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Six
friends; three guys, three girls. All of these characters are in their 30’s
experiencing problems and adventures in their very own comedy sitcom. A perfect
description of two ‘different’ series titled Friends and Coupling. One
major difference: one is an American series (Friends) and the other English (Coupling). Both are filmed in front of a live audience. What
makes them so different?
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When
one looks at the filmmaking techniques used in these series, one can find a
clear differentiation: Friends follows
the traditional style of filmmaking by using characteristics of
Traditional/Continuity editing while Coupling
has a more experimental approach. Instead of following the book, they tend
to construct their episodes in an anti-chronological timeline whereas Friends follow the opposite
(chronological).
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Also,
Coupling makes use of split screens to
deliver their message more visually whereas Friends
are very dependant on their script. The environment and culture of these two
nations has an obvious effect on how these sitcoms are produced. It is
extremely refreshing to watch both series and experience a totally different
journey.
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PS. High-FIVE
to all those filmmakers who created these addictive series! It made me laugh,
it made me cry and most importantly, it made me ‘feel’ something.
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