2. Codes and Conventions
- It must be based on an already existing film, preferably well known so that
it is easier for the audience to relate to and understand the humour.
- Swedes usually range from 2-8 minutes in length as you don’t want your
audience to lose interest if it is too long and the more simply summarised,
the better.
- Sound included in the Swedes are produced by the human voice, whether
it is the theme tune for the film or sound effects. This provides a sense of
humour and also shows that they are making fun out of the real film,
mimicking what they have done but in an unprofessional way.
- Special effects are limited to what the camera can do, so no hi-tech editing
can be done otherwise it would come across as too professional for it to
be classed as a “Swede”.
- Arts and crafts are a popular use within Swedes as well, either posing as a
building or as certain props such as a gun or an animal. These handmade
items clearly show that it is unprofessional and merely imitating the film
but in a way that portrays the humorous side and that it is not to be taken
seriously.
