Genre Choice Blog

The world of film thrives on diverse cinematic techniques, each painting emotions onto the silver screen with a distinct brushstroke. Comedy, playful and lighthearted, uses playful camerawork – zooming in on a goofy grin, tilting down on a pratfall – to introduce us to characters who revel in the absurd. Costumes might explode in Day-Glo colors, soundtracks erupt in slapstick bursts, and scenes hop-scotch across landscapes faster than a clown on a pogo stick. It's a joyous whirlwind, leaving us chuckling at life's silly stumbles.

Suspense, on the other hand, tightens the screws, pulling us into a web of anticipation. Sweeping panoramas reveal vast, lurking shadows, while slow, deliberate pans dissect every twitch of a character's expression. These are often ordinary folk, thrust into extraordinary circumstances, their calm facades hinting at hidden anxieties. The soundtrack becomes a symphony of unease, a crescendo of ticking clocks and ominous whispers, leaving us glued to the screen, hearts pounding, asking, "What lurks around the corner?"

Thrillers, a potent cocktail of genres, draw from an arsenal of cinematic tools. Close-ups magnify fear in trembling eyes, while distant shots leave us feeling exposed, vulnerable. Jump cuts jolt us out of complacency, mirroring the protagonist's racing heartbeat. We hear not just the roar of an engine chase, but the crunch of gravel beneath desperate footsteps, the frantic thump of a pursuer's boots. Each element builds tension, a masterclass in keeping us on the edge of our seats, gasping for the next heart-stopping beat.

After considering each of these genres, and examining the pros and the cons. My group decided to go with thriller, as it is more exciting, and the audience will have more to expect.