This document defines and describes various genres of comedy. It identifies 18 different comedy genres including alternative comedy, black comedy, blue comedy, character comedy, cringe comedy, deadpan comedy, improvisational comedy, insult comedy, mockumentary, musical comedy, observational comedy, physical comedy, prop comedy, spoof, sitcom, sketch, surreal comedy, and topical/satire comedy. For each genre, a brief description is provided to explain the key characteristics or themes that define that particular comedy style.
Comedy is a genre of entertainment that aims to make audiences laugh. There are many types of comedy including alternative comedy, black comedy, blue comedy, character comedy, and cringe comedy. Some popular comedy films of the last decade according to IMDb include The Hangover, Team America: World Police, Superbad, Beerfest, and Harold & Kumar Get the Munchies. The target audience for this comedy group's work will be teenagers and young adults, as the group members fall within this demographic themselves. They will analyze films like Project X, Superbad, and Anuvahood that also target this young adult audience.
This document defines and describes various genres of comedy. It identifies 18 different comedy genres including alternative comedy, black comedy, blue comedy, character comedy, cringe comedy, deadpan comedy, improvisational comedy, insult comedy, mockumentary, musical comedy, observational comedy, physical comedy, prop comedy, spoof, sitcom, sketch, surreal comedy, and topical/satire comedy. For each genre, a brief description is provided to explain the key characteristics or themes that define that particular comedy style.
Comedy is a genre of entertainment that aims to make audiences laugh. There are many types of comedy including alternative comedy, black comedy, blue comedy, character comedy, and cringe comedy. Some popular comedy films of the last decade according to IMDb include The Hangover, Team America: World Police, Superbad, Beerfest, and Harold & Kumar Get the Munchies. The target audience for this comedy group's work will be teenagers and young adults, as the group members fall within this demographic themselves. They will analyze films like Project X, Superbad, and Anuvahood that also target this young adult audience.
Comedy is a genre of entertainment that aims to make audiences laugh. There are many types of comedy including alternative comedy, black comedy, blue comedy, character comedy, and cringe comedy. Some popular comedy styles are improvisational comedy, insult comedy, mockumentary, musical comedy, observational comedy, physical comedy, prop comedy, sitcom, sketch comedy, surreal comedy, topical/satire comedy, and word play/wit. The history of comedy in film began in the silent film era with slapstick and burlesque humor from actors like Charlie Chaplin. Animated cartoons also became popular in the 1920s. Some of the top comedies of the last decade according to IMDb include The Hangover
The document discusses key elements of comedy films. It notes that comedies typically include flawed protagonists and binary oppositions between characters to induce laughter in audiences. Comedies also usually have happy endings, in contrast to dramas. The document then outlines different types of comedies, such as wordplay, surreal, slapstick, and insult comedy. It explains that laughter in comedies is often elicited by jokes, accidents, rule-breaking, or odd situations. The target audience must also be considered to avoid offending cultural sensibilities. Technical elements like diegetic sound, lighting, and camera work are usually designed to enhance the comedy in a realistic style.
Generic conventions refer to common features that define a genre, such as cowboy hats and horses in Westerns. Comedies often use canned laughter, recurring characters and locations, and catchphrases. There are several types of comedy including slapstick using physical humor, dark comedy dealing with disturbing subjects, and wit/wordplay relying on clever manipulation of language. Settings, characters, themes, and sound effects are also important generic conventions in comedies.
This document discusses the generic conventions of comedy genres. It identifies common elements of situation comedies like canned laughter and recurring characters/locations. It also examines types of comedy including slapstick, dark humor, and wordplay. The document outlines typical settings, characters, filming techniques, colors/props used in comedies as well as the importance of sound in enhancing the comedy.
The comedy genre aims to entertain audiences through lighthearted and humorous stories. Some of the earliest forms of comedy included slapstick in silent films. As dialogue was introduced in films in the 1930s, slapstick comedy remained popular. Types of comedy include slapstick using physical humor and gestures, black comedy dealing with darker topics, anecdotal comedy from true short stories, and stand-up comedy with a routine of jokes. Comedies are typically set in bright places like cities and feature vocal and physical humor from characters. The opening credits also have an upbeat soundtrack to set a lighthearted tone.
This document provides an overview of the comedy genre. It defines comedy as a genre that aims to make audiences laugh through humor. It discusses different types of comedy such as slapstick, parody, spoof, satire, irony, and sarcasm. It then explores the history of comedy, from its origins in ancient Greek fertility rites to its development in silent films and modern cinema. It notes how comedy has changed over time and become more adult-oriented. Finally, it outlines some common codes and conventions of comedy, such as using bright settings, natural camerawork, props for slapstick, idiotic character types, and emphasis on dialogue and sound effects.
The document discusses the characteristics of comedy in film and television. Comedies typically use lighter colors and settings than crime dramas to create a more lighthearted atmosphere. They also employ facial expressions and body language to convey comedy rather than seriousness. Common comedic styles mentioned include cringe comedy involving embarrassment, black comedy dealing with disturbing topics, and spoof comedy that parodies other works. Characteristics of comedy noted are exaggeration, physical comedy involving pain or misfortune, portraying foolish characters, and insults.
This document provides an introduction to comedy for students studying William Shakespeare's play Much Ado About Nothing. It discusses common features of comedy such as love being the driving force and characters acting foolishly. It also examines the typical structure of comedic storylines as having an exposition, complication, and resolution. The document then analyzes characteristics of dramatic comedy found in Shakespeare's works and provides examples from films and television to illustrate different types of comedy. Finally, it explores the historical origins and conventions of comedy developed by Greek and Roman dramatists.
This document provides an introduction to comedy for students studying William Shakespeare's play Much Ado About Nothing. It begins with discussion questions about common features, story structure, what makes stories comic, and favorite types of comedy. It then covers definitions of comedy from Aristotle and other sources. Key elements of Greek, Roman, and dramatic comedy are outlined. Students are tasked with discussing these elements and finding examples in Much Ado About Nothing. The document provides context and background information to help students understand different aspects of comedy as a literary genre.
This document discusses the codes and conventions of comedy films. It outlines that comedy films are meant to make audiences laugh, through gags or situational humor. There are two main formats - comedian-led films focused on delivering jokes, and situation comedies based around characters in strange or mistaken situations. Various subgenres are mentioned, including slapstick, romantic comedy, and teen comedy. Specific techniques like verbal jokes, physical gags, and observational humor are explored.
This document discusses different types of humor and comedy. It defines humor and comedy, noting that comedy has taken different definitions over time such as Aristotle defining it as one of two main forms of drama. The document then discusses theories for why we find things amusing such as relief theory, superiority theory, and incongruity theory. It also differentiates between high comedy, which provides social critique, and low comedy. Finally, it outlines different types of humor used in advertising and entertainment media such as slapstick, parody, stand-up comedy, dark comedy, comedy reality shows, and cartoons.
Comedy is a film genre that uses humor to elicit laughter from audiences through entertaining stories and characters, though some comedies address serious topics; most have happy endings. Comedies often blend with other genres, like romance or horror, creating sub-genres like romantic comedies or parody films. Successful comedies frequently depend on popular individual stars to draw audiences.
Comedy is a film genre that uses humor to elicit laughter from audiences through entertaining stories and characters, though some comedies address serious topics; most have happy endings. Comedies often blend with other genres, like romance or horror, creating sub-genres like romantic comedies or parody films. Comedies also tend to rely more on popular individual stars to ensure success compared to other film types.
Comedy has developed many genres and subtypes since ancient Greece. Some of the main types include physical comedy, which relies on exaggerated movements; prop comedy, which uses objects in creative ways; satire and parody, which criticize society and culture using ridicule; sketch comedy featuring short scripted scenes; and situational comedy like sitcoms focusing on recurring characters in settings. Dark comedy also explores taboo subjects through humor.
Comedy films in the early 1900s relied heavily on slapstick and visual gags due to the silence of movies at the time. In the 1930s-1950s, dialogue was introduced, allowing humor to develop further than just physical comedy. Television also rose in popularity during this era. In the 1960s-1980s, darker forms of humor emerged in films. Eddie Murphy found success in action comedies in the 1980s. Romantic comedies grew in the 1990s as more cultural comedies examined immigrant communities in places like Britain.
This document discusses different film genres including comedy, action, and thriller genres. It provides examples of each genre and analyzes the opening sequences of the comedies "Step Brothers" and "Hot Fuzz". Comedies aim to amuse audiences through exaggerated situations and characters. Early comedies relied on physical humor and slapstick. Action films involve heroes overcoming challenges through fights and stunts. Thrillers use suspense and tension to keep audiences on the edge of their seats. The openings of "Step Brothers" and "Hot Fuzz" effectively set up the comedic and parody styles of each film through their use of camera work, music, and mockery of genre conventions.
Comedy films aim to elicit laughter from the audience through humorous situations, exaggerated characters and dialogue. They take a lighthearted approach to drama in order to amuse and entertain viewers. The comedy genre has evolved over time, with silent films relying more on slapstick and visual humor. More recent subgenres like action-comedy, black comedy, and horror-comedy blend comedy with other genres through humorous takes on conventions like action scenes, taboo topics, and horror tropes.
The combination of the filmmaker's short film and ancillary texts like film reviews and posters were important to tie them together and make the short film have more impact. The texts provided context about the build up and aftermath of the film. Key symbols like a clock were featured in both the film and poster to represent the main theme of time. Consistent visual elements and a plain backdrop in both the film and texts kept the focus on the protagonist and his story. Similar colors and effects were used in both to connect the pieces.
The document discusses a student's short documentary film project about their 90-year-old grandfather. To follow documentary conventions, the film tells a story through a series of photographs and video clips showing the progression of the grandfather's life. Scenes of him speaking in his armchair used natural lighting and an uncluttered background. Opening and closing shots of a cuckoo clock symbolized the passing of time. Post-production effects on the clock made it more appealing and eye-catching. Overall, the film creates a unique, creative story that develops over time and highlights key life moments from the perspective of a 90-year-old man to attract and involve the audience.
The video would have a dark, desaturated style to create a depressing mood. It would show the two artists standing alone on different dark roads, with the camera panning in for close-ups of their bloody faces as they sing. The camera would do 360 pans between the roads, revealing the artists arguing with the same woman or walking alone down the roads, with extreme close-ups emphasizing their frustration and singing of the lyrics. Ultimately, the roads would converge, with the woman at their intersection.
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The document discusses two methods for categorizing audiences: Young and Rubicam's Four Consumers model and socio-economic class. Young and Rubicam divides people into four categories based on personality - Mainstreamers, Aspirers, Succeeders, and Reformers. The socio-economic model classifies people into six classes based on income - A through E. Both are useful for media targeting, but the socio-economic model is limited as other factors like leisure activities may be more important than income alone.
The document discusses two methods for categorizing audiences: Young and Rubicam's Four Consumers model and socio-economic class. Young and Rubicam divides people into four categories based on personality - Mainstreamers, Aspirers, Succeeders, and Reformers. The socio-economic model classifies people into six classes based on income - A through E. Both are useful for media targeting, but the socio-economic model is limited as it only considers income and not other factors like leisure activities.
The document discusses two methods for categorizing audiences: Young and Rubicam's Four Consumers model and socio-economic class. Young and Rubicam divides people into four categories based on personality - Mainstreamers, Aspirers, Succeeders, and Reformers. The socio-economic model classifies people into six classes based on income - A through E. Both are useful for media targeting, but the socio-economic model is limited as it only considers income and not other factors like leisure activities.
The document describes several systems for categorizing consumers:
- Young and Rubicam's Four Consumers model divides people into Mainstreamers, Aspirers, Succeeders, and Reformers based on psychological attributes rather than income.
- Their socio-economic class system ranks people from A to E based on income and occupation.
- Life Matrix segments audiences based on lifestyle and values rather than demographic factors.
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The document outlines questions from a focus group about a film trailer. It asks for opinions on whether the trailer was effective and enjoyable, what genre it represents, how it could be improved, and favorite parts. It explains that the filmmaker created a focus group of 12 friends and family to get feedback on the trailer by showing it and having them answer questions. Most feedback suggested making the trailer look less like a drama and more realistic.
Audience research is conducted to gather information about what audiences want to watch and their personalities. There are several methods for conducting audience research, including focus groups, questionnaires, box office takings, and test screenings. Focus groups involve interviewing a small group of people to discuss their opinions in an interactive setting, but the results may not represent the larger population. Questionnaires can be inexpensive and gather a lot of data quickly from many people, but responses may be biased by wording and response rates may be low. Box office takings refer to the financial success of a film based on the number of viewers and money made, which depends on the quality of the movie. Test screenings allow audiences to provide feedback on a movie before
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Comedy Genres - Fariha Haque
1. Comedic Genres
Alternative comedy
Differs from traditional punch line jokes which features many
other
forms
of
comedy
such
as
Observation, Satire, Surrealism, Slapstick and Improvisation
Black comedy
Deals
with
disturbing
subjects
such
as
death, drugs, terrorism, rape, and war; can sometimes be
related to the horror movie genre
Blue comedy
Typically sexual in nature and/or using profane language; often
using sexism, racism, and homophobic views
Character comedy
Derives humour from a persona invented by a performer; often
from stereotypes
Cringe comedy
Deadpan comedy
Improvisational comedy
A comedy of embarrassment, in which the humour comes from
inappropriate actions or words; usually popular in television
shows and film, but occasionally in stand-up as well
Not strictly a style of comedy, it is telling jokes without a
change in facial expression or change of emotion
Improvisational comics rarely plan out their routines
Insult comedy
A form which consists mainly of offensive insults directed at
the performer's audience and/or other performers
Mockumentary
A parody using the conventions of documentary style
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2. Musical comedy
Observational comedy
A form of alternative comedy where humour is mostly derived
from music with lyrics
Pokes fun at everyday life, often by inflating the importance of trivial
things or by observing the silliness of something that society
accepts as normal
Physical comedy
Somewhat similar to slapstick, this form uses physical movement
and gestures; often influenced by clowning
Prop comedy
Relies on ridiculous props, casual jackets or everyday objects used
in humorous ways
Spoof
The recreating of a book, film or play for humour; it can be used to
make fun of, or ridicule, a certain production
Sitcom
Scripted dialogue creating a thematic situation; commonly found on
television series
Sketch
A shorter version of a sitcom, practised and typically performed live
Surreal comedy
A form of humour based on bizarre juxtapositions, absurd situations,
and nonsense logic
Topical comedy
Relies on headlining/important news and current affairs; it dates
quickly, but is a popular form for late night talk-variety shows
Wit/Word Play
More intellectual forms based on clever, often subtle manipulation of
language
Source: Wikipedia