Adolescence - Netflix - Outstanding
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It is very good.
The one shot thing is not new but this is probably the best I've seen. And it is genuinely a single shot.
Normally what happens is that the scene is a sequence of several shots but cut cleverly using something called hidden cuts in the edit so appears seamless.
But this is genuinely - camera rolls and only stops when the episode concludes. So each episode is more like a play. Very immersive.
The one shot thing is not new but this is probably the best I've seen. And it is genuinely a single shot.
Normally what happens is that the scene is a sequence of several shots but cut cleverly using something called hidden cuts in the edit so appears seamless.
But this is genuinely - camera rolls and only stops when the episode concludes. So each episode is more like a play. Very immersive.
StevieBee said:
It is very good.
The one shot thing is not new but this is probably the best I've seen. And it is genuinely a single shot.
Normally what happens is that the scene is a sequence of several shots but cut cleverly using something called hidden cuts in the edit so appears seamless.
But this is genuinely - camera rolls and only stops when the episode concludes. So each episode is more like a play. Very immersive.
I found that element of it distracting and unecessary tbhThe one shot thing is not new but this is probably the best I've seen. And it is genuinely a single shot.
Normally what happens is that the scene is a sequence of several shots but cut cleverly using something called hidden cuts in the edit so appears seamless.
But this is genuinely - camera rolls and only stops when the episode concludes. So each episode is more like a play. Very immersive.
FredAstaire said:
StevieBee said:
It is very good.
The one shot thing is not new but this is probably the best I've seen. And it is genuinely a single shot.
Normally what happens is that the scene is a sequence of several shots but cut cleverly using something called hidden cuts in the edit so appears seamless.
But this is genuinely - camera rolls and only stops when the episode concludes. So each episode is more like a play. Very immersive.
I found that element of it distracting and unecessary tbhThe one shot thing is not new but this is probably the best I've seen. And it is genuinely a single shot.
Normally what happens is that the scene is a sequence of several shots but cut cleverly using something called hidden cuts in the edit so appears seamless.
But this is genuinely - camera rolls and only stops when the episode concludes. So each episode is more like a play. Very immersive.
One shot has been done well before, and doesn't need to be done again without a very good reason.
IMHO It would be better if they filmed with multiple cameras and believed in the great drama that they had, rather than needing a techie hook to hang it on.
I'd then spend more time on the drama, than the camera work.
Edited by GetCarter on Friday 14th March 15:58
Watched the first, looks good. The one shot take idea seemed to come from Boiling Point another Stephen Graham film shot during Covid. The sense of unease amongst literally everyone not wanting to f
k up the take is palpable and just adds to the tension.
Follow up TV series not as good however.
k up the take is palpable and just adds to the tension.Follow up TV series not as good however.
It's rare that I find myself binge watching...but I just had to let it roll. The fact that it's one shot all the way through is incredible, and very engaging. The audio throughout, and especially the subtle rain falling during Episode 3 on my proper 7+2 system really puts you in the room with them. Amazing.
A full 10/10 from me. Possibly the best thing on TV in years.
The worrying thing is...its a fairly accurate portrayal of modern life in a 'normal' secondary on the edge of a sink estate. My daughter works in one, and they were right...nothing more than a holding pen. Terrible.
A full 10/10 from me. Possibly the best thing on TV in years.
The worrying thing is...its a fairly accurate portrayal of modern life in a 'normal' secondary on the edge of a sink estate. My daughter works in one, and they were right...nothing more than a holding pen. Terrible.
Edited by Timothy Bucktu on Saturday 15th March 08:45
The custody suite scene is very realistic. Brought back unhappy memories of being the responsible adult for both my sons (separate situations) years ago.
Exactly as I remember apart from everything taking ages in real life
The first episode had me so engrossed that it wasn't until after, that I realised that it was done in one take, and I'm a TV camera op
Exactly as I remember apart from everything taking ages in real life
The first episode had me so engrossed that it wasn't until after, that I realised that it was done in one take, and I'm a TV camera op
GetCarter said:
Saw one secret edit in ep 2... but it's understandable.
Not quite sure how they go from camera following the actors to almost drone-like footage flying over houses - surely that is done in 2 takes?Also seems like they borrowed a few actors from a Thousand Blows - Ashley Walters directed few episodes of that show.
type-r said:
Not quite sure how they go from camera following the actors to almost drone-like footage flying over houses - surely that is done in 2 takes?
Also seems like they borrowed a few actors from a Thousand Blows - Ashley Walters directed few episodes of that show.
Instead of one operator and platform, there are probably several. I have a mate in the business that operates the big cranes and he's done shoots where the camera goes from handheld steadi type rig to be seemlessly attached to a crane to continue the shot then back to a handheld operator.Also seems like they borrowed a few actors from a Thousand Blows - Ashley Walters directed few episodes of that show.
I'm guessing in this instance they attached to a drone or used a really big crane.
We just finished it last night, very very good. The one shot thing draws you in and creates so much tension. Once each episode started we barely said a word to each other.
Graham is so anxiety inducing to watch
. He's like a badly trained XL bully which could go off at any time.
I can't imagine dealing with that as a parent.
Graham is so anxiety inducing to watch
. He's like a badly trained XL bully which could go off at any time.I can't imagine dealing with that as a parent.
GetCarter said:
FredAstaire said:
StevieBee said:
It is very good.
The one shot thing is not new but this is probably the best I've seen. And it is genuinely a single shot.
Normally what happens is that the scene is a sequence of several shots but cut cleverly using something called hidden cuts in the edit so appears seamless.
But this is genuinely - camera rolls and only stops when the episode concludes. So each episode is more like a play. Very immersive.
I found that element of it distracting and unecessary tbhThe one shot thing is not new but this is probably the best I've seen. And it is genuinely a single shot.
Normally what happens is that the scene is a sequence of several shots but cut cleverly using something called hidden cuts in the edit so appears seamless.
But this is genuinely - camera rolls and only stops when the episode concludes. So each episode is more like a play. Very immersive.
One shot has been done well before, and doesn't need to be done again without a very good reason.
IMHO It would be better if they filmed with multiple cameras and believed in the great drama that they had, rather than needing a techie hook to hang it on.
I'd then spend more time on the drama, than the camera work.
Edited by GetCarter on Friday 14th March 15:58
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