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- 2. Action Films
- 3. Action Chase scenes Villains( good guys and bad) High tech ( machinery etc) Destruction Explosions Deaths Futuristic cars, motorcycles etc. Fights Outbreaks/ arguments Up-beat, nerve racking music Animated
- 4. Comedy Films
- 5. Comedy High schools, homes, bars Natural camerawork No-diagetic sound effects to add humour A main protagonist Comedy Duos Rom com, slapstick, dark humour, wit Props-things that inflict pain ( football) most used in slapstick Well populated areas Average intelligence people contrast above average Bright lighting
- 6. Coming of age Films
- 7. C.O.A High school, teens bedroom- setting Teens as main characters Varying storylines Targeted at a teenage audience Learning a lesson Follow a character from child to adult
- 9. Dystopian Betrayal Darkness Strict divisions of citizens War/Disaster Oppression and rebellion Story of survival Futuristic No social group apart from the state Governme nt control powerless ness of individuals Paranoia family eradicate d
- 10. Horror Films
- 11. Horror Long length shots to contrast quick jumpcuts Wind, creepy shadows and unexplainabl e noises Iconography Stereotypical characters shadows and light flickering Colours usually reds or blacks Props include weapons or antiques, also paintings Pathetic fallacy Set in isolated areas
- 12. Romance Films
- 13. Romance Natural camerawork No-diagetic sound effects to add humour A main protagonist Two protagonists, normally male and female Often starts with a voiceover explaining characters Often some sexual innuendo involved in script Inevitability of the two ending up in a relationship, happy ending Usually set in a well-known city Normally ‘boy meets girl’ ’
- 14. Adventure Films
- 15. Adventure Believable characters Contemporary Humour diffuses tension A main protagonist Exotic Romanic sub-plot Use of Close up / Insert shots / High Key Lighting Non-diagetic theme song
- 16. Detective Films
- 17. Detective The crime must be significant Clever and a bit out of the ordinary small habits , mannerisms , eccentricity, interests, talent Constructed around a murder or a great theft The criminal must be a worthy opponent The detective must be memorable. Fictional detectives need to show off, their skills! All suspects- including the criminal – must be introduced early in the story.! Average intelligence people contrast above average the seemingly perfect crime dim- witted police
- 18. Thriller Films
- 19. Thriller Low key lighting Quick cuts Shadows Tension music Changes in the angle of shots Diegetic sound of breathing Black and white shots Protagonist is in the mercy of the Antagonist Bright lighting
- 20. Western Films
- 21. Western iconography Extreme close-ups of eyes Historical basis A main protagonist American Stereotype’s Native Americans ‘Red Indians’ Deserts Isolated towns (with a sheriff and Tavern) Guns/violen ce Hired bandits
- 22. Sci-Fi Films
- 23. Sci-Fi Cool toned Often use a lot of shadows Special effects are very important Often in the future/alternate timeline Good vs Evil New scientific principles
- 24. Animated Films
- 25. Animated Drawings Computer generated Often aimed at children Sub genres Inc. Anime Often comedies Fable like Unique art style A well known actor voicing lead Text sets up style
- 27. Period/ historical Tend to have warmer colour palettes Relies on mise-en- scene Romance is often central Often critisice ideology of the setting Often novel adaptations
- 28. Musicals
- 29. Musicals Sidekicks Villain Male Lead: Protagonist /hero Female Lead: Protagonist, often the love interest of the male lead Songs are usually “Broadway” style requiring big, powerful voicesthey are always able to fulfill their desire or to feel better by dancing or singing utopic and happy where good rules over evil – or where the protagonist prevails Fantasy world of some sort where music appears out of nowhere Characters sing and dance to the camera characters must be uninhibited and outwardly express emotion through song and dance Songs sung by the characters to advance the plot