Task 1 (P1,M1,D1)
The Multi-camera technique is were more than one camera is used to shoot a production at the same time. The kind of programs which use this technique are: chat shows, reality t.v, panel shows (e.g 8 out of 10 cats) and sitcoms. Generally any live shows use this setup as this way all the action happening on stage and in the audience can be captured and the director can switch between cameras. This creates an exciting atmosphere as the laughter and applause from the audience is real and the cameras can capture the reactions of the people involved.
There are advantages to using the multi-camera set up rather than the single camera set up. Although more cameras are needed, it it cheaper to shoot a production using a multi-camera set-up and takes less time as a scene onlyneeds to be performed once. As there is more than one camera, the different angles and shots can betaken at the same, therefore it saves a lot of time compared to the single camera set-up.
The picture above is of a basic multi-camera set up. For a multi-camera shoot, two or more cameras will be placed in different positions in the studio facing the particular scene in question. The cameras being used will be filming different shots and angles which the director can switch to during a show (particularly in live programs). For example, (using the picture above) Camera 1 could be a close up of character A, Camera 2 could be a medium shot of both characters, Camera 3 could be an establishing shot of the entire scene including the background and lastly camera 4 could be a close up of character B. Using these different shots, the director can make interesting show, with a variety of angles.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multiple-camera_setup
Task 2 (P1,M1,D1)
Liam Mower on Blue Peter
This clip begins with an establishing shot of the stage with Liam Mower in the centre, which shows that he is the focus point of the clip. The camera zooms towards Mower to a medium shot which shows the audience the face of the main character. There is then a transition to a camera which is positioned in almost a birds eye shot as it moves closer to the charcter, to an extreme medium shot, then the camera zooms out to another establishing shot. Throughout this clip there are transitions from camera to camera on different shots. Also the camera is contantly moving which makes it more interesting for the audience to watch, as at the beginning the character is stood in one place when me is singing. As the music changes and he begins dancing, the camera shots work in the same way, zooming in and out from establishing shots to medium shots, however because the pace of the music has become more upbeat, the transitions are quicker and shorter to fit with the music. Also when he is dancing, there is a close-up of his feet which is effective as it shows the audience his footwork. As he starts singing again, the camera work slows down in accordance with the tempo of the music. There is a close-up of his face which brings the audiences focus back to his singing. When the performance is finished, and he is being interviewed the camera work is more still and the transition are quick and sharp rather than slow and zooming as seen previously which emphasises that the performance has finished.
Mcfly - Star girl
This clip, which is also a musical performce is shown differently to that on Blue Peter. It begins with a long shot of Mcfly which shows the audience that they are the central focus of the coming clip. Throughout the clip the camera work is still and there is little movement, however there is variety in the shots as it quickly switchs constantly from camera to camera showing the band and the small audience of two young girls and the two presenters that are watching. This is effective as it shows the reactions and enjoyment of the audience during the performance. The main shots used in this clip are medium and long shots at eye-level which gives the performance a more personal and warm feeling for the audience. There are also close ups of members of the band at times which are effective bacause it shows the emotions and enjoyment that the band members have whilst performing.
TMi - Fearne Cottons sandwiches of doom
The clip begins with a medium shot of Fearne as she starts speaking which shows her importance as she is the presenter of the show, and focuses the audiences attention on her. There is then a long shot from a different angle showing the rest of the people in the room giving the audience a feeling of the situation and the surroundings then it quickly switches back to a medium shot of Fearne. As she is making the sandwiches, the shots are extremely quick and fast paced, also the camera work is still throughout. There is the occasional zoom in/out, however this doesn't last long. These quick shots are effective as it fits with the tone of the clip which is quite fast paced and there is a lot going on, also there are very few transitions which keeps the clip at this fast-pace. There are several close-ups throughout the clip Fearne's hands to show the audience more clearly what shes doing.
Task 2 cont..
1st clip
Throughout this clip, the camera work is varied, starting with an establishing shot of the stage, moving to long shots of different areas. The camera is contastly zooming in/out while transitioning between cameras which maitains the veiwers interest as it gives the feeling that the veiwers are involved and part of the performance. Also there are long shots of the audience, showing that the performance is live which adds to maintaining the veiwers interest, as is shows the realness and talent of the band. The variety of angles and shots communcate the meaning to the veiwers as they are juxtaposed against the band who are stood still for the whole performance. This contrast shows the freedom of expression the band has and the art of their performance.
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Task 5 (P1,M1,D1)
This is the shooting script and floor plan for our multi-camera program, Friday World.
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Task 7 (P1,M1,D1)
The TV program we recorded was called Friday World and the role i played within my group was Sound Engineer.
Task 8 (P1,M1,D1)
Evaluation
Purpose:
The purpose of our TV program was to entertain, slightly inform and create light-hearted fun atmosphere for our target audience; high school students. We included a variety of short films, to appeal to the different styles of our target audience, these were:
Glee music video (This is very popular with teenagers at the moment)
Valentines Daydream "Scream" spoof (This was as we recorded our program close to Valentines day so we added comedy to the occasion)
Orchestra (This is a filming of a professional orchestra which came to the school, and some students got involved with this)
The conga (Students all participated in doing the conga around the school)
I think we achieved our purpose as the films we broadcasted had comedic and entertainment aspects and also, as it involved students from the school, it appealed to our target audience as they felt they were part of the program. Also the presenters were informative of up and coming events occurring within the school.
Audience:
As we had a live audience when we recorded our program we asked the audience after the production for their feedback and here are some of their comments:
"The camerawork was consistent and there were enough different shots used so that it remained interesting to watch."
"I liked it! It was very entertaining - all the way through."
"There was a part right at the beginning when I couldn't hear the presenters talking which confused me a little."
" I liked how it was quite cheerful and happy."
We were happy with this feedback and I agree with the comment about the sound of the presenters at the beginning and I have accepted that things can go wrong during a live production. I am glad that the program came across cheerful and happy as this ws the mood we were trying to create.
Representation issues:
As our program was for entertainment purposes, we gave out positive messages to create a light, fun atmosphere. For example we had a video of the students from our school doing the conga which was positive as it involved our target audience so it was especially entertaining for them. Our program involved males and females, both with the presenting and in the short films we broadcasted. We had one male presenter and one female presenter to bring different aspects to the program, and also the audience can relate to either one. We did not use different ethnic groups, as we did not have the opportunity to and it wasn't an issue.
As we had several short films within our multi-camera program, there was a number of music tracks used throughout the program. However they were all relevant to the mood we were trying to create of light-hearted, fun entertainment. For example the Glee music videos are very popular at the moment, therefore we chose it because of its entertaining, fun value. The location we used was the Friday world studio in our school. This was appropriate because its position means we can broadcast to the students efficiently. Also the studio was a satisfactory size for the equipment we used and for the presenters.
The language used by the presenters was informal and in their regional dialect which was suitable for the target audience as it is high school students therefore using formal language wouldn't be appropriate. Also they have the same regional dialect, so they could understand and relate to the presenters.
Technical issues:
The presenters used an omni-directional microphone which they both spoke into. It was important to use this microphone rather than a uni-directional microphone as the the sound needed to picked up from different directions. We had some technical difficulties with the sound at the beginning of the recording as we could not hear the presenters speaking at all. However this was quickly resolved by a technician within 30 seconds and we were able to hear the presenters clearly. At the time this cause a panic as we were not sure when the sound would come back, but we accepted that this can happen when recording a live program.
We used two cameras to film the presenters. One camera was set on a low-angle shot, the second camera was set on a medium shot of the presenters and we switched to close ups of each presenter throughout the recording. The camerawork was steady, and we used still shots rather than moving during a shot so not to confuse the audience. There was a slight hiccup at one point were the camera went to an extreme close up of one of the presenters faces, but this was quickly solved by moving out to a close up. I feel that there was enough variety to keep our audience interested, as the cuts to the presenters were short and sharp, and we used a number of shots.
Conventions/Narrative:
The following things are what i think is typical of the genre we chose:
-Comedy
-Informal
-Visual Effects
-A Variety of shots
-Bright colors
-Upbeat, appropriate music
-Entertainment
-Slightly inform
I think aspects of our program were similar to that of a professional product. We used bright, colorful backdrops behind the presenters which is a technique used by professionals in programs i have seen which are similar to our genre. The music we used throughout the production was upbeat and cheery which added to the mood we wanted to create of fun, happiness and entertainment which is similar to what professionals would do.
Professional producers will have many advantages compared to us. They will have a considerably bigger budget than us which will allow them to purchase high quality equipment and have a wider variety of music and sound effects. Also they have access to a large team of professionals which would mean that the production would get finished faster, saving time and money. Overall professional producers can produce a substantially better outcome.
Self evaluation and future targets:
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