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.