Friday, February 4, 2022

Genre Research: Action

Now, action! Not like a take, but the genre! Action is a very over the top, effect heavy genre that utilizes a lot of flashy things to grab the viewer's attention.

Common camera angles are most usually Point of view shots, Aerial shots, Extreme close ups, and Medium shots. This is due to the idea that these movies are very often focused on a lot of features of the people, whether it be the fights they're in or the things they're doing. Lights are flashy, light ad vibrant. Rarely are scenes ever dark in this genre. Acting is also where the action genre shines. With violent choreography, over the top stunts, and large and wide combat scenes on giant planes, in the sky, or on a bridge, it really grabs the attention of the viewer. Movement is often really emphasized in this genre as well, utilizing a lot of panning and shakes for impact. Props are very important here, whether it be a weapon, which it usually is, a watch, or a secret key to a door, the props are very well utilized. And sound is especially important. To represent the impact, the Directors must often use a really good soundtrack, filled with suspense and key nots to help guide the progression of events. Some films that show this are Avengers: Endgame, The Suicide Squad, And SHang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.

If i were to use this genre, i'd really want to maximize the effect usage to show the impact. I'd also want to do some really cool scenes and stunts, but it would take a lot of work.

The soundtrack is an issue, though. If i don't pull it off, it may not work in my favor, or i'd have to film around the music instead of the events.

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