Single Camera Techniques Film and video editing...
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CREATIVE AND MEDIA PRODUCTION
LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA
Single Camera Techniques
Film and video editing techniques
Unit 16 & 22 LO1; LO2; LO3
Sarah Wilson & Adam Jones
Date Issued: 10th September 2015
Final Deadline: 6th November 2015
Aim and purpose
In this unit learners will explore the characteristics of single camera production, and develop
the creative, organisational and technical skills required to devise, plan and implement their
own productions.
Unit introduction
With the introduction of more television channels, some specifically dedicated to drama, the
single camera drama production has become very popular with broadcasters and
audiences. This means that there should be more opportunities for people with skills in single
camera techniques to gain employment in this sector. This might be in terms of technical skills
in production or creative skills in developing ideas into production. This unit aims to give
learners an opportunity to use production skills, already gained from previous units, and
develop them further to create a production using single camera techniques. The unit gives
learners the opportunity to explore existing single camera productions. This will help them to
think about, plan and produce their own productions. As part of this exploration learners will
investigate the use of camera scripts and storyboards as tools of storytelling. Learners will
develop the organisational skills required for the planning and implementation of a single
camera drama production. They will identify key production roles and take on one or more
of these roles during their own production. Set design, cinematography, lighting, use of sound
and editing techniques will all be part of the skills learners develop through following this unit.
Health and safety issues will also be addressed in both location and studio shoots, with
learners producing risk assessments prior to any production work.
Guidance:
Create Tabs on website
Unit 16 and unit 22
U16 LO1
U22 LO1
U16&22 LO2&LO3
Referencing:
Please make sure all research is referenced – any work being plagiarised will fail
http://www.wikihow.com/Cite-a-Website - Guidance can be found here
U22 LO1: Features of single camera production
Deadline: 6h lesson of week commencing 21st September 2015
LO Aim: To comprehensively explain the features of single camera production with
reference to elucidated examples and consistently using subject terminology
correctly
Task Description:
The British Film Institute has commissioned Vibe Productions to
produce two one minute productions that they can use at
the BFI to demonstrate to the public the importance of mise-
en-scene and setting the scene within TV and film.
This assignment requires you to engage in a variety of theory
and practical tasks. You are required to research elements of
single camera techniques as well as produce two one minute
productions based on the conventions you have learned.
You will work in groups to produce one Period Production and one
Crime Production. You will need to focus on camera angles, mise-en-
scene (costume / props / location) and narrative.
Whilst you experiment with different production processes you must record and
critically assess the effectiveness of using a single camera. These notes should be
written on up on your websites next to your final productions.
Task 1: Formats
a) On you own research what a TV format is
b) Write a definition of a TV serial; TV series and
single camera production and provide examples of
each.
You should upload a YouTube excerpt and write
beside each clip exactly what it is that makes it
either a serial, series or single camera production.
You should provide at least one example for each
Task 2: Genre
a) What is genre?
b) What are conventions?
c) List a variety of different TV genres?
d) Pick 2 of these genres to analyse in more detail. What are the conventions of
these genres? Provide examples of TV shows that demonstrate these
conventions.
Task 3: Narrative
a) What is narrative? Different narrative structures.
b) Below is a list of narrative structures – write a definition for each one, detail the
pros and cons of using these in TV shows and provide at least one example
for each discussing why it was used and if it was effective.
Linear; non-linear; realist; anti-realist; flashback; open ended; closed ended
NB: Reference all websites
Task 4
You are required to produce 2 short TV shows, no longer than one minute in length,
(sequences) to demonstrate an understanding of single camera techniques. You will
work in groups of 4 and will follow certain production roles. No pre-production is
required for either of these shows.
Production roles: Camera person / Director / Costume designer / Sound engineer
You must swap roles for each show so you have carried out at least 2 of the above
roles.
You will all edit your own version of the production and upload to your website. Next
to each production you will write a short evaluation on the process of using a single
Camera
Show 1
Your first show MUST follow this structure:
Format: Single Drama Genre: Period Linear Narrative
Realist Closed Ended
Show 2
Your second show MUST follow this structure:
Format: Single Drama Genre: Crime Non-linear narrative
anti-realist open ended
U16 LO1: The development and principles of editing
Deadline: 5th lesson of week commencing 5th October 2015
LO Aim: critically assess the development and principles of editing with supporting
arguments and elucidated examples, and consistently using subject terminology
correctly
Task Description:
The British Film Institute is putting on an exhibition on The
Development and Principles of Editing at the beginning of
October. They have asked Vibe productions to provide them
with a variety of information to give to the public in the form
of a visual display.
This assignment requires you to engage in a selection of
theory and practical tasks. You are required to individually
research the development and principles of editing and then
in groups of 3 produce a wall display focusing on two chosen
case studies, which will go up at the BFI exhibition.
You will watch excerpts from a variety of films dating back to the
beginning of the 20th century along with the feature length film The Godfather. You
will use these case studies in your display
Class Activity 1: Development
Class discussions and focus groups looking at: in-camera editing;
following the action; multiple points of view; shot variation; manipulation of diegetic
time and space; film, video; analogue; digital
Task 1:
Individually research the difference between digital and analogue focusing on the
advantages and disadvantages.
Write your finding up in your blog along with illustrations.
NB: Reference all websites
Task 2: Purposes
Storytelling
How can narrative:
a) engage the viewer
b) create pace
Discuss the above using examples to back up your theory.
Class activity 2: Conventions and techniques
Define and provide examples of the following:
Seamless editing; continuity; editing rhythm
Task 3: Conventions and techniques
In pairs you are required to film the following techniques, upload them to your
account and then define what they are and the meaning they create to the
audience
montage; jump-cutting; parallel editing; 180 degree rule; transitions; POV; shot-
reverse-shot;
Task 4: Techniques
In pairs film a running scene and then cut it to two different soundtracks. Slow down,
speed up and cut to the beat to match the music. Then upload to your websites
Class activity 3: Development
In class we will watch a variety of films dating from the beginning of the 20th Century
up until now. You are required to makes notes on the sequences (these notes go
towards your final marks). We will focus on shot variation, cutting and effects and
how these have developed over time.
Task 5: The Godfather
Watch The Godfather over 2 lessons. You are required to
make comprehensive notes which will be marked. The
DVD will be stopped to highlight keys points relating to
your assignment.
Analyse the filming and editing techniques of The
Godfather. You MUST refer to what you have
learnt in previous tasks and use technical
language as much as possible.
Comprehensive notes are to be taken during the
screening of the film – these will be submitted and
marked as part of the assignment.
You will then be required to work in groups of 3 – 4
to create a display piece covering numerous
examples of how The Godfather uses film and editing
techniques. You will need to print screen sections from
the internet in order to illustrate your points
U16 and U22 LO2 and LO3: Plan a single camera
production
LO2 & LO3 Deadline: Friday 6th November 2015
LO Aim: Generate thoroughly thought through ideas for a single camera production
showing creativity and flair and working independently to
professional expectations
Task Description:
The British Film Institute is holding a film festival during the
October half term for young film makers aged between 16 and
20.
The top 3 productions from each category will be shown at the
festival and a winner will be chosen by VIP guests.
The Categories are:
a) Period Drama
b) Crime Drama
Entrants must individually plan and develop an idea focusing on Single Camera
techniques, Mise-en-scene, location shooting, sound and editing.
The drama must be 5 minutes long and include one of the following elements:
a) Flashback
b) Split Screen / parallel editing
Planning and post production will also be taken into account during the final
assessment
Task 1
a) Create a mind map and mood board for your 5 minute drama.
b) Write a treatment for your production. Treatment can be found on the pre-
production tab
Task 2
a) Define the narrative structure of your production.
b) Write the script for your drama – Scrip must contain stage
direction
Task 3
Storyboard your production – to be photographs NOT
hand drawn
Task 4
Location Recces including photos – multiple to be completed
for ‘possible’ locations
Task 5
Props list and sound table, Lighting and equipment list 9all forms can be found on
vibe)
Task 6
Produce a Production Schedule
Task 7
Call Sheet and Risk Assessment
Task 8: Film 5 minute drama
Your drama must use 1 camera only, have multiple shots from multiple angles. Your
mise en scene, costume and make-up must match your genre and your film must
contain a flashback or parallel editing
Task 9: Manage your footage
Save raw footage onto a MEMORY STICK (do not edit from the SD card)
Make sure folder on memory stick are named correctly (print screen for portfolio)
Import you footage onto Premier Pro: You must name the project correctly, name
folders correctly (print screen for portfolio)
Create an edit decision list – look over your footage and decide what you are going
to use (edit decision list to be found on vibe)
Task 10: Edit 5 minute drama
Make sure sound level are correct before export and that you have end credits
Export, upload to YouTube and upload to you website
Resources
Baylis P, Freedman A, Procter N et al – BTEC Level 3 National Creative Media Production, Student Book
Baylis P, Freedman A, Procter N et al – BTEC Level 3 National Creative Media Production, Teaching Resource
Evans R – Practical DV Film Making, 2nd Edition
Figgis M – Digital Film Making
Gloman C— No-budget Video Production: Producing Professional Quality Commercials, How-to’s, Training
and Features – for Virtually Nothing
Hardy P – Filming on a Microbudget, 3rd Edition
Jones C and Joliffe G – The Guerilla Film Makers Handbook, 3rd Edition
Kindem G and Musburger R – Introduction to Media Production: From Analog to Digital, 4th
Logan J and Schellhardt L – Screenwriting for Dummies, 2nd Edition (J Wiley, 2008)
Millerson G – Video Production Handbook, 4th Edition (Focal Press, 2008
Musberger R – Single Video Camera Production, 4th Edition (Focal Press, 2005
Roberts-Breslin J – Making Media: Foundations of Sound and Image Production, 2nd Edition (Focal Press, 2007)
Thurlow C – Making Short Films: The Complete Guide from Script to Screen, 2nd Edition (Berg, 2008)
www.bbc.co.uk/dna/filmnetwork/Filmmakingguide – BBC information about film making
www.britishfilmmagazine.com/filmmaking.html – website of The British Film Magazine
www.firstlightmovies.com – First Light exists to encourage film making amongst young people and has links to
Skillset and the UK Film Council
www.primary-film-focus.co.uk/filmpreproduction.html – information about film production techniques
Grading Criteria
Unit 22: Single Camera Techniques Unit 16: Film and Video Editing Techniques