We have decided to make a comedy. The programs that we are getting ideas for the style of our film is The Office, The Inbetweeners and Curb Your Enthusiasm.
The camera work is handheld which gives the impression of reality in the programs. it is extremely similar to the style in which documentaries are filmed. This style of camerawork is difficult achieve because a lot of the time there has to be more than one camera shooting at the same time. This is because a lot of the acting is improvised. The reason for this is to achieve continuity. The people in control of the cameras have to be on the same wavelength. For example you have to make sure you do not break the 180 degree rule You have to be careful not to get a camera in one of the shots. One person may be in charge of the close ups and capturing facial expressions, gestures and reaction, whereas the other has to concentrate on wider shots to show locations, other characters and to set the scene. Zooming is a big part of this type of filming, the cameras follow the movement of all of the characters.
The editing is quite basic. There are not many transitions and effects used. This is because it would make the program seem unrealistic otherwise.
In these styles of filming ambient lighting is used as it gives it a realistic feel to each scene.
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