1. Genre
1. Comedy
2. Genre Conventions
1. Content
1. “Idiotic” characters often used in contrast with “normal” people
2. Sarcastic tone within the dialogue of the characters
3. An element designed to make the audience laugh
4. Characteristics of characters exaggerated for amusement purposes
3. Genre Conventions
1. Production
1. The setting is almost always bright and in a location that involves a lot of people.
2. Naturalistic camera work is used to show as if the characters are better than everyone.
3. Diegetic sound is necessary so that the audience can hear and is able to laugh
4. Bright or natural lighting is used to make the film seem realistic
5. In some comedies, props that are intended to hurt the characters are used to create humor
4. Film Sample #1
1. Life of the Party https://youtu.be/T1B1CxmAXLk
1. This film embodies the comedy genre in several different ways. The main character is seen as “idiotic” and uses props that are intended to hurt her, like fire. The film is not always shot in a bright light but the majority of it is. Sarcasm is used by the characters for amusement purposes as well.
5. Film Sample #2
1. Night School https://youtu.be/t9QtXGirWf0
1. This film uses different techniques in order to embody the comedy genre. The main character, Kevin Hart, uses sarcasm as a way of being humorous as well as getting injured by props that are intended to do so. The settings and camera work make the film seem realistic which appeals to the audience as well.
6. Other Film Examples
1. Crazy Rich Asians  https://youtu.be/ZQ-YX-5bAs0
2. Incredibles 2  https://youtu.be/i5qOzqD9Rms
3. Tag  https://youtu.be/kjC1zmZo30U
4. Love, Simon https://youtu.be/E0cbWdlQg_8

Hotel Transylvania 3  https://youtu.be/Ku52zNnft8k