Genre analysis

Genres and auteurs

Genre is the way in which we categorize films. They all have their own set of codes and conventions which are adhered to by directors. E.g. imperial dreams is a social realism/ drama and the content of the film is aimed to match the struggle of real life.

An auteur is a singular artist who controls all aspects of a collaborative creative work, a person equivalent to the author of a novel or a play.

Mise-en-scene

Cinematography

Editing

Sound

Clip 1 is from the hangover.

The mise en scene of the scene backs up the comedy genre because he props are interestingly random and funny objects.

The editing shows every object that is within the room indicating the madness from the night before. The camera angles are shaky when the character wakes up indicating he is hungover. A character has no trousers on indicating comedy. Random objects within the clip suggest craziness. Characters falling over indicates comedy.

The sound is a slow beat with a guitar tune suggesting curiosity and anticipation. The sound helps portray the comedy genre by adding a building climax to the characters waking up and falling over.

Clip 2 is from star trek into darkness.

The mise en scene portrays the genre by including a scenery which has never been seen before indicating that it is from another planet, therefore suggesting that the genre is sci fi. The props are futuristic indicating the genre is sci fi. The props are alien like forms suggesting the genre is Sci FI because Sci Fi genres includes these conventions.

The cinematography shows vehicles flying and is very fast paced suggesting that it is an action sci fi.

The editing is very fast paced backing up the action and adventure aspect of the genre, also showing details of terrain that is not form earth.

The sound is fast paced backing up the action aspect of the genre and there is beeps and technical sounds indicating the vehicles are futuristic. 

Clip 3 is from the expendables.

The mise en scene includes guns, explosions and battle uniforms indicating that the genre of the film is action. Action films include these conventions.

The cinematography is a variety of camera angles and vast amounts of explosions backing up that the genre is action. Action films include vast amounts of explosions and firing bullets.

The editing is fast paced including a variety of camera angles in each shot in order to cover all of the action that is being conveyed.

The sound is very loud, explosive and fast paced indicating that the genre is action. The sound amplifies the action by increasing the pace of the scene.

Clip 4 is from the film Fish Tank.

The mise en scene suggest social realism drama/ dance because the scene shows a low society area to live in. conflict between characters followed by alcohol and fighting.

The cinematography suggests that is a social realism because of the camera work, the camera work is very close to the character to convey what life is like for her. Making it as real as possible for the audience.

The editing is fast pace representing the pace of real life. There are many different shots between scenes. This keeps the audience interested and speeds up real life time without taking away the reality from the scenes.

The sound is very minimal to portray real life. The sound effects include sounds from real life such as birds chirping, cars, other people talking and planes. The sound is very important when creating a social realism because the sounds have to be from reality in order for the audience to feel like the film is real.