Single Camera or Studio Audience?

So: you're working on a new sitcom project. You have an idea, percolating away. The situation feels good. A bevy of characters are shimmering into being. You now face a choice: what type of sitcom should your show be? Single camera or studio audience? Perhaps you already have a clear idea in your head of what your show will look and sound like. Or perhaps you are, as yet, unsure. Here are some issues to consider as you ponder this choice.

Firstly:

Ignore the trends

It may be tempting to pursue a particular style for your project because you feel...