Generic Genre Research - Comedy

 Common Camera Angles, Movement, and Shots (CAMS):

Medium Shots

Wide Shots

Reaction Shots

Zooms and Pans

Over-the-Shoulder Shots

Common Mis-En-Scene (CLAMPS):

Bright and Vibrant Colors

Quirky Props and Costumes

Exaggerated Makeup and Costumes

Common Editing:

Quick Cuts

Montages

Breaking the Fourth Wall

Timing Edits

Common Sound:

Upbeat and Lighthearted Music

Well-Timed Sound Effects

Dialogue Delivery

Example Films:

"Superbad" (2007)

"Bridesmaids" (2011)

Elements Liked:

Witty Dialogue

Physical Comedy

Elements Not Appealing:

Overreliance on Gross-Out Humor

Stereotyping for Laughs

Predictable Jokes: