Advantages and Disadvantages
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Horror Films
Disadvantages
Advantages
Simple camera angles/techniques used
Suspenseful music can create the desired atmosphere
Few characters (actors) needed
Storylines are simple and follow a similar format
Many possibilities for narratives
Lots of monsters/villains to choose or create
Locating and use of an appropriate soundtrack
Can sometimes require lots of editing
Some of the ‘monsters’ from horrors require costumes and editing
Can require a large budget
Can require a very low budget
Can be difficult to think of a ‘new’ storyline
Action Films
Disadvantages
Advantages
Conventions are easy to know and can be followed
Appropriate soundtrack can create the desired atmosphere
Can be easier to come up with a ‘new’ storyline
Storylines are simple and follow a similar format
Many possibilities for narratives
Conventions for villains and hero’s are easily understood and followed
Locating and use of an appropriate soundtrack
Can be time consuming and difficult to find appropriate settings
Usually require extensive use of different camerawork
Can require a large budget
Searches for appropriate ‘costumes’ may not be required
Can be difficult to obtain appropriate props
Romance Films
Disadvantages
Advantages
Simple/standard camera angles/techniques used
The correct use of soundtrack will create the desired atmosphere
Few characters (actors) needed
Few props or costumes needed
Many possibilities for narratives
Usually follows a simple storyline
Locating and use of an appropriate soundtrack
Can sometimes be difficult to find an appropriate setting
Could be difficult to find actors willing to perform certain ‘romantic’ scenes
Can require a very low budget
Can be difficult to think of a ‘new’ storyline
Minimal editing
Drama Films
Disadvantages
Advantages
‘New’ narratives can be easy to design
Appropriate soundtrack can create the desired atmosphere
Suitable settings easy to find
Storylines are simple and follow a similar format
Can require a very low budget
Simple/standard camerawork typically needed
Locating and use of an appropriate soundtrack
Can have a very limited older audience
Can be ‘boring’ if done incorrectly
Searches for appropriate ‘costumes’ may not be required
Can be difficult to make a ‘unique’ drama film that will ‘stand out’
Adventure Films
Disadvantages
Advantages
Appropriate soundtrack can create the desired atmosphere
Can be easier to come up with a ‘new’ storyline
Many possibilities for narratives
Conventions for villains and hero’s are easily understood and followed
Locating and use of an appropriate soundtrack
Can be time consuming and difficult to find appropriate settings
Usually require extensive use of different camerawork
Can require a large budget
Searches for appropriate ‘costumes’ may not be required
Can be difficult to obtain appropriate props
Can be difficult to obtain desired costumes
Coming up with a ‘new’ narrative can be challenging
Comedy Films
Disadvantages
Advantages
Simple camera angles/techniques used
Appropriate soundtrack can create the desired atmosphere
Few characters (actors) needed Many possibilities
for narratives
Locating and use of an appropriate soundtrack
Can be difficult finding appropriate or willing actors
Can be ‘boring’ if done incorrectly
Can require a very low budget
Can be difficult to think of a ‘new’ storyline
Little editing can be required
Humour of the comedy can be targeted at a very ‘specific’ audience
Very little need for extensive costume searches
Thriller Films
Disadvantages
Advantages
Conventions are easy to know and can be followed
Appropriate soundtrack can create the desired atmosphere
Can be easier to come up with a ‘new’ storyline
Many possibilities for narratives
Locating and use of an appropriate soundtrack
Can be time consuming and difficult to find appropriate settings
Usually require extensive use of different camerawork
Can require a large budget
Searches for appropriate ‘costumes’ may not be required
Can be difficult to obtain appropriate props
Sometimes required lots of editing
Sometimes required extensive use of different camera shots/angles
Can be difficult finding appropriate actors