Thursday, 2 July 2015

Film Analysis Conclusion - Period Drama Conventions


- One thing that is becoming increasingly clear with my analyses is that the period drama relies on one caring about the characters. This, of course, relies on great dialogue but, more importantly, it relies on close shots of the lovers.

- Silhouetted 2 shots are important to creating a romantic feel.

- There should be a good variation of long shots / establishing shots in order to have the viewer aware of the setting.

- Weather should give-off a sense of emotion within the scenes. As does lighting.

- Costumes should be well chosen, relevant and work together cohesively.

- A good number of scenes should be outside due to the rurality of traditional period dramas.

- POV shots are occasionally effective when used properly.

- In general, shots should be ambitiously set-up and should be aesthetically pleasing.

- Music should only be used in appropriate moments and silence (in terms of backing music) is not a bad thing.

- Editing should flow and be seamless, shots should follow on from one another in order to allow the story to progress.  

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