Television broadcast formats are selected for a specific plot. A miniature of humorous content lasts within five minutes. Sketch show "Six frames" for many years has attracted viewers who cannot sit in front of a TV set all day.
Rigid necessity
At the present stage of development of information technologies, television needs fresh approaches and forms. Older viewers remember the days when experts and analysts predicted the disappearance of newspapers and magazines. Their niche was to be occupied by the TV. However, after several decades, nothing of the kind happened. Some time ago, when the rapid development of the Internet started, there was an opinion about the decline of the television era. To date, life experience suggests that the "sunset" will continue for many decades.
However, intuition and forebodings are not a reason to relax. For several years now, producers and directors have been preoccupied with attracting viewers to television programs. Numerous serials continue to fulfill their assigned tasks. At the same time, statistics record a decrease in interest in this format of information presentation. This is especially noticeable in the summer season, when a significant number of Russians spend time at their summer cottages.
It is no secret for both specialists and viewers that Russian television has long been formed according to foreign clichés and templates. There is nothing wrong with that. In fact, this is the easiest and least expensive way to create an information product for mass consumption. Sketch shows are in steady demand among viewers in Europe and America. A short video with the participation of a popular actor, musical accompaniment and laughter behind the scenes attracts the attention of people of all ages.
On several Russian TV channels, almost simultaneously, the broadcast of short videos of humorous content began. As a rule, these were foreign projects borrowed and adapted to local conditions. A series called "Six Frames" stood out from this series. The original idea of the situational comedy was suggested by the experienced producer Vyacheslav Murugov. The difference was that there were no permanent characters in the plots. At the same time, six actors enrolled in the staff worked in the frame.
What are we laughing at
Implementation of a project in a humorous genre requires thorough and comprehensive preparation. You can laugh and make fun of a person, his behavior and actions. Family relationships are an eternal theme for the caustic humorist. Confrontation between husband and wife. Mutual "love" of son-in-law and mother-in-law. Naughty children and stupid parents. Every time, watching such stories, the viewer involuntarily tries on what is happening on the screen for his own life. It happens that the picture from the screen remains in the memory for a long time.
The producers and screenwriters of the Six Frames project were well aware that the hero of the next plot should be close to the viewer. Or, conversely, be in the opposite position. Family relationships affect the behavior of a person in society. Soviet and Russian writers fought against human vices in every way and with all their might. Among these vices are impudence, laziness, drunkenness. Fighting them, as they say, on the forehead, is ineffective. The actor needs to draw the viewer's attention to some characteristic detail.
The creator of the "Six Personnel" project saw the ultimate goal and created a team capable of fulfilling the assigned tasks. To attract and retain the attention of an audience of different ages, it is impossible to do without coverage of social issues. Images of historical figures appeared on the screen infrequently, but regularly. In such stories, a good character or a bad one is not very important, the main thing is to achieve external resemblance. In this case, the hero's speech should sound short, but meaningful.
According to its technical parameters, the program is dynamic and multidirectional. For each sketch, its own original script is created. Since one single screenwriter cannot be given time to work, a full-fledged team had to be formed. The finished script is discussed at the art council and put into operation. And the next one should be ready on the way. In essence, scripting was put on a stream. The backbone of the team was made up of people from KVN. Practice has shown that some plots were born impromptu during filming.
Acting collective
The selection of actors for any project is a complex and responsible procedure. When creating commercials, you can invite people from the street. The result will be angry and cheap. This approach was not suitable for the Six Personnel Project. Within the framework of the current rules, the company conducted a full-fledged casting. The producer and director were solving a complex problem. It is not enough to attract talented actors to the project and distribute roles between them. It is very important to achieve psychological compatibility in a creative team.
Sergey Dorogov came to the project with sufficient experience and knowledge. Suffice it to say that he starred in the TV series Turetsky's March, Love-Carrot, Viola Tarakanova. I had experience of shooting short videos. Andrey Kiikov is a graduate of the famous Shchukin school. Since 1994 he has been working at the Taganka Theater. He starred in the films "All Inclusive", "The Golden Calf", "Moscow 2017". Has successfully participated in advertising of chips and chocolate bars.
Galina Danilova, an actress of the Satyricon Theater, is from Kazan. Since childhood, she dreamed of becoming an actress. At one time she came to Moscow and made her way into the creative get-together without patronage. She starred in the films "Fir-Trees", "Maiden Hunt", "New Year's Tariff". An actress from Belarus Irina Medvedeva works with her. She took part in theatrical performances "Faculty of Humor" and "Ice Age". Has good vocal abilities. Performs classical romances, chanson and folk songs.
People's Artist Fyodor Dobronravov is known to viewers for several comedy series. He played one of the main roles in the multi-part film "Matchmakers". Has extensive experience in the theater scene. Winner of several prestigious awards. Eduard Radzyukevich is friends with him. Edward not only acts in films, but also directs. Took part in the programs "Director to Myself" and "Good Jokes".
Successes and failures
According to experts and some critics, Six Frames is one of the few projects on Russian TV that shows good humor. The success and long-term popularity of the transmission is largely determined by this property. Even the most unpleasant vices are presented to the audience with a slight sadness. Marital infidelity, the fight against smoking, the lawlessness of law enforcement agencies are shown without gloating savoring. And this moment is celebrated by almost all spectators.
Quite specific facts are entered into the list of criticisms. Observant viewers note that a certain part of the plots is simply copied from old anecdotes. Older people feel mildly disappointed when viewing these sketches. Some people draw the attention of directors to unreasonably prolonged pauses after uttering a joke. Apparently, this technique is designed for those viewers who have a “late ignition”.
To summarize, the Six Personnel Project deserves a solid positive assessment. There is no big secret to success. The broadcast is addressed to ordinary people who live in their daily work and worries. They greet each next day with hope for the best. These hopes do not always come true. And in order not to lose heart, they watch their favorite show in the evenings.
