A deep dive into comedy

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 a. Common CAMS in your genre-

Clearly, landing jokes requires quick editing, visual gags, slapstick comedy, and funny conversation, but moving (or, in certain circumstances, purposefully not having to move) the lens can be equally effective. For the comedy, the camera is occasionally even acknowledged and engaged with.

b. Common Sound in your genre-

Comedic scores are usually on the goofier side musically. Diegetic sounds, depending on the style of comedy, will differ from movie to movie. Slapstick classics like the Three Stooges have lots of dietetic onomatopoeic sounds in them, to signal hits on each character. 

c. Common Mis-En-Scene (CLAMPS) in your genre-

Most comedy movies that I have seen will have costumes relative to time. Movies like "The Anchorman," which took place in the 70's had appropriate costuming to match time. Others I've seen like "Monty Python and the Holy Grail" had their characters dressed in medieval outfitting. The acting in comedy is never as serious as in drama or horror, but can still have serious moments.

d. Common Editing in your genre-

From what I've seen, the editing of a comedy film is never anything too much of a spectacle. It usually serves just as a transition, but sometimes can be used to frame a bit or joke.

e. Example films of your genre-

Borat, The Big Lebowski, Anchorman, the Monty Python movies, National Lampoon movies, Three Stooges, and Space Balls

f. What elements of the genre that you like?-

Not to be redundant, but I like the comedic elements of film. I find myself to be a very funny person and enjoy when things can make me laugh

g. What elements of the genre do not appeal to you?-



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