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Andy's Assignment - Single Camera

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  Single Camera During the production of a media product you have two choices; single camera or multi-camera. A single camera production uses just one camera, each shot is taken from one angle and then the camera is set up again for the next angle. Unlike a multi-camera setup where you can have multiple cameras set up in different angles with different shots in order to film a sequence simultaneously. While the single camera may take longer to setup than the multi-camera setup, it offers more control for the Director and versatility in shot types. Single camera is a method not only used in cinema but also in music videos, commercials, dramas and movies that are made for TV. However, in comparison the multi-camera set up is more frequently used in game shows, talk shows, soap operas, sitcoms and reality television. One of the main benefits of single camera productions is it costs significantly less than a multi-camera setup. This is mainly due to the significantly less staff and less eq
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Single Camera

 Single Camera Production Dunkirk Analysis - The entire scene is taken using one tracking/dollying shot. This is coupled with other types of shots like POV, crab shot and match on action shot. The entires sequence consisted of one continuous shot with a variety of camera movements that allowed for a simple transition to the next part of the shot. For example a one part we are walking with the main character and then he goes off screen to which the camera pans up towards the sail of the boat This is used to transition the Viewer in a subtle way without making them lose attention from the scene. Also, the camera always moves in a pattern, it goes from following the main character to panning away for a short moment. I think they have done this in order to make the Viewer feel as if they are alongside this main character, as if we the Viewer are also preparing for battle. Shot Reverse Shot Example - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0xiCIMIwLY Shot Reverse Shot - this is a film technique w
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