Friends and Scrubs- Single Camera and Multi Camera comparison

Friends- Season 1 Episode 7.
The episode follows the events of the characters during a blackout, starting with the lights going out in the middle of a song and ending with the power coming back on.

The multi camera in this is used to capture more realistic acting, as scenes can be filmed in one take and the actors can genuinely react to each other. It also meant that multiple scenes which take place at the same time can be filmed together, such as when there are multiple characters in different parts of the apartment.

One disadvantage of Multi camera technique is seen in this, the location where the show was filmed was mainly studio sets which meant that there was limited angles to film from, so there are times when the action can appear stationary as there isn't room for actors to move.  There is also an issue with lighting as it can sometime feel fake due to lighting the whole set with the same lights.

Scrubs- Season 7 episode 1.
This episode covers multiple plotlines at once, focusing on growing up, hypocritical ideas and environmental awareness.

The single camera technique mean that the show felt more real as it could be lit in a certain way for specific scenes, and could have extra techniques such as the shadow of the blinds. Due to the nature of the set, which is set in an actual hospital, the camera could pan round the entire location without trouble, meaning that the audience felt more involved and the production felt more involved.

The disadvantage would be that scenes had to be filmed multiple times, and there were moments when it was clear that a line and the reaction were filmed seperatley. It also meant that there was a possibility for continuity errors.