Single Camera
Single cameras film the action with just one camera. Using a single camera takes more time we just have one camera we can only film the actors from one angle if we want to get a different shot we need to re film the scene from a different angle. An example of this would be the comedy drama show 'modern family'. 

Advantages

• Scenes don't have to be shot in sequence. 
• You aren't limited of how much space you need.  
• Single camera appears more real to the audience. Therefore it has a greater impact on them making it easier to relate to what is on screen. 
• Cheaper to film because you only use one camera. 
• Easier to set up and move around as there is only one camera

180 degree rule

When filming you shouldn't cross the line of vision called the axis of action this is a invisible line that has been established in the first shot.This is because it will disorient the viewer a the characters position on the screen will switch. some film makers purposely break the rule to disorient the viewer.

Disadvantages 

• you only get one angle at a time.
• More time is spent in the editing room. Because all of the film will be from one camera.
• Outtakes and mistakes will be have to be sorted out over time, you can edit certain sequences, angles and scenes based on the camera that was shooting. 
• The quality of the camera wouldn't be that clear or realistic.

multi camera 

Multi camera films the action with several cameras all at the same time and is often filmed at TV studio. The footage is than edited live in real time, by the vision mixer. Filming with multi cameras allows us to capture the action from several cameras from just one take. It’s quick because it’s mostly filmed just once.An example of multi camera techniques would be the comedy show 'friends'.

Advantages

•  Allows people to cover more area as there are more cameras, using different shots for each camera, you are able to see reactions and emotions through different angles.
• The transition from one person to another will be smoother as they film the whole thing together than shooting one person then re-doing it to film the other person. 
• Its more quicker to film as they do not have to re-do the same scene over and over to get each piece of footage like they would in single camera.

Disadvantages

•  Longer to set up due to the large amount of equipment.
•  More expensive than single camera because as there is more than 1 camera you would be using. 
• Directors would only be able to use this in studios as it wouldn't be possible to be used outdoor.  

Formats and Genres

• Single drama used to be common but now rare, its a one off subject that is more suitable for television than cinema. 
• A drama serial is pre-written with a number of episodes.
• some feature films are made using single camera methods.Mostly used for time dramas,movies, music videos and commercial adverts. 
• soap operas, talk shows and some sitcoms are more frequently use the multi camera set-up.
• single camera methods can also be used in documentaries most tv and single dramas for example skins.

Narrative

What is realist and anti realist?
Narrative is the way in which the story is told towards the audience.Realist and anti realist are two types of narrative.Realist is based on truth life stories for example bones. Whereas anti-realists is where anything can happen like in the show Dr. Who where everything is all entirely out of reality.The ending can be left in different ways a linear story progresses in order of events. usually a straight forward story making the audience follow the sequence of events as seen in game of thrones.

What is multi-stranded?
Multi stranded is where there is several types of narratives running at the same time showing mystery and suspense in a show.For example in many opera shows such as coronation street
eastenders the narrative changes between each different families in each episode being based on different story lines. 

What is an episodic narrative?
An episodic narrative is when there is a cliff hanger at the end of each episode telling a new story to the audience which leads onto the next episode.The purpose of this is to encourage more viewers to watch the show as you have to continue watching to see what happens next revealing answers.

What is a web series?
A web series is a series of scripted videos commonly in the episodic form. An example of a web series is the show called 'Lol'.
Skins has an unusual narrative structure it is both a serial, in that episodes follow one another chronologically, and also a series, each programme is self contained. The programme focuses on one character from the ‘gang’ in each episode, and most of the rest of the gang will appear in each ‘others’ programme; the ‘focus’ character must always be onscreen unless they’ve just left or are about to arrive.