Genre research: Fantasy

 Genre research blog: fantasy 

Fantasy films are a genre of storytelling that explore fantastical and otherworldly themes and settings. These films often feature magic, mythical creatures, and ancient legends, and are set in imaginative and imaginative worlds. The characters in fantasy films often possess special powers or abilities, and the stories often revolve around their struggles against evil forces or their quests to achieve a great goal. Fantasy films are often full of adventure and excitement, and are designed to transport the viewer into a world of magic and wonder.Common

CAMS in fantasy have Low angles, High angle, Overhead, point of view (POV), Dutch angle , and Tracking shot. All these shots help create a fantasy view for the audience which will make it so that people will feel the excitement of being in a fantasy world. Each of these angles help with that and are the most commonly used.  

Common Sound in fantasy, Ambient sounds, which are background sounds that help to create a sense of place and atmosphere. In a fantasy film, these might include the sounds of a bustling marketplace, the rustling of leaves in a forest, or the distant rumble of a thunderstorm. Magical sounds, These are sounds that are associated with magic and otherworldly phenomena. In a fantasy film, these might include the sound of spells being cast, the fluttering of fairy wings, or the echoing footsteps of ghosts. Music is often used in fantasy films to create a sense of emotion and atmosphere. In a fantasy film, the music might be grand and epic, full of sweeping melodies and dramatic crescendos, or it might be more whimsical and lighthearted, with playful melodies and a sense of wonder.

Common Mis-En-Scene (CLAMPS) in fantasy: Swords and other weapons iIn many fantasy films, characters are often shown wielding swords, axes, and other weapons. These props are often intricately designed and carefully crafted to create a sense of authenticity and believability within the world of the film. Magical objects: In fantasy films, characters often possess magical objects such as wands, staffs, and enchanted rings. These props are often designed to be visually striking and to help convey the magic and wonder of the fantasy world. Medieval or fantasy-inspired clothing, Many fantasy films are set in medieval or fantasy-inspired worlds, and as such, the characters often wear clothing that is reflective of these settings. This might include elaborate dresses and gowns for female characters, and armor or other period-appropriate clothing for male characters.Overall, props and costumes in fantasy films are often designed to help create a sense of authenticity and believability within the fantastical world of the film. They are carefully crafted and chosen to help transport the viewer into the world of the film and to help them believe in the magic and wonder of the story. 

Common Editing in fantasy: Fast cutting, This technique involves cutting between shots at a rapid pace, creating a sense of excitement and action. In a fantasy film, fast cutting might be used during a battle scene or other action-packed moment to create a sense of intensity and excitement. Slow motion, This technique involves slowing down the action on screen, allowing the viewer to see the details of a particular moment more clearly. In a fantasy film, slow motion might be used during a particularly dramatic or impactful moment to add emphasis and create a sense of awe. Dissolves and fades, These are transitions between shots that involve one shot gradually fading out while the next shot fades in. In a fantasy film, these transitions might be used to create a sense of time passing or to transition between different scenes or locations. By carefully cutting and transitioning between shots, the editor can help to create a cohesive and immersive experience for the viewer.

Example films in fantasy: The Lord of the Rings trilogy, harry potter, the chronicles of narnia, the hobbit, and pan's labyrinth are all fantasy movies. They all take place in a fantasy world with creatures and characters you could never imagine.

What elements of the genre that we like: We like how you can create your own world completely and imagine your own characters and backgrounds. We also enjoy how it can transport you to a completely different world, doing this will make the viewers feel excited and want to relate to such characters.

 What elements of the genre do not appeal to us: Sometimes the entire story can make no sense at all and be confusing making it harder to enjoy. Costumes can end up looking bad and just seem as if it's lazy work. A good fantasy film has to have great costumes, good sets, story telling, and even better characters or it will just be a bad movie entirely.