The first thing that needs to be done is deciding the genre for our film opening. We made a mood board in order to try to decide on one of these genres.
Each movie represents a genre in film I am interested in, the six here being horror, action, sci-fi, western, drama, and comedy.
Horror
The horror genre is meant to keep the audience on the edge of their seats. Jump scares, creepy imagery and music, and good vs. evil are all conventions found in this genre.
Action
The action genre is filled with excitement and, well, action. Heroes rising up to the challenge, explosions and exciting scenes, and epic finales are the convention found in this genre.
Sci-Fi
This genre is meant to display the often startling differences of the present and the future. Beautiful imagery of space and distant planets, new technology and scientific concepts, and interesting characters are the convention of this genre.
Western
Displaying the desert landscape of the West, this genre is famous for it tense duels, open landscapes, and stories of outlaws versus an ever controlling world. These are the conventions of this genre.
Drama
Dramas are films filled with compelling stories and characters, clashing personalities and relationship between characters, and the grays in the aspects of a character or situation.
Comedy
A comedies job is to make the audience laugh. Slapstick, situational, or straight-up jokes are found in this genre. Often containing quirky characters and a semi-compelling plot, comedies focus more on reactions than creating a compelling story.
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