Single Cam lesson

Darren Thomas

 

• Conventional
• Unconventional

Single Camera
1 Camera
Multi Camera

Formats
Single cam drama
Series
Serial
One off drama
Short >    Time
Feature>   1 1/2 Onwards

Narrative Structure
Narrative = Story + Plot

Story  = The events that happen
Plot =  The order of events

1. Beginning
2. Middle
3. End

Linear Narrative = Forward
Non Linear = Backwards (Flashback) Or (Flash forward)
(Time Scale)

1. Order - Equilibrium
2. Disorder - Disequilibrium
3. Order - Re-Equilibrium

     Equilibrium -

a state in which opposing forces or influences are balanced.

 "the task is                     maintenance of social equilibrium"

 

Disequilibrium - 

a loss or lack of equilibrium or stability, especially in relation to supply, demand, and prices.

Quadrophenia

1979

 Frank Roddam

1. What are the formats?

This is a feature Length single cam drama.

2. What is the Narrative structure?

Linear.

3. Think about use of
A. Camera - Old
B. Sound -
C. lights -

4. Relationships between sounds and image?
The relationships fit in with the actions, doors opening, the atmosphere.