There are various different types of genres within film. Different factors can represent a genre. The main ones include:
How do we distinguish which genre a film comes under?
Specific characteristics of a film can denote genre.
Horror films usually all have similar characteristics and can be identified by low key lighting, non-diegetic sounds, extreme close ups and quick cuts.
Romantic Comedies usually have high key lighting using filler lights, upbeat non-diegetic music and bright colours within costume. This is a combination of romance and comedy and is just one example of how genres can be combined.
Another example of combined genres include Lord of the Rings which comes under both fantasy and adventure. Characteristics are typical of both- many involve tracking shots to follow the action, and melodramatic music to reflect mood.
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