Final Task: Genre Research - Drama Genre

 



Genre Researched - Drama Genre

Camera Angles, Movement, Shots (CAMS):
  • Camera Angles: Wide shots capturing the grandeur of settings, close-ups on characters during emotional scenes, and occasional Dutch angles to signify tension or conflict.
  • Movement: Smooth and deliberate camera movements, often tracking or panning to follow characters' actions and emotions.
  • Shots: Long takes to build intensity, establishing shots to set the scene, and reaction shots to emphasize character emotions.
Mis-En-Scene (CLAMPS):
  • Costumes: Reflective of characters' emotional states or social statuses, enhancing their personalities and the era in which the drama is set.
  • Lighting: Subtle lighting changes to emphasize mood shifts, with chiaroscuro for intense moments and softer lighting for tender scenes.
  • Acting: Emotionally charged performances, conveying depth and complexity in characters' struggles and relationships.
  • Makeup and Props: Used sparingly but purposefully to reflect character traits or symbolic elements.
  • Props: Meaningful objects or settings that signify a character's journey or pivotal moments.
  • Setting: Detailed and immersive environments that contribute to the storyline and character development.
Sound:
  • Score: An emotionally evocative score that heightens the drama's intensity, featuring poignant melodies during pivotal scenes.
  • Dialogue: Meaningful and impactful conversations that drive the story forward, creating depth in character interactions.
  • Ambient Sound: Natural sounds that enhance the atmosphere and immerse the audience in the drama's world.
Example Films:
  • The Shawshank Redemption
  • A Beautiful Mind
  • The Godfather
Liked Elements:
  • Emotionally charged performances that deeply connect the audience with the characters.
  • Visually stunning scenes and detailed settings that enhance storytelling.
  • The use of music and sound to evoke powerful emotions.
Disliked Elements:
  • Overly dramatic or contrived moments that feel forced.
  • Poorly executed or distracting cinematography that detracts from the narrative.
  • Dialogue that feels unnatural or cliché, hindering the authenticity of the drama.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Planning Blog: Storyboard

Image
Scene 1: Lucas is sitting on the side of their former bed in the first scene. Staring out the window, lost in thought. To capture the room and Lucas's alone, use a wide angle. Scene 2: To convey the atmosphere and feel of the house, a tracking shot is employed in this scene while the character walks about the space. pursuing him into the on-suit lavatory. Scene 3: A broad view to highlight the shower curtain and the sound of the running water. Scene 4: A over the shoulder shot of Lucas clearing the mirror of fog Scene 5: Lucas is surrounded by memories of his late wife Sarah in an over-the-shoulder view. Scene 6: Lucas is surrounded by memories of his late wife Sarah in an over-the-shoulder view. Scene 7: A closer look at the pans over the objects, highlighting their importance. Scene 8: Lucas takes up a box containing a few of Sarah's belongings. A close-up reveals his hesitation to open the package. Scene 9: The medium shots depict the depth of Lucas's emotion...
Read more

Planning Blog: Preparing For Our Music Video!

Image
Song Title: Stitches by Shawn Mendez  Props: Since our location will be at the beach, we'll need the basic beach essentials. This includes gears such as towels, Backpacks, water bottles, glasses, phones, sunscreen and a floaty. These props will be used to give the usual feel of a trip to the beach with friends. All of these will be carried on hand or on our bodies as we navigate towards the location. Location: Fort Lauderdale Beach is the desired location. If nothing goes wrong of course. If not Lauderdale By the Sea is our second beach beach my group and I will film at. (Hopefully nothing happens) Schedule: Sunset, around 6 Pm. On weekends only since we have school and work schooldays. Going For the sunset will be a lot easier with no sun in our faces. The sunset sky is also a way better background since it's pretty. At this time it normally starts to rain as well which is what we prefer at some part in our music video. Backup Plan: If it starts to storm while filming, my ...
Read more

Production Blog: Editing!

Image
Watching tutorials! Hi there, lovelies! I began working on the joint editing of all my scenes today. Since I completed my most recent project, I have not edited anything. To renew myself, I thought it would be best to watch a few videos on YouTube. Consequently, I watched films for about thirty minutes. After finishing that, I launched Capcut. My preferred editing software is Capcut. since it's free and I feel totally at ease using it. I spent around five hours editing in all. This is also a result of my tendency to be choosy. So I was finally done once it was as I wanted it. That editing was really striking. It felt so good to be on board. I went so far as to treat myself. I napped after making tacos. But I watched my Final Task again when I woke up. As it happens, the slumber inspired me to edit more. I spent an additional two hours editing, but I'm now satisfied with the outcome. I started my song at the beginning and emailed it to a few individuals to get their feedback. I...
Read more