Short Film Research ( Speed Dating)

 a. Common Sound

The music is upbeat light soundtracks that help the films humorous and romantic elements of the story. The exaggerated sound effects are used to enhance comedic moments and awkward silences, etc.

b. Common Mise- En Scene (CLAMPS)

Costumes: The costumes are regular every day attire that just reflect who the person is and there social status, as Greg's reflects his recent breakup and attempt to date again

Lighting: Cheerful, High Saturated Lighting to highlight the theme of the film

Actors: The Performance is very comedic and there is chemistry between the leads and actors that are playing the characters

Makeup: The makeup is common and is used to maintain a realistic appearance as if it were to happen in real life

Props: The items such as the speed dating score cards and personal tokens play a role in helping with the narrative

Setting: The use of locations like restaurants, cafes, and event venues to be able to provide a backdrop for the romantic encounters

c. Common Editing

The brisk pace and use of quick cuts helps keeps the audience engaged as well as the smooth transitions and montages to show character development, the minimal use of effects in the film helps the character interactions and dialogue

d. Example films in the genre

500 Days of Summer (2009) which is a film that talks about the complexities of love and its expectations

e. Appealing Elements of the Genre

The relatability allows the audience to be able to connect with the character in the film and the characters experiences as well as the humor provides entertainment and balances the emotional aspects. The optimism in these comedies give a sense of hope for the audience

f. Less Appealing Elements of the Genre:

Once again the predictability of the plot and how the formula is very similar and leads to foreseeable plot developments. Stereotypes also included as cliches and character types result in lack of originality