Types and Platforms -

Many moving image productions use single camera techniques, such as...

Dramas
Sitcoms
Documentaries
Adverts
Music Videos
Promotional videos

Platforms for single camera productions -

Tv
Film
Cinema
Streaming
Film Festivals

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Rules of continuity -

30 degree rule - The 30 degree rule suggests that the camera should move a minimum of 30 degrees to the subject between successive shots of the same person or object. If the camera is moved less than 30 degrees the results will look something like a jump cut, and that will become jarring and distract the viewer from the story 180 degree rule - T he 180 degree rule is a basic guideline that refers to the spatial relationship between a character and another character or object in a scene by keeping the camera on one side of the two characters. this technique allows the viewer to take in any unseen movement happening behind or around the main subject. This is an example of breaking the 180 degree rule taken from 'The Shining'. Jack Torrance is the newly hired, mentally unstable caretaker of the Overlook Hotel, he confronts the ghost of Delbert Grady in the bathroom of the hotel bar, when Jack goes to clean up after he has spilled a drink on himself...

Horror/Thriller

Santa Clarita Diet - Santa Clarita Diet is an american horror-comedy series, first released on February 3rd 2017 and created by Victor Fresco, starring Drew Barrymore and Timothy Olyphant. The series follows Joel and Sheila Hammond who are estate agents. The couple are faced with a series of obstacles when sheila becomes a zombie and craves human flesh. Whilst Sheilas family are trying to help sheila through this difficult time, they have to deal with neighbors and cultural norms whilst simultaneously trying to get to the bottom of a mythological mystery. This scene begins using non-degetic fast paced audio, that micmicks the sound of footsteps. This has been used for the purposes of narrative development because it foreshadows the idea that the couple are about to do something out of the ordinary...again. The scene begins with an establishing shot of the mortuary, consisting of predominantly yellow colors which could suggest that the building has aged with time. Additional...

Shot types -

Establishing shot - An establishing shot is used to establish the context of a scene by reflecting the relationship between important figures and objects. Close up shot - A close up shot is used to tightly frame a person or object. Close ups are common and are usually used with medium and long shots. This deep eye level close up of the Mad Hatter has been taken from Tim Burtons 'Alice in wonderland'. Using a close up allows the viewer to understand more about the characters personality. The viewer may begin to notice his piercing green eyes with purple circles underneath and pale skin, which suggests that he might be slightly unhinged. Furthermore, this shot utilizes split lighting t create harsh shadows on one side of his face which creates the impression of evil. Extreme close up - An extreme close-up is used to emphasize a specif feature of the subject by filling the frame. This technique is usually used on eyes, mouths and important objects to make the audience...

Single camera techniques

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