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04-08-2023, 08:22 PM
https://www.looper.com/1252498/modern-family-chose-mockumentary-format-show/
The mockumentary format fit Modern Family for multiple reasons
While speaking to The Guardian, in a feature piece about how "Modern Family" came together, co-creator Steve Levitan opened up about making the decision to have it be a mockumentary.
First and foremost, Levitan liked that it played on another popular television format. He explained, "The mockumentary format felt current, in an age when reality shows were – are – so popular." Beyond that, Levitan revealed that he had recently completed a low-budget pilot that was also mockumentary style, and he quickly came to love the format. Plus, there were plenty of practical reasons. Levitan continued, "From a production standpoint, it allows us to move so much faster. You get the spontaneity of being able to shoot both actors at the same time and not letting jokes get stale while you do coverage. Our hours are great; everybody's happy."
With the end goal being to get a scene to be as funny as can be, it makes sense that they would lean toward a format that allowed as few takes as possible. And, all in all, fans can definitely agree that not only do they meet that goal, but it's impossible to imagine "Modern Family" in any other format.
The mockumentary format fit Modern Family for multiple reasons
While speaking to The Guardian, in a feature piece about how "Modern Family" came together, co-creator Steve Levitan opened up about making the decision to have it be a mockumentary.
First and foremost, Levitan liked that it played on another popular television format. He explained, "The mockumentary format felt current, in an age when reality shows were – are – so popular." Beyond that, Levitan revealed that he had recently completed a low-budget pilot that was also mockumentary style, and he quickly came to love the format. Plus, there were plenty of practical reasons. Levitan continued, "From a production standpoint, it allows us to move so much faster. You get the spontaneity of being able to shoot both actors at the same time and not letting jokes get stale while you do coverage. Our hours are great; everybody's happy."
With the end goal being to get a scene to be as funny as can be, it makes sense that they would lean toward a format that allowed as few takes as possible. And, all in all, fans can definitely agree that not only do they meet that goal, but it's impossible to imagine "Modern Family" in any other format.