They are also vital for establishing where the movie or TV series will be set and the action will take place. In this bird's eye view opening scene from the movie The Devil wears Prada, the skyline of New York city's skyscrapers are presented in order to set the scene an...