Different Genres

ACTION GENRE

• Movies of this genre usually have an abundance of long shots, or wide shots in order to demonstrate the action effectively. They often do tracking movements as well in order to move alongside the characters to truly feel the action and create a sense of moving with them through their perspective. Sound in movies like these are often diegetic noises such as walking and punching, as well as guns and explosions. 
• Common types of costumes in these movies are often of the current time period, and made to be comfortable or suitable for action, i.e. jackets, shirts, suits, etc. Lighting in action movies seems to often be natural, as most of the time, the action is taking place outside, meaning that the lighting has to match the setting that they are in. The acting has to be serious, but also requires the actors to do a lot of stunts and action, so often times stunt doubles are used. The make-up in these types of movies is fairly light, with only the use of fake blood for cuts and bruises that the characters might get. Setting for action movies vary greatly, but they mostly take place outdoors in the streets of major cities, or maybe inside in a warehouse or agency building where fighting and action take place. 
• Sound in these movies is mostly diegetic with sounds of guns and explosions, as well as punches and kicks. They often include very lively score that complement the action, and have very energetic soundtracks and background music.
• Editing in these movies is usually very fast paced including a lot of jump cuts and action match. They help accentuate the action and create a fast pace.
• Some elements of this genre that I like is the fast pace seen in them and the action scenes, as they create a very interesting type of film. 
• Some elements I do not like is that if the film relies to heavily on action, and not enough on story and acting, it can become quite a dull experience that becomes less engaging to the audience. So it can become challenging for an action movie to become very entertaining if it only delivers on the action part of the genre

COMEDY GENRE

•  Movies of the comedy genre usually use angles that focus more on the characters and their dialogue, therefore it is common to find medium close ups and over the shoulder while watching comedy movies. Camera movements aren't as common but there could be use of pans to demonstrate reaction to certain moments in a comedic fashion. The sound in these movies could be both diegetic and non-diegetic as there are often sounds that are used to make the comedy funnier.
• Costumes in comedy movies mostly range from every day clothing that any regular person would have to comedic clothing that is out of the ordinary. Lighting in comedic movies is usually very bright and energetic in order to create a happy move to encourage the comedy found in the movie. Acting in comedy movies is, as expected, very comedic, meaning that a lot of actions and moments are exaggerated to create a sense of humor within the scene and to get that across to the audience. Makeup is similar to the costumes as it can vary from either day to day realistic makeup, to extremely goofy and comedic makeup depending on the setting and theme of the movie. Settings are usually normal households, or settings that are relatable to everyday people. 
• Sound in comedy movies is usually a combination of diegetic and non diegetic sounds, as the sounds from the actors are all mostly kept in while still using sounds without origin in the screen in order to create a bigger comedic effect. Scores in these movies are usually very lighthearted and goofy, much like the soundtracks. 
• Editing in comedy movies has to be fast paced and dynamic in order to create effective comedy and keep the audience entertained without running the risk of boring them. Therefore there are a lot jump cuts and cuts that fasten the pace.
• Things that I enjoy from this genre is mostly everything, as I find that a comedy movie can be one of the funnest experiences to watch and see on film. The fast paced humor and the great use of editing in some films makes this genre one of, if not the best genre of movies. 
• Some things that I do not enjoy in these types of films, similar to my problems with actions movies is that if not done properly, the comedy can have the opposite effect it desires and create a truly horrific movie. Therefore the comedy has to be very well done, and most often than not its not, so truly great comedic movies are unfortunately very few and far in between.