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.

I’m just gonna go straight into this. From what I have experienced and seen through TV and Film, stereotypes are very prevalent in teen dramas. For example; in Gossip Girl, the main characters who are all teenagers are not necessarily misrepresented but are stereotyped. The rich teenagers are shown as snobby and ingenuine people. I understand why this wa done but at the same time I feel like this is unfair to those who don’t act this way. This representation just adds on to the negative connotation of “rich” teenagers.


To reiterate, Gossip Girl has a significant misrepresentation of teenagers. Not every teenager is so mischievous and rude. I say this because from what I can remember, every single teen in the show is completely irresponsible and obnoxious. This may seem sad, but I have seen all five season twice and each and every teen is shown in the worst way possible. Of course the characters have their moments where they shine and burst out of their bubble, but for the most part, it isn’t pretty.


Another media that has a lot of stereotypes with teens is High School Musical. This isn’t just for the first movie,but I’m talking about all of them. Again, in HSM the rich teens are seen as snobby and airheaded. The jocks are also dumb and are nothing more than just muscle with peewee brains. As someone in High School, I can safely say that this isn’t the case more many teens. When I say many, I mean the majority. Of course there are still teens that most definitely act this way.





As you can assume, I am not in favor of these representations. Although they may sometimes be accurate, this isn’t always the case. They are partially correct I would say. Personally, I know many teens who are incredibly responsible and that are extremely mature. I would retain the snobby characteristic because I have met my fair share of snobby teens. However, the idea of teens being lazy and jocks being dumb is absurd. This needs to be changed because many of the movies and TV shows that I know (which are primarily popular ones) express these negative attributes towards teens.

Blog Post #2

Drama


The genre drama consists of serious issues or topics. Drama really embraces character development and the emotional struggles of said character. Typically, Drama enacts real life and serious situations. Telling a story on a characters strengths or weaknesses can also be conveyed through drama which has the capability of playing into character development.


Many production techniques are used in drama. Typically in TV film, the same characters will be present. This is done to develop character development. In addition, contrary to comedies or sit-coms, dramas will not have a laugh track or much if any stings. In TV, every episode will correlate with one or more storylines and help develop the story.


My first film sample is The Blind Side. This film not only has a lot of emotion but it is expressed through characters. As the film continues, the audience is presented characters dealing with internal conflict. Through this conflict, character development is prevalent. In addition, this film is based on a true story which allows the story to have a serious and almost relatable appeal to viewers.


My second piece of media is Gossip Girl. This is an american teen drama series that shines light upon wealthy individuals throughout a lot of episodes. Copios character development is shown here as well. Just like most drama series, every episode helps further the plot of one or more storylines. As previously mentioned in the paragraph above, many of the ideas represented throughout the show can also be seen in real life.


Other examples of Drama in media include:





The Godfather





Titanic





Saving Private Ryan





Game of Thrones





Fight Club

Genre

1. Adventure is a genre that is very in at the moment. Adventure genre usually has a protagonist dealing with a conflict whether it be external or internal and takes the viewer along for the ride. Adventure movies typically are more fast-paced compared to other genres which really help the younger audience stay engaged with the film. The typical audience targeted is men between ages 12-30 but that demographic has expanded when lowering the age requirement for such films. Many adventure films can also be considered family movies which would broaden the scope of viewers. Nevertheless, the typical targeted audience is males from ages 12-30. In addition, some of the biggest movies in this day and age are categorized under the genre of adventure.

About Me

Hello, my name is Juan Echeverri. I am currently enrolled in Cypress Bay High School. At the moment, I am taking AICE Media Studies which is the reason behind this blog and is being taught by Mrs. Stoklosa. I am a junior in High School and am 17 years of age. Not gonna lie, I have been kind of nervous to start this blog, but at the same time, excited. You guys will get to know more of me as you continue to read so sit back, relax and enjoy your time here :)