Genre Research
As soon as I was presented with this project I started to think about what genre I wanted to my film opening to be about. I have been brainstorming and considering all of the genre options out there. Two genre possibilities that I have thought about the most were action and horror. These type of films have always stood out to me because it's what I find the most interesting to watch. That being said, I hadn't known much about these genres, so I had to do some research.
Horror
The horror genre revolves around creating an unsettling experience for its audience. Horror films are usually shot in a dark and ominous setting to heighten the sense of danger. The mise-en-scene elements typically have a lot of black and red to represent evil or danger as well as the addition of weapons. Also, this genre uses camera shots like the Dutch tilt and handheld to intensify the fear. On top of that the antagonist should be intimidating because it's the primary source of fear for the audience. This genre also requires an effective sound design to heighten tension and cause jump scares.
Action
Action films are mainly to keep audiences engaged and at the edge their seat. This genre of film embraces warm colors, high contrast lighting, props like weapons and vehicles, and frequent use of handheld camera movement and quick cuts to convey the intensity and chaos of the action. The primary intention of action films are its adrenaline-pumping moments, not necessarily towards creating a deep character development. One of the most crucial things about action films is their visual pacing as well as having an understandable and interesting plot.
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