Gente Research (Comedy)

  

 My group and I are also researching comedy. As much as we want action, we also need to laugh. A comedy would also be a lot easier for us since we can just be ourselves. Comedy movies have a lot of close- ups, pans, long shots, and zooms. Close ups allow you to lead your audience into a more intimate setting. You can literally bring your audience closer to the action. And it emphasizes the importance of what we see. But as the push continues, it all breaks, letting viewers know they're watching a comedy movie.Long shots  give an overall context to the scene and usually lets viewers know that what we’re seeing right now isn’t the whole picture... until it zooms all the way out. Static shots, or stand still shots, build suspense. In comedy movies it allows room for the characters to correct themselves or something, Almost like a "wait for it" moment. Zooms emphasize expressions shown throughout the film. Props used in comedy films range from nothing to everything- like a tissue or a car. The lighting in comedy films is usually bright. High Key lighting is Often used to evoke an upbeat and optimistic atmosphere. This helps to allow for all attention to be on dialogue and acting – which is why it is the most used lighting technique in comedies.  There is no need to have dramatic lighting that will create a certain kind of atmosphere when all you need is bright lighting to reflect the comedic and light-hearted mood. Music is generally upbeat or it can vary depending on the situation. Sometimes no music at all allows the film to feel raw and real. Editing too. Flashbacks are very popular amongst comedy movies, as well as jump cuts. Two shots are also commonly used. These elements of filming create a beautiful masterpiece that is something that either allows you to see a character for who they truly are or it just adds more to the jokes. 

 

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