single camera techniques essay
SINGLE CAMERA ESSAY In this essay, I shall attempt to outline single camera formats and the different uses for them in film. To do this I shall firstly explain which production single camera is used, deconstruct a two sequences and cross reference them and also how different types of cameras can add a certain effect to the film. Finally, I shall talk about the technical aspects to single camera including why a certain camera is used for certain production. Single camera formats are mainly used in films and high end production, this is because it gives the director more control over everything if this single camera format is used. This format gives the director control over lighting as the establishing shot is already set up and the different angles and close ups the lighting won't change as the settings are ideal for the establishing shot. Also it helps with the mise en scene as having one camera makes the director focus on the specific frame to give the scene its full mea...