Analytical Approaches to Film
Film Genres -
Action - usually fast-paced and adrenaline pumping, films of this genre are known for their explosive and activity-filled scenes
Romantic Comedy - films of this genre are known for their feel-good contact, well-lit scenes and humour based on believable circumstances
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It is possible to determine a film's genre based on its tone and content. Similarly, use of props, costume and lighting can be used to set scenes appropriate for the genre. For example, a romantic comedy may use brighter colours and lots of natural lighting, whereas horror films are more likely to use darker colours and dimmer lights to create a suspenseful, moody scene. Colour is important in films as they have varying connotations, and can be used to send messages to the viewer. For example, in the 1975 American thriller "Jaws" uses the colour yellow whenever a shark attack is about to occur, subsequently getting the audience to associate the hue with danger. This builds up tension as people will know that a scary scene is about to happen, though they're not sure quite when. This makes this ineffective thriller as to will keep people waiting in anticipation and suspense. Yellow usually symbolises optimism and joy - the two complete contrasts to the scenes in which this colour occur in. However, sometimes it can be used to connote hazard, which is more accurate to the film. The fact that this film uses a colour that usually has positive associations creates a good psychological impact as the audience will subconsciously recognise it as a colour of joy. This increases the shock factor as the shark attacks are a complete contrast to this.
Action - usually fast-paced and adrenaline pumping, films of this genre are known for their explosive and activity-filled scenes
Romantic Comedy - films of this genre are known for their feel-good contact, well-lit scenes and humour based on believable circumstances
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It is possible to determine a film's genre based on its tone and content. Similarly, use of props, costume and lighting can be used to set scenes appropriate for the genre. For example, a romantic comedy may use brighter colours and lots of natural lighting, whereas horror films are more likely to use darker colours and dimmer lights to create a suspenseful, moody scene. Colour is important in films as they have varying connotations, and can be used to send messages to the viewer. For example, in the 1975 American thriller "Jaws" uses the colour yellow whenever a shark attack is about to occur, subsequently getting the audience to associate the hue with danger. This builds up tension as people will know that a scary scene is about to happen, though they're not sure quite when. This makes this ineffective thriller as to will keep people waiting in anticipation and suspense. Yellow usually symbolises optimism and joy - the two complete contrasts to the scenes in which this colour occur in. However, sometimes it can be used to connote hazard, which is more accurate to the film. The fact that this film uses a colour that usually has positive associations creates a good psychological impact as the audience will subconsciously recognise it as a colour of joy. This increases the shock factor as the shark attacks are a complete contrast to this.
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