genre research blog 2-drama

 These are the conventions for drama-

        Camera Movements

  • Panning: This is used to show the characters and their surroundings especially in rising action or the climax when tension is high especially in a drama. 

  • Tracking: This is used to add suspense and a tension 

        Lighting

  • Low-Key Lighting is used to build tension between characters which is a needed trade in dramas where there is usually a conflict between two or more characters. 

    Camera Angles

  • High Shot Angles are used to demonstrate the lack of power in characters usually in a conflict. 

  • Low Shot Angles are used to demonstrate the power a character or group of characters have in the situation.

         Elements of Drama

  • External Conflict with another character

  • Internal Conflict that only the audience sees 

  • Tension, Anxiety, and Suspense in many Scenes 

     Sounds

  • Non-Diegetic: This is used to increase the effect of the action/dialogue of characters.

  • Diegetic: Usually arguing with other characters which is a natural convention in drama. 

  • Sound Motif: This allows for the tense mood of one scene to carry over without losing its atmosphere.

     Examples

  • Just Mercy

  • The Hate U Give 

    The elements I like are sound that help amplify the visual aspects. The visual aspects are nice and help provide an initial feeling but the sounds used, subconsciously amplifies the already present feeling the audience gets from the choices and conventions made by the director. I don't like the usage of low angles because in certain scenarios it is good, however, in some it makes the drama seem more like a horror and action genre.



 

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