More Research!

   

Hey guys, It’s me again! I spent quite some time researching about the genre comedy. There are many conventions for comedy. To elaborate, most comedy films use diegetic sound when getting to the punch line of a joke. This is done so the dialogue can be heard clearly and can be laughed at. On the other hand, non diegetic sound is also used to put emphasis on laughter. The setting for most scenes are happier places or in crowded areas. In slapstick comedies, props are very common and crucial for most jokes.


Aside from this, many characters are used such as “idiotic” characters. These types of characters are usually laughed at and are the butt of the joke. Another type of character portrayed is the “awkward” one who is also laughed at a lot. As you might have guessed through the name of the character, many jokes are based off of his interaction in social environments and daily life. The last type of character that I feel is worth mentioning is the “eccentric” kind. This character is super hyper and is usually loved by fans. He or she is often used as the sidekick of the protagonist.


Comedic films come in different shapes and sizes. One comedy I think is worth talking about is Slapsticks. These comedic films issue jokes through pain or funny actions such as someone falling down stairs or being slapped. It’s physical actions that are meant to humour others. Another kind are “Gross out” films that often include sexual innuendos and vulgar humor. A perfect example of this type of movie is “Dumb and Dumber” or “American Pie”. These are personally the types of comedies I would like to focus on, obviously I would choose just one but these interest me the most and seem most appealing. Comedy is also a subgenre that works with many other genres like.


All in all, some really important things I noted while researching comedy films. Timing is really important for jokes. The main characters are usually famous people or actors that are already well known. This is especially important for when the film is being marketed and campaigned. The plots can be absurd or kind of out there because the main emphasis is on making the audience laugh. Even though I’ve done some research, I still plan on learning more and taking note of what I love most. Can’t wait to post again so stay tuned!

    

    

Comedy Genre Research Part One

Comedy is my favorite genre. The whole point of comedy is illicit laughter. If a comedy film does not do this then the film will be ruined. Who would ever want to watch a comedy but not laugh? Anyways, comedy is will be easily integrated into other genres making it a sub-genre. Most comedy films rely on a specific actor for success. Take Kevin Hart for example, he is known for being funny. Any time someone thinks of Kevin Hart, they most likely think of comedy. Comedy has many types of different characters. For example: the main characters are typically people who acts When I do more research I’ll go more into detail about characters just because there are so many different kinds that will be focused on. Plots in comedy can really be anything. They will be about someone trying to overcome a personal obstacle, to being a hero, to being an underdog. Basically, comedy will be incorporated into any plot. One thing that most plots in comedy films have in common is that they usually have a happy ending. That is one consistent recurring theme throughout comedy films. The first step for my group and I is to think of the type of comedy we want whether it be: action comedy, romantic comedy, black comedy, horror comedy, dramatic comedy, etc. We have so much to choose from! Aside from that, we also need to think of how we want to present the main characters and in what fashion. Needless to say, my group and I still have a long road ahead of us, but we are ready to take on the challenge! Stay tuned because I plan on going into more detail about this genre very soon.

Music Marketing Project


As of a few days ago I completed my Music Marketing Campaign. It was lots of fun to be honest. The most entertaining part was filming the music video. My group and I went to multiple locations and filmed a bunch of shots. My group and I were required to study the music industry and provide a marketing campaign along with a form of distribution for a new artist that we want to promote to the public. That being said, Ashton Stone was born and he was a new up and coming artist just trying to make it in the word. I’m gonna tell you guys a bit more on what exactly we did to prepare for the project.





We started by researching our the genre we wanted Ashton to be a part of and music groups that define themselves as being a part of that genre. We found two perfect case studies that we felt could represent what we want Ashton to be like. Ariana Grande was the first case study. Although she is a female, we wanted Ashton to act similarly. Not feminine, but to be heavily involved on social media like she is, and to be able to tour the world and have fans everywhere. Ariana Grande has rose to fame quickly and is making headlines every other day it seems like on popular article.