Genre Conventions Research Blog: Comedy

• Common camera angles in your genre (CAMS) camera angles, movement, shots
Close ups
Low angles
High angles
Over-the-shoulder
• Common Mis-En-Scene in your genre (CLAMPS) Mis-En-scene
Vibrant and colorful set design
Physical props and visual gags
Bright lighting
Comedic timing
• Common Editing in your genre
Quick cuts
Jump cuts
Split screens
• Common sound in your genre
Sound effects
Upbeat and lively music
Dialogue
Silence for comedic timing
• Example films of your genre
Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Good Burger, The Grand Budapest Hotel.
• What elements of the genre that you like?
The humor and fast paced story telling. 
• What elements of the genre do not appeal to you?
The genre is highly dependent on the jokes landing and if a joke falls flat it can completely ruin a movie.



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