Genre Research Action

 Camera Angles, Movements, Shots

  • Establishing Shot- This shot is used in action films to captivate where the story is taking place so they can get straight to the action.

  • Close up- This shot is used to typically emphasize a quick death in action films. In opening sequences for action films, movies usually start with a lot of action, so close-ups are usually the last shot used to emphasize the action taking place. 

  • Tracking shots- In action films there is always, something significant that happens in the opening sequence to establish the action. Tracking shots are used to capture all of the high speed action taking place. 

  • High angle- This is used to establish the character who is out of power

  • Low angle- Used to show who has the power in the action 
Ex: Top Gun Maverick 


Mis-En-Scene
Props in action movies usually consist of high speed vehicles, guns, weapons, or maybe props to immediately establish what the story is about. These are all used for either fighting, racing or to set up the story. Costumes usually are more dynamic and different than a regular persons clothing. In movies like the Avengers use superhero costumes to convey the character. 

Ex: Avengers 





Editing

In action films there are a lot of editing techniques used to enhance the viewers experience. Cross cutting a common technique used in action films to put all of the action occurring in one frame. There is also some jump cuts used to make sure they get all the events taking place, or to set up why things are the way they are in the future.

Ex: Batman


 

Sounds

            Sounds play a crucial part in action films. Without the ambient sound, sound effects, quick dialogue, and diegetic sound there wouldn't be a film. All the loud bangs, bams, and booms is what captures the audiences attention. They also need a compelling high pace soundtrack to engage the fighting scenes.

Ex: Creed 2




We really enjoy the costumes, and sound techniques the most in action films. The costumes are something different and the sound just elevates all of the action taking place. We don't really have anything to not like about action films, they are great. Action films usually go hand in hand with suspense because there are always techniques used to set up the action film. Action films are all about action and using tracking shots is crucial to make sure they can allow the audible to follow along with what is happening. We don't enjoy the actors too much however because sometimes in action films, it can be childish. With the technology we have now however, action films have been evolving more and more and taking over all genres. This genre really prioritizes editing and effects to make sure it's appealing to the eye. 

 

   

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