Genre Research: Epic and Drama

Epic Genre: 
Common Camera Angles (CAMS)
     - Birds eye and high angle are the most common.
     - Zoom outs are used within wide shots.
     -Wide shots are used often.
Common Mis-en-scene (CLAMPS)
     - The costumes are elaborate and detailed.
     - The lighting is usually begins dark and progressively gets lighter as the movie progresses.
     - The makeup is minimal in order to make it seem more realistic.
     - The props are usually hand props like guns or swords.
     - The setting is usually somewhere historic or monumental.
Common Editing
     - Most of the editing is special editing. This helps make the movie visually appealing and allows for even brighter colors.
Elements
     -   Some elements include high energy, fights, and continuous motion.
Example films
     - A few famous examples are Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, and Gladiator.
Common Sounds
     - The sound is dramatic and most of the time made to sound heavy.
What elements do I like
     - I like the element of special editing. Many epic movies use special effects to portray things that could not be shown otherwise.
What elements do I not like
     -  I do not like the length of epic movies. This element is negative because epic movies often are over three hours long.

Drama Genre:
Common Camera Angles (CAMS)
     - Birds eye and eye level are the most common.
     - There is little camera movement, but if any usually a pan or tilt.
     -Medium shots and extreme close up are used.
Common Mis-en-scene (CLAMPS)
     - The costumes are used to accentuate the theme and the characters' personality.
     - The lighting is usually dark and realistic.
     - The makeup is minimal in order to make it seem more realistic.
     - The props are minimal because focus should be on actors.
     - The setting is usually somewhere with a hidden meaning towards the theme.
Common Editing
     - Most of the editing is to enhance the shot while still allowing it to look natural.
Elements
     -   It usually has a clear pot which highlights the tension or conflict between two individuals or groups.
Example films
     - A few famous examples are Titanic, Jaws, and Schindler's List.
Common Sounds
     - The sound is usually digetic and belongs in the scene/location.
What elements do I like
     -Many drama movies' plots are clear to understand and follow because they are realistic.
What elements do I not like
     -  I do not like how some drama movies are over exaggerated in order to build tension.