Genre Research: Drama

 A drama is another genre of film that can be combined with other different genres. It is categorized by its often sincere and serious meaning. Dramas usually have a plot that can revolve over a social, verbal, or emotional conflict.

Common shots would include close-up shots, over-the-shoulder shots, and medium-long shots. These are used to show the characters and their interactions. Any other shots that can capture the basic, day-to-day conversations and action of a character will most likely be common. Tracking shots are also used to (literally) follow a character in whatever routine they may have,

Costumes can range from casual, to business casual, to formal. They usually will not have any activewear as most the scenes occur indoors with characters conversing and people doing office work or writing. The lighting is usually from LED or fluorescent sources. Again, this typically simulates the location of the white collar worker. Acting in this genre is sincere and can flow naturally as the characters meet and develop with each other. People in the genre will have natural makeup if any. This shows the average person at their normal self. Props are broad and can be paper, pens, or other office supplies. It could even include objects that have sentimental value in the plot that make the film for genuine.

Sound in this genre will mostly consist of just the dialogue (or internal dialogue) and the diegetic sound from the world of the film.

Editing in this genre will mostly include reverse shots to make the characters looking at and talking to each other, with jump cuts to show time between their interactions and their behaviors.

An aspect of this genre I like is how the plot is developed through dialogue and can make the theme heartfelt and connect with the audience. However, dramas usually have many characters that, again, will difficult to create with one main producer. I also dislike the lack of music that can be applied without completely drowning own the character's thoughts.



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