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   For our short film, we chose the thriller genre. This genre was mutually decided upon by our group. It fits what we have in mind for the film. The thriller genre is really a broad spectrum. There can be high stakes that make the film filled with action, or it can be more of an emotional thriller. This is perfect, as we are not constricted to adhering to requirements of a genre.  We chose thriller over the other two choices, drama and horror, because the others had more cons. While a drama genre is a decent choice for our vision, it does not fit exactly. We want more suspense and buildup than a drama can provide. Horror was also an option that was discussed. We discarded it as a possible choice after we realized that certain challenging aspects of horror, such as gore and intricate costumes, were not things we were equipped to include in our film.  Fortunately, our pitch is very open and can be interpreted in many ways. This doesn't back us into a corner with genre...

  There are many things that make a genre clear to what it is. For example, the genre Thriller has usually these factors to it.      camera angles:     - High angle/ Birds view : This is used in thriller to give the effect that whatever is being looked down upon looks vulnerable or powerless compared to what is behind the camera.     -close ups: This angle allows the camera to give a clear view of the characters emotions to the event happening .     - Tilted angle:  This adds tension to the scene at hand and sometimes signifying a supernatural occurrence. This also makes the audience feel like the character as they look up at the subject.     - over the shoulde r: This angle is often used to show something standing behind the character and usually used in front of mirrors so the audience can have a view of everything.      costumes     - Dresses ; this can create a sense of...

  Horror Genre Research Common camera angles used in horror films: Hand Held Low Angle  Tracking Shot High Angle Eye Level  Close Up Aerial Shot Common Mis-en-Scene used in horror films: Dark costumes, including black and gray clothing Little to no lighting Actors are scared and frightened  Lots of mascara is used for women to emphasize their emotions Weapons are used very commonly in this genre Setting is usually in a dark or abandoned building Common Editing used in horror films: Jump Cut Cutaway Insert Common Sound used in horror films: Digetic Sound Ambient Sound Sound Motif Example Films of Horror Films: Scream It Silent House Midsommar A Quiet Place The Invisible Man Carrie A Nightmare on Elm Street What elements of the horror genre we would like to use if we choose it: Dark and creepy setting Digetic Sound Ambient Sound Sound Motif Tracking Shot Jump cut Eye Level Close Up Hand Held Dark costumes           Elements ...

  There are many things that make a genre clear to what it is. For example, the genre Drama has usually these factors to it. Camera angles: Close up: Drama films often have close ups to show the expressions of the actors.  The close up makes it clear on how the actor is feeling through their expressions. It can make the scene more dramatic and express the intensity of the scene. Long shot: Long shots can set the scene for the viewer. They can show the background and give insight to what might happen in the scene, but they also keep some of the focus on the main character.  Over the shoulder: This type of camera angle can show the POV of the character which could be an object or another character. These types of shots add drama. Costumes:  Costumes depend on the setting and time period of the movie. Modern day movies set in common society have typical clothes we would see day to day. For example, business wear, dresses, jeans and t-shirts.  Lighting: The lig...

  Based off the movie idea we chose we are going to research three genre types. The first one will be drama. since the movie has a serious tone and there is conflict in the film, this would fall under drama. We are also going to search up the thriller genre. The reason for this is because the film creates a weird feeling in the audience. Something feels off and almost as if they are in a dream. The suspense makes the watchers feelings heighten and when they watch the end it all makes sense. Not only that but the two girls are trying to solve a mystery and when they are close to figuring it out, something happens. The last one is horror. If we decide to make the film scarier and more graphic we could chose this one however at the moment we aren't doing anything that would fit under the horror genre besides for the mystery they are solving. Since horror is about scaring the audience and maybe even repulse them. This genre would be interesting to include to our film so that is wh...