Genre Research: Comedy

 Comedy Research Blog:


Common Camera Angles in Comedy (CAMS): 

• Close-ups on characters' facial expressions during punchlines or reactions 

• Wide shots for physical comedy or to establish setting and context 

• High angles for comedic effect, such as making characters look smaller or more vulnerable 


Common Mis-En-Scene in Comedy (CLAMPS): 

• Bright, vibrant colors and playful set designs 

• Costumes that enhance characters' personalities or exaggerate their flaws 

• Props and set pieces that can be used for physical comedy or visual gags 


Common Editing in Comedy: 

• Quick cuts or jump cuts during comedic action or dialogue 

• Montages or fast-paced sequences to show characters learning or growing 

• Use of match cuts or creative transitions for visual humor 


Common Sound in Comedy: 

• Use of sound effects for comedic effect, such as cartoonish boings or whistles 

• Upbeat or silly music to enhance the tone or mood of a scene 

• Creative use of sound editing for comedic timing, such as cutting off dialogue mid-sentence for a punchline 


Example Films of the Comedy Genre: 

• Wedding Crashers 

• The Hangover 

• The 40-Year-Old Virgin 


I like that comedy movies are often lighthearted and escape the stresses of everyday life. They aim to make people laugh and entertain their audiences while making social commentary and criticism using humor, satire, or parody.


 I don't like it when comedy films lack diversity and inclusiveness, with certain groups being underrepresented or stereotyped. Others fall into predictable tropes or resort to clichés. This can make the film feel formulaic and unoriginal. 

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