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Wildlife Documentary

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  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 ...

Single Camera Production for music videos

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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 vs Multi Camera Production

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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...