Genre
"Genre is a repetition with an underlying pattern of repetition"
"Genre is a repetition with an underlying pattern of repetition"
Within this area of research, I am going to look into the area of film that would be most viable for myself to recreate. I will look at the various codes and conventions in which i like about the films and explore the concepts that define a piece of media to their genre. Media can usually be placed to genre from initial viewing of the screen by the various actions and series of events. Most are self explanatory, however, some can be a merge between 2 or more.
Film genres can be synonymous with different actors, producers and distributors in the industry. Genre is usually conveyed through both the action on screen as well as the various film techniques such as editing or miss en scene. A definition of the 5 main, most popular film genres that I enjoy are shown below;
1) DRAMA:
Drama Films are serious presentations or stories with settings or life situations that portray realistic characters in conflict with either themselves, others, or forces of nature. A dramatic film shows us human beings at their best, their worst, and everything in-between.
2) CRIME:
Crime fiction is the genre of fiction that deals with crimes, their detection, criminals, and their motives. Crime is usually distinguished from mainstream fiction and other genres such as science fiction or historical fiction, but boundaries can be, and indeed are, blurred.
3) COMEDY:
Comedy is a genre of film in which the main emphasis is on humour. These films are designed to make the audience laugh through amusement and most often work by exaggerating characteristics for humorous effect. Films in this style traditionally have a happy ending (black comedy being an exception).
4) THRILLER:
Thriller is a broad genre of literature, film and television, having numerous subgenres. Thrillers are characterized and defined by the moods they elicit, giving viewers heightened feelings of suspense, excitement, surprise, anticipation and anxiety.
5) HORROR:
Horror is a film genre seeking to elicit a negative emotional reaction from viewers by playing on the audience's primal fears. Inspired by literature from authors like Edgar Allan Poe, Bram Stoker, and Mary Shelley, horror films have existed for more than a century.
Deeper aspects of the features on screen such as title sequences and props can further amend the film to a genre. The soundtrack usually corresponds to the actions of the characters on screen and usually sets the pace of film for the audience.
From research and looking at various films according to their genre, I have decided that a Drama / Crime / Thriller hybrid which evokes a satire peice would be most viable to produce and would be perfect for expression of my thoughts into a piece of media. I will look at my favourite short films from the two and analyse what stands out and that makes the films suspense, intriguing and overall entertaining.
Film genres can be synonymous with different actors, producers and distributors in the industry. Genre is usually conveyed through both the action on screen as well as the various film techniques such as editing or miss en scene. A definition of the 5 main, most popular film genres that I enjoy are shown below;
1) DRAMA:
Drama Films are serious presentations or stories with settings or life situations that portray realistic characters in conflict with either themselves, others, or forces of nature. A dramatic film shows us human beings at their best, their worst, and everything in-between.
2) CRIME:
Crime fiction is the genre of fiction that deals with crimes, their detection, criminals, and their motives. Crime is usually distinguished from mainstream fiction and other genres such as science fiction or historical fiction, but boundaries can be, and indeed are, blurred.
3) COMEDY:
Comedy is a genre of film in which the main emphasis is on humour. These films are designed to make the audience laugh through amusement and most often work by exaggerating characteristics for humorous effect. Films in this style traditionally have a happy ending (black comedy being an exception).
4) THRILLER:
Thriller is a broad genre of literature, film and television, having numerous subgenres. Thrillers are characterized and defined by the moods they elicit, giving viewers heightened feelings of suspense, excitement, surprise, anticipation and anxiety.
5) HORROR:
Horror is a film genre seeking to elicit a negative emotional reaction from viewers by playing on the audience's primal fears. Inspired by literature from authors like Edgar Allan Poe, Bram Stoker, and Mary Shelley, horror films have existed for more than a century.
Deeper aspects of the features on screen such as title sequences and props can further amend the film to a genre. The soundtrack usually corresponds to the actions of the characters on screen and usually sets the pace of film for the audience.
From research and looking at various films according to their genre, I have decided that a Drama / Crime / Thriller hybrid which evokes a satire peice would be most viable to produce and would be perfect for expression of my thoughts into a piece of media. I will look at my favourite short films from the two and analyse what stands out and that makes the films suspense, intriguing and overall entertaining.
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