Monday, 4 January 2010

Characteristics of a Micro Series (Notes)

What comprises a micro series?

Comedy - Form lends itself to comedy.
Most of the most popular videos on the internet are comedic.
Made by group of friends/colleagues.
Often contains nerdy 'postmodern' humour.
Most set around a familiar, local setting.
Lots should happen in a short space of time - Finds a good narrative balance.
Professional looking camerawork/editing - Close ups, range of shots.
Establishing shots early on - Get on with it!
Have clear, distinctive characters.
Should have a baseline story that is apparent every episode.
Must have stories that are incomplete so next episode story carries on.

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