Genre Research: Comedy

 Camera angles that are used in comedies include: eye level and high angle. Eye level allows the viewers to see all of the people in the scenes reactions. Seeing everyone reaction to, for example, a joke, makes the film or scene more comedic. High angles are used to make subjects seem inferior, this can be used in comedies to make fun of the subject. Camera movements used in comedies include: intense zoom ins and tracking shots. Intense zoom ins are used to potentially break the fourth wall and create an effect where the physical camera either bumps into the actor or gets an awkward close up on their face. Tracking shots are used to follow the character, possibly if they are running away from something. The costumes for comedies differ and usually are based on the actors profession, a suit if the actor is a lawyer or uniform if a student. May incorporate basic comedic costume, like a clown suit. The lighting in comedies are typically bright because it makes the mood upbeat and happy. Typical props used are puppets, water guns, and food (to throw). The setting can be anywhere, as long as the lighting is bright, if it's dark it make give of a horror effect.  The sound or score in comedies are upbeat as well, instruments typically used are trombones, slide whistles, pizzicato strings, electric piano, and light drums. There is a mood created by a fast tempo. Eyeline matches are used to edit comedic films because sometime it makes a feel of comedy when you see what the actor see and it could be a silly item. Jump cut sare used to show the surroundings or if multiple people are talking at the same time and it's funny because it's so hectic. Well known comedy movies are Grownups, and The Hangover. The elements I like about comedies is how hectic they are and the scripts they have. The things I don't quite enjoy is the basic costumes/makeup. This genre is one of my most favorite to watch.