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Production Style
“The look of the show is achieved by striving to be as minimalistic as possible. We shoot entirely with handheld cameras in real locations rather than constructed sets. We don't tell the actors where to go or what to do; we just sort of follow them around.”
Jeff Reiner, Executive Producer, Friday Night Lights
Terms
Actuality: A type of production that is very transparent, even willing to deliberately reveal all of the production equipment and crew to help at “authenticity.”
Ambience: Production ambience influences the audience's perception of the show. Some of the ambience factors may include music, graphics, and the ...
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