Comedy Setting The setting is dependant on the

Comedy

Setting • The setting is dependant on the type of comedy. • A comedy sketch always occurs in bright places. Locations that are known for being social places are typically used for example in the romantic comedy ‘Blended’ the opening scene is set in the sports bar ‘Hooters’ which is a social place. ) (https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=SWFr 5 Oo 5 aio

Setting • Locations are typically bright places like towns, cities. They are usually set in well populated areas. • Teen comedies are typically set in high schools and small towns. For example ‘Mean Girls’ is set in an American high school. Also, the film “Clueless” is set in a high school. • Social comedies are typically set in homes and bars. For example “Home Alone” is set in a house.

Sound • Sound is important in the comedy genre. Diegetic sounds like dialogue need to be heard so it can be laughed at. Non-diegetic sound is also important, edited sound can be used to place emphasis on certain elements of scenes. White chicks Neil: There's something I always wanted to know too. Will, Simon, Jay : What is it? Neil: How long after a poo do you have to wait before you can have sex? Will: Please don't let this be my last thought. Neil: Because I never found out. A quote from “The Inbetweeners 2”.

Lighting is typically bright or natural. This creates a realistic environment. The colours in the scene are bright and happy and scenes are typically set in daylight. For example in the romantic comedy ‘Just go with it’ the famous scene titled ‘The negotiation’ it is set in Pizza hut in daytime. (https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=898 OUCy Bul. M)

Slapstick comedy: A boisterous form of comedy marked by chases, collisions, and crude practical jokes. Props • Props are very important in comedy. These props are typically items that may hurt a character. This is vital in slapstick comedy as this type of comedy is renowned for containing crude practical jokes. For example Ace Ventura: pet detective is a famous example of a slapstick comedy.

Characters • Idiotic people are typically used in contrast with several “normal” people. This emphasises the stupidity of the “dumb” character and contrasts their personalities. For example “Neil in The Inbetweeners” (blue hooded Jacket below). • Above average intelligent people are used for example Will in “The Inbetweeners” (yellow polo shirt below). The comedy is emphasised as they are very intelligent but are very socially awkward and unaware of social boundaries with “normal” people. These characters are often sarcastic.

Technical codes • The camera work used in comedies is very natural and the camera goes along with the characters. High angle shots can be used to capture the whole environment. • Editing sounds can be added to add humour. • Medium shots are used in comedies to capture all of the character’s expressions (these act as reaction shots).

Types of comedy Slapstick comedy: this form of comedy uses physical movement and gestures. Physical comedy is also influenced by clowning. Dark Humour: this type of comedy deals with disturbing subjects such as drugs, terrorism, rape and war. Wit/Wordplay: this is a more intellectual form of comedy. It is based on clever and subtle manipulation of language (puns can often be Dark humour crude and ridiculous. Slapstick comedy

Types of comedy • Teen comedies (https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=KXw. ZTyml. Jl. A) • Social comedies (https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=7 k 6 by. T 5 Sn 8 k) Teen comedy • Romantic comedies (https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=_q. G 67 v. Gwgc. Y) Social comedy Teen comedy Romantic comedy

Examples of comedies • Teen comedies: an example of a teen comedy is “not another teen movie”. This film is set in a high school. • Romantic comedy: an example is “He’s just not that into you”. • Social comedy: an example of a social comedy is “Shaun of the dead”.