In this blog, I will be introducing the conventions and elements of two new genres. These genres will be romance and horror. The following paragraphs will include the common camera movements, angles, sounds, lighting, elements, editing, and mis-en-scene of each genre.
There are several common camera angles and movements in the romance genre. Two-shots are used consistently in the romance genre to show the development of a relationship between two characters. Over the shoulder shots and close-ups are used to capture conversations between two characters; both of these shots allow the audience to see the emotion of 1 or more character. Tracking movement shots are also used commonly in romance movies. These shots feature couples walking and makes it seem as if the camera is moving with them. These shots can also show characters walking away or completing a task such as opening the front door. There are many different elements to the mis-en-scene in this genre. Three-point lighting is often used in the Romance genre. The key light provides the main illumination of the film, the fill light fills in shadows in shadows in the background and on the actor’s face, and the backlight which distinguishes the actor’s face from the background. Costumes in romance movies are often causal or formal clothes including dresses/suits and jeans/t-shirts. When included, makeup is used to enhance the faces of the actors especially in date scenes. Females often wear red lipstick in these scenes. Scenery in the romance genre vary from bedrooms, restaurants, bathrooms, and parks. Common editing in this genre includes flash back editing and fade ins/outs. Sounds in romance film are often non-diegetic meaning they can’t be heard by those in the film. Non-digetic sounds in romance films include scenes where memories are shown and music plays behind them. Examples of these films include “me before you” and “a walk to remember”. The elements in this genre that I like are the costumes and editing; I love seeing actors dress up fancy in romance movies, these include makeover scenes for dates and what-not. There are no elements that I dislike because I love the romance genre.
There are also varying camera angles and movements in the horror genre. Tilt shots are used often to add tension/ drama to a scene. Low angles are also used to make the villain of the movie seem powerful. Zooms are used in this genre, they add suspense as the audience waits to see what will be shown next. Panning movements are used to create tension within the film. Common sounds in horror movies are often non-digetic as well. Non-digetic sounds in the horror genre include sound effects that let the audience know that something bad is about to happen. The common lighting in the horror genre usually includes harsh lighting and silhouette lighting which add to the darkness of the film. Costumes in the horror genre vary. Costumes can range from fake fangs and capes to torn shirts and masks. The makeup in horror movies are usually found on the villains and include tattoos and even bloodied/ distorted faces. The scenery often includes dark alleyways and creepy houses. Fake blood is seen very often in this genre. Editing often seen in these movies include cutaways and jump cuts. Cut-aways allow the audience to see an actor’s reaction to problems they’re facing. Jump cuts allow a passage of time to show in the scene. Examples of these films include “it” and “get out”. The elements I like in this genre are the camera angles and editing because without them the movie would be less believable/scary. The elements I do not like are the blood and sometimes the different makeup used on the villains, this is because bloods and wounds make me nauseous.
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