Andy's Assignment - Single Camera
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 les...