(Cinema II) Film Genres and their Characteristics

Comedy – Color

Bright colors that convey joyful energy

Comedy – Illumination

Low contrast and smooth shadows that make actions clear

Comedy – Music

Upbeat melodies

Comedy – Framing

Exaggerated angles that show absurd situations

Comedy – Rhythm

Fast to keep the story lively

Comedy – Acting

Exaggerated and cartoon-like

Horror – Color

Dark or desaturated colors

Horror – Illumination

Strong contrasts and deep shadows

Horror – Music

High-pitched tense sounds and silence to create discomfort

Horror – Framing

Extreme close-ups and distant shots to create unease

Horror – Rhythm

Alternates slow tension with fast intense scenes

Horror – Acting

Discomforting expressions with strong or absent emotions

Action – Color

High-contrast colors that emphasize energy and danger

Action – Illumination

Lighting guides movement and directs attention

Action – Music

High-energy with calmer moments to build tension

Action – Framing

Dynamic movement showing advantage in action scenes

Action – Rhythm

Fast-paced with short pauses for anticipation

Action – Acting

Focus on physical skill and strong character depth

Drama – Color

Realistic tones that evoke authentic emotion

Drama – Illumination

Soft shadows that change with mood

Drama – Music

Emotional and expressive

Drama – Framing

Precise and mostly static

Drama – Rhythm

Calm with brief intense moments

Drama – Acting

Highly realistic portrayal of human emotion

Romance – Color

Bright tones

Romance – Illumination

Low contrast and soft shadows

Romance – Music

Romantic and dramatic melodies

Romance – Framing

Focus on facial expressions and body language

Romance – Rhythm

Slow during connection and faster in emotional peaks

Romance – Acting

Expressive and natural