Horror Films

Disadvantages

Advantages

Simple camera angles/techniques used

Suspenseful music can create the desired atmosphere

Few characters (actors) needed

Storylines are simple and follow a similar format

Many possibilities for narratives

Lots of monsters/villains to choose or create

Locating and use of an appropriate soundtrack

Can sometimes require lots of editing

Some of the ‘monsters’ from horrors require costumes and editing

Can require a large budget

Can require a very low budget

Can be difficult to think of a ‘new’ storyline

Action Films

Disadvantages

Advantages

Conventions are easy to know and can be followed

Appropriate soundtrack can create the desired atmosphere

Can be easier to come up with a ‘new’ storyline

Storylines are simple and follow a similar format

Many possibilities for narratives

Conventions for villains and hero’s are easily understood and followed

Locating and use of an appropriate soundtrack

Can be time consuming and difficult to find appropriate settings

Usually require extensive use of different camerawork

Can require a large budget

Searches for appropriate ‘costumes’ may not be required

Can be difficult to obtain appropriate props

Romance Films

Disadvantages

Advantages

Simple/standard camera angles/techniques used

The correct use of soundtrack will create the desired atmosphere

Few characters (actors) needed

Few props or costumes needed

Many possibilities for narratives

Usually follows a simple storyline

Locating and use of an appropriate soundtrack

Can sometimes be difficult to find an appropriate setting

Could be difficult to find actors willing to perform certain ‘romantic’ scenes

Can require a very low budget

Can be difficult to think of a ‘new’ storyline

Minimal editing

Drama Films

Disadvantages

Advantages

‘New’ narratives can be easy to design

Appropriate soundtrack can create the desired atmosphere

Suitable settings easy to find

Storylines are simple and follow a similar format

Can require a very low budget

Simple/standard camerawork typically needed

Locating and use of an appropriate soundtrack

Can have a very limited older audience

Can be ‘boring’ if done incorrectly

Searches for appropriate ‘costumes’ may not be required

Can be difficult to make a ‘unique’ drama film that will ‘stand out’

Adventure Films

Disadvantages

Advantages

Appropriate soundtrack can create the desired atmosphere

Can be easier to come up with a ‘new’ storyline

Many possibilities for narratives

Conventions for villains and hero’s are easily understood and followed

Locating and use of an appropriate soundtrack

Can be time consuming and difficult to find appropriate settings

Usually require extensive use of different camerawork

Can require a large budget

Searches for appropriate ‘costumes’ may not be required

Can be difficult to obtain appropriate props

Can be difficult to obtain desired costumes

Coming up with a ‘new’ narrative can be challenging

Comedy Films

Disadvantages

Advantages

Simple camera angles/techniques used

Appropriate soundtrack can create the desired atmosphere

Few characters (actors) needed Many possibilities

for narratives

Locating and use of an appropriate soundtrack

Can be difficult finding appropriate or willing actors

Can be ‘boring’ if done incorrectly

Can require a very low budget

Can be difficult to think of a ‘new’ storyline

Little editing can be required

Humour of the comedy can be targeted at a very ‘specific’ audience

Very little need for extensive costume searches

Thriller Films

Disadvantages

Advantages

Conventions are easy to know and can be followed

Appropriate soundtrack can create the desired atmosphere

Can be easier to come up with a ‘new’ storyline

Many possibilities for narratives

Locating and use of an appropriate soundtrack

Can be time consuming and difficult to find appropriate settings

Usually require extensive use of different camerawork

Can require a large budget

Searches for appropriate ‘costumes’ may not be required

Can be difficult to obtain appropriate props

Sometimes required lots of editing

Sometimes required extensive use of different camera shots/angles

Can be difficult finding appropriate actors