Regular daily soap operas use the Multi Camera technique because many scenes can be captured from a range of angles. When editing the footage the production team are able to choose the best angles, enhance the lighting and choose the right contrast which will make the soap look more realistic, (according to the scene) and create an atmosphere. This technique is very convenient as the action is to be shown shortly after being shot to maintain the consistency of the soap.
Eastenders is one the most popular soaps with the British public. The 2010 special; 'Who killed Archie' scenario was one of Eastenders' memorable episodes; the multi camera technique was used, and it was live!! I thought the production team and actors did amazingly well. They did show a behind the scenes episode where they explained the minor mistakes made, but you would never know!
Take a look at the clips below:
This clip shows how the multi-camera technique can show reactions effectively.
This is clearly a well rehearsed scene, the rapid change to stunt double
and the suicide are very hard things to pull off live. A well done is well deserved :)
I found this production to be unique as several actors
thought they killed Archie. Whilst the main action was being filmed, possible endings were also being filmed, it wasn't until the actors watched it back that they knew who actually killed Archie!
Take a look at this:
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