A key figure behind Star Trek's classic era has likened the shortened seasons of modern TV to the equivalent of a Tinder relationship, and said he hoped the sci-fi franchise would return to 22-episode seasons.
Filmmaking has a “setup and breakdown” rhythm, several hours spent readying gear, lighting, and sets before actual filming can begin. In an 8-hour day, a greater proportion of the time would be spent on setup and wrap, leaving fewer usable hours for shooting.
The problem is that those longer seasons required 12 hour days for actors and crew.
Why does it mean that? Why can’t they just record over a longer period of time at 8 hours a day?
Filmmaking has a “setup and breakdown” rhythm, several hours spent readying gear, lighting, and sets before actual filming can begin. In an 8-hour day, a greater proportion of the time would be spent on setup and wrap, leaving fewer usable hours for shooting.
Ok so allow for setup and wrap and do less filming per day. Or have a different team for each so they aren’t there for as long. This isn’t difficult
Not difficult but about three times as expensive
NRE