In class we were split into groups of 4 and asked to discuss whether we thought generic conventions helped or restricted film makers. We then presented our ideas to another group and this was our decision. Below is our presentation.
Group 1 2012 AS from Media @ CCC on Vimeo.
Summary of our presentation
Ways in which generic conventions help film makers:
- They act as a guideline and can kick start a film makers ideas by providing a starting point for location, setting, iconography, and themes and issues.
- Generic conventions provide familiarity and comfort for the audience because they know what to expect.
- Finally they can provide a near guaranteed success because audiences tend to watch similar styled films and the conventions help ensure the film doesn't become too distant.
Ways in which generic conventions restrict film makers:
- Generic conventions restrict the use of hybrids, and these days you can link so many genres together it could now be argued that genre no longer exists.
- Some generic conventions can restrict what genre you call a film e.g. If you set a film in space you would be restricted to naming your film a Sci-Fi.
How will this help me with my coursework and understanding of genre?
I know that generic conventions act as a guideline to film makers and provide a familiarity for the audience. This means that in my coursework I will be able to use some generic conventions to kick start my ideas and provide a starting point for location, setting, iconography, and themes and issues.
I now understand how some generic conventions restrict which genre you call a film. This will help me with my coursework as I will have to make sure I don't chose a location which would not be generally seen in a thriller film.
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