Introduction:
In this blog post, I am going to provide examples of different drama genres which use single camera techniques and I am going to analyse the technical uses of sound, lighting and camera angles used within the media product.
Genre examples
Sci Fi - Doctor who (2)
Single camera techniques: Doctor Who has shown examples of single
camera techniques used when The Doctor is having a conversation with his
sidekick, Rose. This shows proof of the use of single camera techniques as
there are edits of over the shoulder shots showing the conversation.
Sound: The sound includes lots of sound effects to help the scene
match the sound (diegetic sounds), and there are use of sound tracks to
emphasise emotions within the shot. E.g slow music for sad scenes and energetic
music for fast/hyper scenes.
Lighting: The lighting included within Doctor Who were natural and
background light for normal/outside frames to help set the scene, but in action
scenes there is use of special lighting, such as coloured lights, filler, key
and back lights.
Camera angles: The camera angles that were mostly used in a Sci Fi
drama using single camera techniques are long shots and high angled shots. This
is so the drama fills the scene and all of the effects and action is shown in
the frames.
Comedy - Miranda (3)
Single camera techniques: Miranda shows use of single camera
techniques because when the protagonist is making a joke, she talks directly at
the audience to engage them in the program. To signify that she is talking to
the audience, the camera angles shift to show that she is jumping out of the
context she is in, to talk to the audience. This effect uses editing and single
camera techniques.
Sound: The sound effects that are included within a comedy sitcom
that uses single camera techniques are canned laughter when the protagonist
does/says something funny. The other sound is regular voices that are included
within the scene (diegetic).
Lighting: The lighting used are normal background and key lighting
to let the audience know that they are with the characters in the program and
the program is not staged.
Camera angles: Most of the camera angles included are mid shots,
to capture the motion and emotion of the characters, so they can fully
understand what is going to happen.
Crime - CSI: Miami (4)
Single camera techniques: CSI: Miami shows use of single camera
techniques when it uses editing and takes in showing a surrounding environment
in a crime scene. There are different camera angles and shots taken to show the
surrounding of a scene and they are joined together using editing techniques to
show the audience what is happening.
Sound: The sound used are natural diegetic sounds that are included
within the scene and it included backing music tracks to create emphasis on the
situation created. It includes dramatic music to build suspense and fast music
to create excitment in action scenes.
Lighting: The lighting used is darker and mainly back and filler
lights. This is because it will create tension and suspence, which is the type
of emotion they wish to portray.
Camera angles: The camera angles used are close-ups and mid shots
to show the emotion of the scene to the audience.
Period Drama - Downton Abbey (5)
Single camera techniques: Downton Abbey shows proof on the use of
single camera techniques by taking repeated shots of a group conversation that
a couple of characters have. The camera angles are individual mid shots of the
group and the scene changes from each character as they are speaking.
Sound: There is regular diegetic sounds included within the scene
as well as delicate and small sounds to help create the tension within the
frame. It includes sound tracks like deep dramatic music and uplifting music
for emotion.
Lighting: The lighting used are low dim tones to represent the era
in which the program is representing (old, victorian times). This is because
there was no electricity and the creators wanted the program feel authentic.
There is use of filler lights to help make the scene a little clearer and to
help the natural light surroundings.
Camera angles: The camera angles that are included mainly in
period dramas are over the shoulder shots and mid shots, so it can capture the
drama happening between two protagonists and capture the emotion being shown.
Teen dramas - Hollyoaks (6)
Single camera techniques: The use of single camera techniques are
shown in a teen drama when they switch from different storylines. This is proof
of single camera production because the camera uses editing to switch
characters/settings/storylines.
Sound: There is use of diegetic sounds included within the frames
to make the scene sound natural and they include use of music in the background
which relates to the mood of the environment. e.g. slow music for emotional
scenes.
Lighting: The lighting used are natural lighting to help the
audience feel as if they are within the drama and scenes. This helps the
audience get into the story and get the full emotion trying to be portrayed.
Camera angles: There are various camera angles used within teen
dramas as they try to capture all the emotion and action happening in the
scene. Some examples of angles used are over the shoulder shots, mid shots,
long shots, panning and tracking, etc.
Thriller - Revenge (7)
Single camera techniques: Thriller dramas such as revenge shows
proof on the use of single camera techniques by using a lot of editing and
retakes when doing fast chase or suspense scenes. There is use of different
camera angles and constant scene changes to create the build up of tension for
the audience.
Sound: The sound used in the drama are diegetic sounds of people
talking, machinery, animals, sea waves, etc. but it also included dramatic
sound tracks to build suspense and an atmosphere within the scene.
Lighting: The lighting is very dark and dull to create a sense of
mystery and tension within the scenes. it is mostly natural light and filler
lights to help light up the scene, but to make sure it creates shadows.
Camera angles: The camera angles mostly used within this thriller
genre drama are close up shots and over the shoulder shots. This is to create
drama and tension, and to show the conversation between the protagonists.
Bibliography:
(2) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxXAY7LyjcM
(18/10/2012)
(3) http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00wh2z7/Miranda_Series_2_Lets_Do_It/
(18/10/2012)
(4) http://www.cbs.com/shows/csi_miami/video/595417256/mia30-1119-promo
(18/10/2012)
(5) http://www.itv.com/itvplayer/video/?Filter=326395
(18/10/2012)
(6) http://www.channel4.com/programmes/hollyoaks/4od
(18/10/2012)
(7) http://www.channel4.com/programmes/revenge/4od (18/10/2012)
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