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lpat93 t1_j1l5onn wrote

Reply to comment by mugenhunt in why do series shows always have so many seemingly random people directing every episode? by OctoberRust13

This totally makes sense. Any insight in how then a show like How I Met Your Mother managed to have the same director for all but 12 episodes? Would imagine she was maybe more hands off for the pre and post aspects of the show?

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mugenhunt t1_j1la4gk wrote

In general, sitcoms require a lot less effort in the pre-production and post-production stages due to reusing the same sets, angles and lighting most of the time.

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chicagoredditer1 t1_j1mn0g4 wrote

3 camera sitcoms, unlike dramas, only film 1 episode a week, so it's easier for the director to be involved in the whole process from beginning to end. They also are less logistically challenging since the action is largely confined to the 3-4 sets all on the same stage.

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