Continuing Genre Research

Drama

Common types of camera angles and movements in this genre are zoom, pan, tilt, dolly etc. They use different types of shots to give a different effect to different scenes. For instance, to dramatize a situation directors will often zoom in on the subjects to get a clear view of their reaction. Also, to get a view of what the subject is doing, film makers will use a tracking shot adding effect to the scene. Furthermore, common shots used in this genre are long shots, medium shots, and close up shots. Depending on the situation of the scene, the shot will differentiate. For example, capturing two people dramatically arguing could either be long shots or medium shots, depending on the authors choice.

Common costumes in this genre is depending on what the movie is about. In movies like Romeo and Juliet the actors would wear something more conservative and older. Common lighting in this genre is natural light and key light. Film makers use natural light to make the scene more realistic and natural. They also use key light to highlight the main subject in the scene pointing out its importance. Acting in this genre is very exaggerated. Actors blow things out of proportion to make the film entertaining and exciting to watch. The actors to have completely buy into their role to make the movie dramatic. Makeup is also very common in drama. Actors wear makeup to enhance their look in the film. and to resemble their character. Additionally, any kind of props could be used in a drama film; from couches, to lamps, to even cellphones, can all be used in drama movies. The setting of drama movies is often where the movie takes place. It establishes the environment, and usually the types of people or creatures around it.

The types of editing in this genre is endless. There's cuts, cross cutting, cutaway, fades, iris in, iris out, jump cuts, etc. Editors edit drama films to make scenes more dramatic and capture viewers attention. They also include different types of sound in drama films. Editors will usually include suspenseful music and sounds. Examples of this are: diegetic sound, non-diegetic sound, natural sound, and dialogue. They include these different sounds to enhance the film and make it more entertaining. Examples of drama films are: The Godfather, Boogie Nights, and 12 Angry Men.

Thriller

Common camera movements and angles used in this movie genre are pans, zooms, tilts, tracking shots, etc. If the situation is intense, the angle will be focusing on the subject while zooming in on the subjects reaction. Common shots that are used in these films are closeups, extreme closeups and long shots. Directors will use closeups and extreme closeups to capture the reaction of the subject, while making it suspenseful.

Common lighting found in thriller movies is low lighting because of how suspenseful and exciting of a feeling the lighting makes. Sound that is heard in thrillers would be diegetic, where a character can hear whatever is in its surroundings. Costumes for thrillers all depend on the type of movie it is. When the film is about a killer they will be dressed in something suspicious, like a mask or a hoodie. Thrillers are usually real life situation that could happen, causing people to be nervous while watching. Regular clothing would be worn, but if the actors get harmed in any way, their makeup and clothes will definitely show it. Actors have to buy into their character, and pretend they are going through the situation themselves as if it were reality.

Some elements that come from thrillers are when the movies create a suspenseful feeling to the audience, giving the anticipation of what is going to happen next. Examples of this are movies that keep you guessing, and you don't know what's going to happen next. Audiences want to be entertained, and kept on the edge of their seats. It gives them a reason to continue watching the movie to see the final outcome of the situation. Although, thriller movies are amazing, they have a downside, because of predictable they can be. On the other hand, thriller movies can have very surprising endings. These can leave the audience jaw dropped and is a perfect example of irony.