Genre Research: Drama

 Common CAMS in the genre:

• Eye-level angle shots
• Low-angle shots
• High-angle shots
• Close-ups
• Extreme close-ups
• Pan movements 
• Tilt movements 
• Tracking movements
• Wide shots
• Medium shots
• Two-shots
• Over-the-shoulder shots

Common CLAMPS in the genre:

• Costumes often reflect the characters' personalities, socioeconomic backgrounds, and internal struggles 
• Dramatic scenes often utilize stark contrasts between light and shadow for heightened tension.
• Actors must tap into their characters' deepest emotions and vulnerabilities, making the audience empathize with their joys and sorrows
• Drama makeup is generally subtle, enhancing natural features without being overly theatrical. The focus is on highlighting character traits and emotional states through realistic touches like blemishes, scars, or age lines.
• Props in drama can be imbued with symbolic meaning. A character's cherished locket might represent lost love, a broken teacup could signify shattered relationships, and a gun could foreshadow impending conflict.

Common Editing in your genre:

• Cross-cutting
• Jump cut
• Split screen
• Dissolve

Common Sound in your genre

• Diegetic Sound
• Non-Diegetic Sound
• Voiceover
• Sound Bridge

Example films of your genres

• Manchester by the Sea
• Moonlight
• Parasite 
• Schindler's List

What elements of the genre that you like and would use
if this was your genre?

Drama thrives on delving into the characters' inner worlds, exposing their vulnerabilities, complexities, and struggles. I can craft characters who grapple with love, loss, grief, hope, and redemption. Let their emotions be palpable, drawing the audience into their journeys. I can also create suspense, using unexpected twists, escalating conflicts, and cliffhangers to keep them on the edge of their seats.

What elements of the genre do not appeal to you, and you would not use it if this was your genre.

Dramas sometimes exaggerate emotions for dramatic effects, which can feel disingenuous. I appreciate stories that portray emotions realistically and concerning the characters' individual experiences. And repetitive plotlines, predictable character archetypes, and predictable twists can feel lazy and uninspired. I favor original narratives that surprise and challenge the audience.



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