Relationship to genre

Relationship to genre

Different styles and techniques are used to portray different genres in film. Using certain shots for a scene can determine how the audience sees the movie.

Horror films will be short fast paced shots to build tension and will have eerie music paired with it to complete the look.
Example:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lK-MtPRPbcU

Action films also have the fast paced editing to show the quick pace of the film.
Example:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMbeLYlcLYQ

Comedies have longer length shots that are usually upbeat and happy.
Example:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=As1zja2shsA


The good, the bad and the ugly:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4LcVQJ4IBtM
This scene starts as a long shot then gradually gets closer to each of the three characters. By doing this they build up the tension.