RESEARCH OF GENRES
This first part of this project was to research various types of genres so that we were able to gain ideas and influences of how we wanted our video to be perceived.
It is chief that Fern and I consider several types of genres, it will gain us ability in what to expect to see within them genres and the conventions that are used. Researching different genres allows us to make a decision on what one to use for our film opening. As it will determine what we feel is best for out target audience, and what we think will be the most successful. I have particulary focused on Horror/thriller and Romantic comedy, as those are the ones that Fern and I wish to consider for our final genre.
I had explored the convetions of Horror and Thriller, whereas Fern had searched the conventions of Romantic comedy, below are as follows;
HORROR/THRILLER
I have explored the conventions of a horror film, it is clear the chief purpose of a horror film is to frighten the audience. Horror films target audience is a mixed gender; however it does appear to appeal the male dominant figure more due to the violent actions that are exposed. The scenes that are included in a horror film are more likely to frighten a female in comparison to a male. The age group depends on the certificate the film has; however it usually starts from 15 onwards to 24. In my opinion it varies, as some are a lot stronger and violent compared to others. Horror films are designed to cause dread and alarm invokes hidden fear. I believe the age group should start off at 18 however the film producers have to take in account that younger age groups are eager to watch horrors and will go against the age rating. I had searched several different horror openings, each one had shown similarities with each other yet were presented in different ways. Every horror/thriller film will contain a type of antagonist which is prone to scare the audience, yet also a protagonist which is portrayed to be the hero. It will contain gory and frightening acts to then enable us as an audience to not only be frightened but eager to wonder what the following scene will hold. Evidently the setting of a horror film usually locates in an isolated areas, urban environments, small communities etc. High and Low angles are extremely common in horror films as they instantly indicate fear or power. Disturbing sounds are entirely significant in a horror film, which included both non diagetic and diagetic sounds; diagetic sounds often evoke fearful feelings for the audience when watching horror films as they consist of realistic sounds which build tension in the scene. The lighting of a horror films mainly consists of low key, scenes are usually dark with unfamiliar shadows, shapes etc that have been formed to build a tension feeling. Props in a horror film will identify any type of device which is prone to indicate danger such as; knifes, chain saws, masks, weapons. These particular elements are expected to be incorporated in a horror film as it creates the narrative as whole to be fearful.
FERN HAD SEARCHED ROM-COM
A rom-com tends to focus on an audience above the age of 15 because they have sexual content, language and innuendo along with minor swearing. The characters generally involved in the film are usually the ones who are distracted have the comic value and tent to do daft things so that the genre remains a romantic comedy. Usually we are taken on a rollercoaster journey with two main people, they are our main focus and because we are following their story we are encouraged to believe that they are the ones who will eventually fall in love. The plot of a romantic comedy will see an obvious couple taken through a series of unfortunate events and misadventures designed to keep them apart until the ending. We are most likely to see a heterosexual relationship between a male and female who are both more attractive than the rest of the characters. Usually the plot would involve the male protagonist trying to win over the female’s affection, having to overcome obstacles throughout using humorous elements. The plot would become conventional, as when we watch rom-coms we could almost guess what is going to happen, it is inevitable that the main focused characters would fall in love or meet each other along the way. Most of the time the location in which the film is set would be a busy city such as London or New York City, adding to the stereotypical view of a rom-com. The male used would usually have to compete with another male in order to win the females heart, and usually the opposing male character would be more attractive, cleverer or wealthier whereas in this genre the original main man would be more humorous. It could be perceived as the most unlikely couple in the beginning to be the most suited in the end.In a rom-com I think it shows a modern interpretation and the audience is easily able to relate to some of the story line or one of the character traits, you often have a wide variety of characters with a mix of personalities such as; the 'dumb' one, the typical blonde popular one, the funny male friend who has no hope to begin with but find love in the end, etc.
I have explored the conventions of a horror film, it is clear the chief purpose of a horror film is to frighten the audience. Horror films target audience is a mixed gender; however it does appear to appeal the male dominant figure more due to the violent actions that are exposed. The scenes that are included in a horror film are more likely to frighten a female in comparison to a male. The age group depends on the certificate the film has; however it usually starts from 15 onwards to 24. In my opinion it varies, as some are a lot stronger and violent compared to others. Horror films are designed to cause dread and alarm invokes hidden fear. I believe the age group should start off at 18 however the film producers have to take in account that younger age groups are eager to watch horrors and will go against the age rating. I had searched several different horror openings, each one had shown similarities with each other yet were presented in different ways. Every horror/thriller film will contain a type of antagonist which is prone to scare the audience, yet also a protagonist which is portrayed to be the hero. It will contain gory and frightening acts to then enable us as an audience to not only be frightened but eager to wonder what the following scene will hold. Evidently the setting of a horror film usually locates in an isolated areas, urban environments, small communities etc. High and Low angles are extremely common in horror films as they instantly indicate fear or power. Disturbing sounds are entirely significant in a horror film, which included both non diagetic and diagetic sounds; diagetic sounds often evoke fearful feelings for the audience when watching horror films as they consist of realistic sounds which build tension in the scene. The lighting of a horror films mainly consists of low key, scenes are usually dark with unfamiliar shadows, shapes etc that have been formed to build a tension feeling. Props in a horror film will identify any type of device which is prone to indicate danger such as; knifes, chain saws, masks, weapons. These particular elements are expected to be incorporated in a horror film as it creates the narrative as whole to be fearful.
FERN HAD SEARCHED ROM-COM
A rom-com tends to focus on an audience above the age of 15 because they have sexual content, language and innuendo along with minor swearing. The characters generally involved in the film are usually the ones who are distracted have the comic value and tent to do daft things so that the genre remains a romantic comedy. Usually we are taken on a rollercoaster journey with two main people, they are our main focus and because we are following their story we are encouraged to believe that they are the ones who will eventually fall in love. The plot of a romantic comedy will see an obvious couple taken through a series of unfortunate events and misadventures designed to keep them apart until the ending. We are most likely to see a heterosexual relationship between a male and female who are both more attractive than the rest of the characters. Usually the plot would involve the male protagonist trying to win over the female’s affection, having to overcome obstacles throughout using humorous elements. The plot would become conventional, as when we watch rom-coms we could almost guess what is going to happen, it is inevitable that the main focused characters would fall in love or meet each other along the way. Most of the time the location in which the film is set would be a busy city such as London or New York City, adding to the stereotypical view of a rom-com. The male used would usually have to compete with another male in order to win the females heart, and usually the opposing male character would be more attractive, cleverer or wealthier whereas in this genre the original main man would be more humorous. It could be perceived as the most unlikely couple in the beginning to be the most suited in the end.In a rom-com I think it shows a modern interpretation and the audience is easily able to relate to some of the story line or one of the character traits, you often have a wide variety of characters with a mix of personalities such as; the 'dumb' one, the typical blonde popular one, the funny male friend who has no hope to begin with but find love in the end, etc.
When you have researched the genres of your choice make sure you say why you chose the one you did and what you hope to incorporate from you research into your own creation.
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