Formats are the way in which the final production is presented or laid out. Single camera productions have different formats. One example of a single camera production format is a serial.A Serial is when one main story is told through several episodes. The story continues to develop one episode at a time, never deviating from the main plot. Serials do not have a set amount of episodes, episodes are created until the main story is complete. Serials always pick up from where the story stopped. For example the second episode of a serial would start from where the first episode ended.Most serials have episode recaps at the beginning of an episode to recap what happened in the last episode. Utopia is an example of a serial that uses recaps. The video below is a season 1 recap.It tells the audience what has previously happened in all the episodes of the first season. Episode or season recaps tend to be short,this is so that the audience don't loose interest. As you can see from the video below,the season recap only includes the important events that have happened in the season. By doing this, people who have missed episodes can be caught up without having to watch the whole season. Shows such as Game of thrones and Heroes also fall into the serial category.
A Series creates and develops characters to tell stories. A series is similar to a serial in that it has a main plot. But unlike a serial, one story isn't told throughout all the episodes. A series uses multiple stories across episodes. Each episode will tell the story of a different character, and no episode's story will continue onto the next, unless it is a series finale or special in which case the story will probably carry onto the next episode. One reason why series often tell the story of a character is to introduce them. Episode Writers introduce characters to the story by dedicating certain episodes to them. Sometimes these dedicated episodes can be filler episodes,and are used to build another story for a completely new episode. Filler episodes are episodes in a series that are made just to fill time.This gives the show writers time to plan for future episodes.Sometimes filler episodes are used for character development.
A single drama is a show that has one storyline and it is broadcasted once .The story starts and finishes, there are no episodes.Films are categorized as Singles because they have one self-contained storyline told in a specific amount of time. Films such as interstellar and King Kong are examples of singles. TV dramas are also examples of singles. Most singles are single camera productions. This is because a single camera set up is the most suitable set up for films.Using a single camera setup means the directors and editors can go through the shots and choose which ones work and which don't. Multi- camera production may be used to shoot specific parts or scenes in a film. For example, Stunts. Different angles may need to be filmed when shooting stunt scenes.
Here are two clips from a single film Interstellar.The first clip is the opening of the film.The title is shown at the beginning to show the audience that it is the beginning of the film. The second clip is the ending of the film.The film concludes by fading out and showing the credits. Single dramas always have a definitive ending.
The webisode that me and my group filmed is an example of a thriller serial. This is because it uses a non-linear narrative aswell as an open narrative. thrillers often use non linear narratives. Using a non linear narrative creates creates suspense and tension, which are essential for thrillers.
Single Camera production Formats can have different narrative structures. Narrative structures are the ways in which the story is told. Linear narratives are stories that have a beginning, middle and end. Because of this,linear narratives are also known as 3 act structure stories. Linear narratives tell stories from the beginning to the end. One example of a linear narrative is Disney and Pixar's movie,Up. The clip below from the film shows how Carl and Ellie's relationship begins.This would be considered to be the beginning of the narrative.
A Non-linear narrative is a narrative that does not start from the beginning. Non- linear stories tend to start from a certain point and then build up. It is up to the audience to work out what has happened.Non- linear stories mostly include flashbacks or somekind of skip in time to let the audience know what is happening and what has previously happened in the story. The story must have a reason for using flashbacks or time skips, otherwise the audience will not be able to follow the story. The clip on the left is an example of a non-linear narrative. Fight club is a non linear narrative film that uses flashbacks to show that the main protagonist is in a predicament, in which he is living as someone else and not as his self. A non- linear narrative is often used to create suspense. This is typical of productions within the thriller genre.
A narrative that is episodic is a story that is told through a series of segments or episodes. A episodic story is often linked together with each episode. Episodic narratives will also have recaps at the beginning of each episode and a cliffhanger at the end of each episode, Like a soap opera. The main purpose of this narrative is to keep the audience hooked on the show and to leave them wanting to find out more. One example of a episodic narrative is Gotham.
Realist narratives are stories based on real events that have happened.A Bio pic also known as a biographical film is an example of a realist narrative. 42 is a Biographical film based on the brooklyn dodgers team and racism in 1946. Anti- realist narratives such as doctor who and The flash are fictional stories. Unlike realist stories,They are not based on real life events and are made up purely for entertainment.
An Open Ending Narrative is usually found in TV soaps. In these narratives, the story does not have a final ending. The ending of open narratives will always be somewhat ambiguous, allowing the audience them self to ponder the conclusion of the story. By using an open narrative, a sense of mystery and suspense is created. A Closed Ending narrative is one in which the story has a definite ending. All the events that build up the story end and there are no cliffhangers. The audience will have some idea as to how the story will end. Single dramas and films tend to use this kind of narrative. A closed narrative is similar to a linear narrative, but differs in some aspects.
A Single stranded narrative is when there is one main character of who is surrounded by other supporting characters. A narrative that is multi stranded is telling a story from different characters point of view or telling the story of multiple characters,which then come together to make one main story.One example of a multi stranded narrative is Skins. Skins tells the story of a group of teens and how they survive the pressures of sixth form life. The group of characters are introduced as the shows goes on, and all their stories create the main plot of the show.
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