Unit 23 Multi Camera techniques (James)

Eastenders

The shooting style of this particular programme is very dramatic and up close. I come to this opinion due to the constant use of OTS, Close ups and mid shots in comparison to how often a long shot or wide shot is used. Shots like long shots are only every really used to introduce a location which technically would make them establishing shots. By using close ups and mid shots it makes the viewing very personal and in depth, adding to and enhancing the dramatic appeal the show has on it's audience.

It relates to others in terms of content through it's use of characters, constant trouble and single location as found in shows as Hollyoaks Later which is also a multi-camera production. It relates in audience expectations because of it's constant drama, the audience watch on expecting feuds, lies, and secrets to run the overall entertainment of the show. The programmes both share the same genre and are both British soap operas and both come on roughly around the same times between 8-10:30 latest however Eastenders is on BBC three and Hollyoaks is on channel 4 most commonly.


Everybody Hates Chris

The shooting style of this particular programme anchors purely of humorous and comedic shooting styles, angles and it's use of shot style helps heighten the affects a joke has to the viewer. This often means lots of OTS and equal eye lined shots.

It relates to other shows with the same format in terms of content, lots of comedy and laugh worthy scenes and story lines as found in scrubs. Both audiences expect to be entertained, expect no swearing and lots of comedy, They're both comedies and come on very late/early hours, around 1-4 am



The cube

The shooting style of this particular programme is very dramatic in more of a thrill and adrenaline rushing way in comparison to Eastenders social drama. It's shooting style is very observing and there's a   large variety of long shots and close ups as if the cube was it's own character. These shots of the cube consist of bird's eye view shots especially.

It relates to other shows in it's formats (game shows) because it has the same element of having everything to lose and that a single wrong move can sabotage a contender's chances completely. The audience expect no swearing or offensive terms and expect lots of nerve raising close calls and near misses while the cube is being challenged. This can be compared to another game show like 'Win In a Minute' which is also a game show with the whole short time big win nerve triggering idea. They both come on at different times, The Cube comes on at Sunday at 8:30 whilst Win In a Minute is Friday television for NBC instead of ITV.