What is Genre?
Genre means type or category. They are used to categorise different products that share similar features or characteristics. Genres are important in media because:
- They help to establish differences between media forms.
- Help to establish codes and conventions that film makers can follow in order to make the product look a certain way to achieve a certain effect and audience.
- Establish certain expectations.
- Help audiences to develop personal tastes around genre for example what they like and don't like
Different types of Genre
- Sub-Genre - A subdivision of a genre. A different genre inside a genre.
- Hybrid-Genre - A cross genre. Blends elements from 2 or more genres.
- Codes & Conventions: The way equipment is used to tell the story. Conventions are what you put in your film to make it that genre
- Genre Tropes - Overused convention - Cliche
This is a still taken from the action film "Four Brothers". I like action films because there is an excitement while you're watching which gives you an adrenaline rush; almost like you're on a roller-coaster. I like that there is always something in the film that is exciting waiting around the corner.
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