BTEC TV and Film portfolio: Multi Camera Techniques- Live TV

Tasks 1 & 2 Programme Formats

Task 1

The multiple camera format is used mostly for live television shows and events. The types of shows that would use this technique would be, sitcoms for example Friends, The Cosby Show etc. These programmes would use this because it makes the shooting and editing processes quicker, because they are able to shoot a scene from a number of different angles at the same time, making continuity a lot better and also meaning that once a scene is done to the standard that is required then it would be finished and ready for editing, instead of being single camera where the scene would be shot again and again from different angles consuming more time. Also Multi-camera dramas are cheaper to make as well, this is because, although more equipment is required meaning initially it costs more but the time saved makes up the money spent on the equipment and then in the long term makes the production cheaper.

For a lot of multiple camera shows, there are live studio audiences, even if the show itself isn't broadcasted live. When this is done, the camera's have to be placed at certain areas around the stage, but they can't be obstructing the audience in anyway either, so they must be positioned in specific places, to get the best shots of the show.

Task 2

1. Kraft work- There was a lot of crab shots and panning shots, to show each member individually, which juxtaposes against the static motions of the band members and the robotic type sound of the songs. This also keep the audiences interest by not using the different shots quickly and not staying on one shot. They also used birds eye view tracking shots to give a different perspective on the band. The movements of the shots is used to keep the audience interested because it makes up for the lack of movement in the band. Also the tracking shot, emphasises the size of the room connoting how successful the band is.

2. Fashion-The use of a worm eye view shot on the low part of the tilt connotes power of the models and signifies that they are in control on the runway. To start the video there is a long, low angle shot which looks up at the models as the audience would, this also shows power, and possibley the power that the models and more particularly the clothes have over the audience. Tilt up and down shots, into a mid close up shot is used to gradually show the full outfit.

3. Formula 1- In the video a lot of panning, close up shots of the car are used, this is to show each components of car and to pan from one part to another showing how many parts the car has. Also a tilt shot of the car is used, where it starts off low, which is to show that the car as a powerful, expensive car, but then the shot ends up high which I think is to show the control that people still have over the car. After that the camera shot zooms out from the car to show the whole car in full and give a better perspective of the car. Lots of quick cut away's are used in order to keep variety in the shots, which keeps a fast pace to some of the video. Also close up shots of different parts of the car, showing in detail each section of the car, possibly connoting how much time and effort went into making each little part of the car.

4. Football- mid shot of presenter, which is just a standard shot and quite formal, which is in a way in the style of a news report and this could connote that the presenter has a lot of knowledge about the sport. Then there are two close up shots used in the same frame to show the contrast in both their faces and also to emphasise the expressions on their faces. Tracking shot of the ball, is a standard shot for use in a live sport event

Task 3- Mind Map.