Romantic comedies typically open with close-up shots that introduce each character and their situation to slowly set the scene. The editing and point of view favors the female protagonist and includes makeover scenes with fast pacing. Music and popular songs on the soundtrack also help set the light, romantic mood as the story follows a predictable fairy tale-like pace toward a final shot bringing the romantic couple together in the center.

1. Camera, Editing and Sound
in Romantic Comedies

2. The final shot is usually of the
couple in the centre.
The opening of rom-coms would usually
involve close up shots of different
elements related to each character so that
the audience get an idea about the
characters before they are known well to
the audience.

3. Romantic Comedies are usually a slow pace
to give the effect of turning a page in a fairy
tale.
The editing usually favours the
woman and the film is seen from her
point of view.
A lot of Romantic Comedies include
makeover scenes. These tend to be fast
editing.

4. Romantic Comedies often start with a voiceover
explaining the characters and their situation.
The script will usually
include sexual innuendoes.
There is normally non diegetic music in rom-coms.
Many songs used are in the charts, soundtracks will
often be available.