After watching these few comedic short films in class, I decided to do some research about the art of creating comedic effect in films.
What Makes a Movie Funny? — How to Write, Direct, and Edit Comedy
The part of the video that was most relevant to me was the one about creating visual comedy, since I was assigned to be cinematographer for our short film. According to the video, visual comedy uses staging, production design, editing, and more to enhance humor. In terms of staging, precise placement of characters and props, as well as movement between the actors is vital for creating comedic effect. Editing can also be crucial for comedic effect, for example with fast cuts or close ups. All this aside, it's obvious that probably the most important aspect is coming up with a good script, because there is only so much that can be portrayed through a variety of shots. In the short film I spoke about previously, the boy's inner thoughts often had some sort of sarcasm behind them, or were clearly meant to be funny despite the message he was delivering.
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