Task Two- Format

Format

What is format?
A format is a way in which something is set out or arranged in media, an example of this would be a series of a TV show, feature films, short films as well as a single drama. The examples that I have listed are the different ways in which films are presented or shown on TV. The TV shows listed underneath are a range of shows that uses single cameras.

What is a TV series?
When TV shows are created they are usually created during a long period of time by having various episodes, As TV shows consist of a large amount of episodes they are then placed in different series throughout the TV program. In different series, the continuity between the series have to be the same, an example of this would be either keeping the same title for the program also keeping the characters the same in addition to this the story line needs to be kept the same.

Here is another example of single camera production, this is because 'Doctor Who' doesn't consist of many different locations throughout the series which is why only one camera is used. In addition the series doesn't consist of big action scenes which means not many cameras needed. This is also an example of a series, if different series the Doctor is always out looking for a new adventure, it also has different location settings each series. The continuity between the series is the characters which in this case it is the 'Doctor' with his two sidekicks 'Amy' and 'Rory'.

What is a feature film? 
A feature film is a movie or a motion picture that has a long duration which is more than 40 minutes long. Feature films explain throughout the movie on what the whole plot of the movie is going to be about within the time set they are given from the movie. Throughout the feature film there would be a big build up from the beginning to the end on the actual plot and the real action/ surprise which always occurs towards the ends of feature films.

An example of a feature film is 'Fast and Furious 6' movie which is an action/crime/thriller based genre. The main plot of the movie was for 'Dom' the main character to reunite with his girlfriend 'Letti'. The duration of this feature film is 130 minutes, the film came out in theaters in 2013.














What is a short film? 
A short film is a film that lasts a short period of time, shorts films are usually created as linear films as they are showing the beginning, middle and end within the short time that they have. Unlike a feature film a short film gets to the plot quicker as they are limited with time, also they keep the same characters from the beginning till the end so the continuity is kept.

An example of a short film is 'Candy Crime' which was directed by Ben Jacobson, the short film has a duration of 1 minute and 30 seconds, It was an award winning short film in 2011. The short film is about a group of teenagers wanting to steal the little gils candy but they then offer an exchange for the girls candy to what the teenage boy has. The main target audience this film applies to is young teens.



What is a single drama?
 A single drama is a broadcast on TV which provides a presentation on real life today. They are usually only on TV once. Single dramas's are useful to have on TV once in a while as it gives a reality check to the viewers on what life is like today. Most single dramas are based on real life issues/topics which are usually completely different to any short film, however they can relate to feature films as some films are based on life in this century.

An example of a single drama is 'My Murder' which is based on true events. The single drama was aired only for an hour. The drama is about a true story about a 16 year old Shakilus Townsend, who was led to his death by the 15 year old he thought of as his girlfriend, which then became into a trap killing. The drama aired on the 17th of April in 2012 on BBC Three.
BBC Three was the most suited channel to air the single drama on as the viewers are usually the same target audience of the drama.