Genre: Fantasy
Film
Teaser: Lord of the Rings
Generic Conventions
Mise en scene Castles Medieval costume Swords, wands, armour
Mise en scene Ring Medieval costumes Alps
Characters Hero Dark Lord Damsel in Distress
Characters Hobbits Wizards Hero Evil goblins and wizards
Mise en scene: (Costumes, props, iconography) Characters Narrative
Technical Rules/Codes Camera techniques, angles, shots Editing Sound Lighting
Narrative Good vs. Evil Conflict/battles between the two and good wins
Narrative The quest to destroying ring Evil trying to stop them
Camera Long shots to show battles Medium shots to show romance, and general emotion
Camera Close up on ring and expression on hobbit and queen Long shots to show battle and adventure
Editing Slow in beginning to establish characters Fast in battle scenes Explosions
Editing Low motion to show ring (desire) Fast pace with battles and adventure scenes
Sound Magical and horns
Sound Opera (holy and magical) Sinister (loud drums)
Lighting Bright Then dark, when there are battle scenes
Lighting Bright for good Dark for evil