Micro Characteristics of Soap Operas

1. Colloquialisms

2. Cinematography

2.1. Medium Close-Ups

2.2. Intimate Camera

3. Shot-Reverse-Shot

4. Reality Free-Zone (Script)

4.1. No Swearing

5. Match-On-Action

6. Continuity Editing (Online)

7. No Point-of-View Shots (POVs)

7.1. No 'Omnipotent' Shots

7.2. No Bird's Eye View Shots

8. Multiple Cameras

8.1. In Studio

8.2. On Set

9. No Steadicam

9.1. Minimal Camera Movement

10. 180 Degree Rule

11. Settings

11.1. Interiors

11.2. Exteriors

11.3. Elaborate Extended Sets