AICE Media Studies Genre Research Blog (Comedy)

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Common camera angles used in comedy may consist of a close up shot. Sometimes after a character tells a joke there's often a close up shot of the characters facial expression. A close up shot In filmmaking, television production, still photography, and the comic strip medium, a close-up or close-up is a type of shot that tightly frames a person or object. Close-ups are a common type of shot, along with medium and long shots. The eye level angle is another camera angle used in comedies. This angle is achieved by positioning the camera at the subject's eye level in the frame. This angle is frequently complementary to the standard shot, somewhere near what the human eye sees. This will be the most commonly used shot in dramas, sitcoms, and comedies, among other things. In addition, the make-up used in comedies is typically more clean and colorful than gritty, darker-colored make-up. This make-up technique is also used to set the tone of the film, making it appear lighter and more positive. The costumes in comedies can be quite different. Although certain shades of color are not required for the films to be successful, some comedies do use bright colors with a lot of vibrancy to portray a sense of spontaneity. A great example of this would be Jim Carrey's clothing and make-up in the film "The Mask." Common editing techniques may include a back and forth shot to show characters staring at each other to show comedic relief. Sounds often consist of drums to demonstrate a punchline after a joke. Examples of comedies consist of Shrek, Jumanji Cheaper by the dozen. I like comedies but  sometimes they rely on humor and stray away from the plot.