ACTION MOVIE CONVENTIONS.

STORY LINE
USUALLY A STRAIGHT FORWARD STORY LINE OF A GOOD VS BAD
DISPUTES ARE PHYSICAL FIGHTS,USUALLY HEROES IN THE HOLLYWOOD FILMS ARE PATRIORTIC AMERICANS. Bad guys in Hollywood films tend to be drug lords,terrorists criminals,rather tna nazis like in the past.
There tends to be a damsel in distress which is a love interest for the hero which gets the female audience interested. how ever recently female characters have become much more stronger in action/adventure films and work alongside male characters. these films usually invlove chase scenes either by foot or by car boat etc.
Props:certain weapons used in fights each character has their own unique weapon suitable for them, guns,knifes,mahcetes,num chucks,bombs,whips etc.
Setting:
genenrally built up cities urban areas, however can aslo be in exotic areas for adventure allowing audience to escape to a different place. specificlocations can include skyscrapers,underground tunnels,industrial warehouses,police stations,roads banks , the sky(airplanes) slums, casinos places that can connote danger.
 

Romance movie conventions.
Normally aimed at female audiences.
Heroes tend to be the men.
main character is usually a bit lonely or unnoticed has something missing.
boy meets girl scenario 
hints through out the film that they are perfect match. 
usually an argument or person in love triangle causes them to separate..
they always get together and have a happy ending. 
story usually involves emotions/pain/love/failure/past/flashbacks.
often starts with a voice over.
main character usually has a funny best friend.
usually parents disapproval on relationships .
a love triangle. 
sad songs to emphasise the sad moments where they have their heart broken and love songs playing in the background when kissings or in the last scene. 

Top 10 Romantic Movie Cliches

6 Years Moive CLIP - Opening Scene (2015) - Taissa Farmiga, Ben Rosenfie...

OPENING SCENE ANALYSIS OF 6 YEARS.


In the first shot of this movie clip we see a close up shot of the face of two characters a girl and a boy, they are having intercourse. By having a close up of their faces we are able to see the expressions on their face and its clear that they are very attached to each other as their faces are very close to each other this suggests that they have a close relationship with each other, by opening the scene with close ups of their faces also hints that these characters are important to the story possibly the main characters. The next

Opening Two Minutes Analysis

Analyse opening two minutes by considering some of the following areas of focus: What do we find out about the characters? What do we find out about the story?  How are titles used?  How is music used to create mood? What camera shots or uses of camera stand out for you and why? Is the editing fast paced or slow paced and why? What can be said about location, props and costumes?  Make sure you use some key media terminology and show your enthusiasm for a range of genres in  your writing.

 Horror movies conventions. 

Settings likely to be isolated places,urban environments,dark streets,narrow alleyways, run down ghost towns isolated places. often places with dark history , asylums abandoned houses, hotels. 

usually dark woods, barns,cabins abandoned houses or hotels, underground tunnels,dungeons  etc. 

specific props for certain villain or character such as chainsaws,Machetes,knife fire arms,masks costumes. abnormal/mythical  monsters and beings such as werewolves,vampires,mummies,ghosts. 

there is always a hero/protagonist the  final man or girl that survives. usually there hero embarks on a mission to solve or kill the problem and save others.

common characters

the hero/victim

the villain/monster,mutated freak/serial killer/demon

the stupid immoral teenagers that always get killed

creepy little children

police officers.

themes 

good versus evil 

depression

religion

childhood issues 

revenge

supernatural

beyond death

science gone bad

apocalypse 

nightmares

madness

lust

suicide  

lighting usually dark gloomy used to create fear,shadows things can hide in the dark sense of mystery 

  

Mission Impossible opening scene Analysis
The opening scene is firstly introduced with sped up establishing shots of the mountains, these shots speed up and zoom in creating pace and adrenalin for the audience. The next shot is a long shot of a figure; tiny in comparison to its surroundings  clinging on to a mountain, this  shot is used to show the audience how enormous  the mountains are and to emphasise the danger of falling from those heights, this creates tension as we as the audience feel tense watching this figure climbing this mountain. The camera then further zooms in to the man rock climbing we as the audience can see him side on. The costume he wears is a simple vest and beige tracksuit trousers and some rock-climbing shoes that have good grip. this suggests that he is prepared to rock climb as he is wearing suitable clothing for it , the man is also showing of his arms that are very toned and strong this suggests that he is very active. https://youtu.be/K0KzvD-0rx0

Breakfast at Tiffany's (1080p) - Opening Intro Scene - Audrey Hepburn

Analysis of opening scene of Breakfast at Tiffany's

Breakfast at Tiffany's film opening scene.
The first shot we see is an establishing shot of the city we see rows of shops and building on both sides of the roads,then there is a tracking shot of a bright yellow taxi driving down the road, this catches the audiences attention as the scenery consists of dull colours which makes the Yellow taxi stand out.May suggest that there's  someone of importance in the taxi also connotes its in America as the Taxi is yellow.then in the next shot we see a women dressed in a long black dress with her hair done up high wearing pearl jewellery step out of the Taxi , as she is dressed glamorously this suggests the women may be of a higher class also attracts female audience as her costume connotes high fashion/elegance and most women give value to their appearance. What is also effective is that the women is standing with her back to the camera in this shot this connotes  mystery. The camera shot then cuts to a low angle shot of the women's head looking up at a building called Tiffany&co, this is effective as it makes the building look intimidating and suggests the building is important more important than the women and may possibly hold power over her. The next shot we see the women side on glancing through the window of the building this could suggest to the audience that she desires what is on the other  side of the window , the window may also be a symbol of a wall blocking the character stopping her from getting what she wants. There is diamond jewellery on the other side of the window in the building this suggests wealth, the camera shot then switches to the other side so that we are looking at the character from with in the other side of the window there is a medium shot of her front, this is the first time we get to see her front. this shot empowers the audience as we get to be on the side she wants to be on.Through out this scene there is classical soothing music to suggest wealth and class.Mes-en-scene
The city is not represented as busy but sophisticated and serene this is later emphasised by the women's costume which is a black formal fitted long dress along side pearl necklace her hair is also done up high in a neat manner she's wearing sunglasses,black gloves and her posture is full of poise. her costume suggests wealth and etiquette. the colours in this scene such as grey and black also suggest luxury and maturity.