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Genre Coventions
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Genre is a way of categorising media texts. It have conventions that they repeatedly use so that a text is easily recognisable as belonging to a particular genre. Each genre has its own storytelling style, visual aesthetics, and character types.
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Here’s a deep dive into some of the most popular film genres
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GenreWhat Defines This Genre?Narrative/Common Themecharacter archetypesCameraSound Mise-en-SceneEditing
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Action FilmsThe action film is a film genre that predominantly features chase sequences, fights, shootouts, explosions, and stunt work.Revenge or justice,
Freedom from oppression,
physical conflicts		The Hero,
The Villain,
The sidekick		Handheld or tracking shots,Fast-Paced Drum Beats,
HIgh - pitch tones		Explosions, stuntsFast-paced editing,
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Comedy FilmsThe comedy film is a film genre that emphasizes humor. These films are designed to amuse audiences and make them laugh. Films in this genre typically have a happy ending, with dark comedy being an exception to this rule.Typically it can include a romantic element, an interplay between people of different economic strata, quick and witty repartee, some form of role reversal, and a happy ending.The Fish Out of Water,
The Buffoon,
The Trickster		Medium shot, Wide shotPhysical Comedy Sounds,
Exaggerated Foley,
Sound Gags		Exaggerated or Absurd Environments,
Cluttered or Chaotic Spaces,
Exaggerated or Unconventional Attire		Unexpected Transitions,
Jump Cuts,
Fast Cuts
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Adventure FilmsThe adventure genre is a thrilling and captivating realm of storytelling that transports audiences to extraordinary worlds and throws characters into the midst of danger and excitement. Here's what defines it:Adventure movies, at their core, are about taking the audience on a thrilling ride, both physically and emotionally. While the specific plots can vary wildlyThe Hero,
The Mentor,
The Sidekick
POV,
Wide Shots,
Establishing Shots		Vehicle Sounds,
Explosions and Gunfire,
Jungle/Forest Sounds		Exotic and Unfamiliar Locales,
Vast and Imposing Landscapes,
Practical and Functional Attire,
Natural and Atmospheric Lighting		Fades and Dissolves,
Fast Cuts for Action,
Slower Cuts for Exploration
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Horror FilmsThe horror genre aims to elicit fear, dread, and disgust in the audience. It achieves this through a variety of techniques that play on our deepest anxieties and primal fears.Horror movies, at their core, aim to unsettle and disturb the audience, tapping into our deepest fears and anxieties. While the specific monsters and threats may varyThe Wise Old Person/Hermit,
The Victim,
The Antagonist		POV,
Extreme Close-Ups,
High Angle Shots,
Low Angle Shots		Heartbeat,
Breathing,
Footsteps,
Minor Keys		Characters in Shadow,
Isolated Locations,
Dark and Claustrophobic Spaces,
Distressed or Torn Clothing,
Low-Key Lighting
False Scares,
Cross-Cutting,
Rapid Cuts for Shock,
Building Suspense with Slow Burn
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Mystery FilmsMystery movies revolve around solving a puzzle, often a crime, and engaging the audience in the process of uncovering the truthMystery movies, while focused on the whodunnit and howdunnit, often explore deeper themes that resonate with audiences beyond the simple puzzleThe Suspects,
The Witness,
The Victim,
The Detective/Investigator		Slow Zoom,
Tracking Shots,
Medium Shots,
Establishing Shots
Creaking Doors and Floors,
Footsteps,
Pianos,
Suspenseful Scores
Symbolic Props,
Isolation,
Low-Key Lighting,
Costumes that Reveal Character,
Atmospheric Locations		Continuity,
Unreliable Narrator,
Cutaways,
Building Tension,
Slow Burn
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Sci-Fi FilmsScience fiction (sci-fi) is a genre that explores the possibilities of the future, often through technological advancements, scientific discoveries, and their impact on humanity and society. It's a genre of ideas, imagination, and often, social commentary.The Impact of Technology,
Artificial Intelligence and Consciousness,
The Nature of Humanity,
The Future of Society		The Scientist/Inventor,
The Explorer,
The Rebellious Hacker/Outcast,
The AI/Robot,
The Alien/Extraterrestrial		Establishing Shots,
Long Shots,
Over-the-Shoulder Shots,
Tracking Shots,
Slow Motion,
Aerial Shots		Thematic Music,
Weapon Sounds,
Alien Sounds,
Robotic Sounds		Futuristic Cities,
Alien Landscapes,
Spaceships and Space Stations,
Futuristic Fashion,
Neon and Ambient Lighting		Fast Cuts for Action and Excitement,
Slower Cuts for Exploration and Wonder,
Split Screen,
Cross Dissolves,
Flashbacks and Flashforwards,
Parallel Editing,
Digital Effects and Transitions
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