Task 2-Moving Image Formats

Series
A TV series is a set of episodes produced from the same TV show. A series can range from any amount of episodes, the usual amount is 7-30 episodes. Eevery set of episdes during a series is referred to as a season, for example, a TV series can have season 1, season 2. TV series are produced using both single and multi camera techniques, however sitcoms are usually produced using multi cmera techniques as it is cheaper to produce. TV Series can have many different genres, such as comedies, soaps, and drama. Best known series are Eastenders and Waterloo Road. TV publishing usually begins on TV and then becomes released to websites available to stream such as Netflix, it can also become available on demand sites such as BBC iPlayerand 40D
Serial
A serial is a one off drama that is split up into a few different episodes, it is normally split up into 2 or 3 episodes. At the end of the serial there is normally a cliff hanger to leave the audience wondering what will happen next. Serials are normally produced using sigle camera techniques so there is more control over the product, however, it can be expensive. A good example of a serial is The 7.39 on BBC One. Serials are often first aired on TV, and then become available on demnd sites, such as BBC iPlayer.
Single Drama
A single drama is a one off show, produced using single camera techniques to create more control. Single drama's are often fictional and full of dramatic scenes and action. There aren't many single drama's of the comedy genre around.They are usually watched at home, and are watched for entertainment purposes by families. This type of show is usually aired on the TV first then can be watched online on streaming sites. A good exmple of this is Murder.
Documentary
Documentaries are non fictional programmes based on true to life events and happenings, there are typical genres such as history and crime. They are produced using both single and multi camera techniques. Documentaries are usually based round the history genre, however they can be based upon recent events and happenings. They are usually watched for educational purposes to widen someones knowledge on a subject, usually a historical subject. Documentaries are aired on TV, on channels such at National Geographic and Discovery. A good example of this is Life and Death Sentence on BBC Three.
Feature Film
A feature film is a feature lasting 70-120 minutes and uses single camera techniques, however some action scenes are shot using multi camera techniqes to show more angles. Movies are usually watched for recreational purposes, and people watch them to relax to, or they go to the cinema to watch them with friends or family. It is usually a family night out to the cinema so it is good a bringing people together. Feature films vary in genre, from comedy, all the way through to horror. Feature films are usualy first aired in cinemas, then onto DVD, and eventually be aired on TV. A good example of this could be Annie.