Short Film Research: Heavens Secret/ Drama

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 1. Common CAMS (Camera Worl) in Drama:

  • Close-ups: Highlight emotional expressions and subtle facial reactions.
  • Medium shots: Show character interactions and body language in key moments.
  • Over-the-shoulder shots: Often used in dialogues to emphasize perspectives.
  • Static framing: Keeps focus on emotional intensity and performance.
  • Low-angle shots: Occasionally used to create a sense of mystery or tension.

2. Common Sound in Drama:

  • Diegetic sounds: Background noises, conversations, and environmental sounds (e.z., wind, footsteps) create a realistic atmosphere.
  • Subtle musieal seore: Emotional piano or string-based music underlines dramatic tension.
    Silence: Amplifies key emotional beats, especially during moments of reflection or revelation.
  • Dialogue-focused: Strong emphasis on meaningful conversations to drive the narrative.

3. Common Mise-En-Scene (CLAMPS) in Drama:

  • Costume: Everyday clothing that reflects the characters socioeconomic and emotional states.
  • Lighting: Natural or slightly muted lishting to enhance emotional tone and rea ism.

* Actors: Performances rely heavily on subtle emotional expressions and body language.

  • Makeup: Mimmal, maintaining authenticity while highlighting fatigue or stress it necessary.
  • Props: Obiects that hold symbolie or narrative significance (e.g., a letter, photograph, or keepsake):
  • Setting: Relatable, real-world locations like homes or outdoor rural/urban areas to create emotional
    resonance.

4. Common Editing in Drama:

  • Straight cuts: Ensure smooth transitions betieen scenes without distraction.
    Slow pacing: Allows the drama and emotional weight to sink in.
  • Parallel editing: Justaposes scenes to highlight contrasts or deepen the narrative.
  • Montages: Occasionally used to compress time or show emotional progression.

5. Example Films of the Drama Genre:

  • Short Films:
    "The Silent Child"
    "The Neighbors ' Window"
  • Feature Films:
    "The Foule in Our Stars"
    "Good Will Hunring"

6. Elements of the Genre That Appeal to You:

Emotional storytelling: The ability to connect deeply with characters and their journeys.

Relatable themes: Focus on human experiences and moral dilemmas.

• Symbolisa: Props and settings often carry deeper meanings that enrich the narrative.

7. Elements of the Genre That Do Not Appeal to You:

M Emohonally heayy themes; Dramas often explore intense emotions that may feal overwhelming!.

Slow pacing: Can sometimes feel drawn out or overly contemplative.

• Predictability: Certain dramas may follow familiar emotional or moral ares.






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