Genre Research Blog: Romance

Common Camera angles, movements, and shots:

Close up

Long shot

Establishing shot

Medium shot

Two shot

High angle

Low angle

Common Mis-en-Scene:

Normal clothes for costumes

Bright, cheery lighting

The leads act nervous around each other

Plain makeup to simulate normal life

Props could be a wedding ring, flowers, or a love letter

Set in a big city.

Common Editing

Insert

Fade in and Fade out

Shot Reverse Shot

Cross cut

Split Screen

Common Sound:

Diegetic sound

Non-Diegetic sound

Sound Motif

Sound Bridge

Dialogue

Voiceover

Example Films:

Heartstopper

13 Going On 30

How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days

Clueless

Flipped

To All the Boys I've Loved Before

What elements of the genre that you like?

I like the sound motifs for a character or emotion in the film, along with the voiceovers to explain a character's feelings. I also like the close ups and two shots, as they can effectively create meaning in very simple ways.

What elements of the genre do not appeal to you?

I do not like the plain costumes and makeup, because it feels boring and uncreative. I also do not like the awkward acting, because it makes for uncomfortable moments. I also do not like the split screen, as it can look very strange, jarring, and amateur, and brings me out of the movie.