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1. TED ANALYSIS
GENRE – COMEDY
The comedy genre is arguably the most popular genre in the film industry. This is
because comedy films often are relatable to their audience creating enhanced
gratifications. The pleasures in which the audience receive include laughter and
entertainment. This links to the Utopian Solutions Theory which states that if you are
bored then you have to be entertained in order to remove this symptom.
PRODUCTION COMPANIES
Media Rights Capital
Fuzzy Door Productions
Bluegrass Films
Smart Entertainment
DISTRIBUTED BY –
Universal Pictures
TARGET AUDIENCE – 15+
The target audience for this film is older
teens to young adults. This is due to the
rude comedy which is often relatable for a
slightly younger demographic than that of
an older comedy.
TECHNICAL CODES
The lightingand sound used is one of
the most important conventions in
comedies. When Ted is smoking or
havingsex the sound and lightingIs
essential in portrayingthe comedic
message.
MISE-EN-SCENE
The mise-en-scene throughoutis a genre
signifier. The props used allow the audience
to generate laughter which is supported by
the action on screen. The inappropriate
actions also are a convention for a comedy
film, these actions are known to the
audience.
CAMERAWORK
The cameraworkused allows the audience to
signify the setting. The use of high and low
angle shots is imposed on TED in different
situations which allows the audience to
connote humour