Genre pretty much means a type or category that appears in media. They are used as a way to categorise different styles of media and single out the generic features and conventions. At also helps to establish certain expectations and familiarity in audiences that know the genre, and it helps audiences to develop personal tastes around genre and consumption/what they do or don't necessarily like.
Within genres, there can be sub-genres. These or specific subdivisions within the genre. There are also hybrid genres, which merge themes, codes, conventions and elements from multiple different genres. Codes and conventions are common generic elements that are associated with specific genres. Genre tropes, however, are familiar and repeated themes, motifs, styles or characters.
My first genre preference would be Sci-Fi.
The main generic conventions of sci-fi films are the use of special/visual effects and the other use of computer-generated imagery. The setting is usually in the distant future and is set in either outer space or other worlds. There are typically a lot of close ups of futuristic elements used throughout, and usually has a narrative focussed on the battle between good and evil.
Something different that the Star Wars franchise does compared to other Sci-Fi films is that it is set a long time into the past rather than the distant future.
My second preference would be Comedy.
The main generic conventions of comedy films include the use of setting. Comedy films usually occur in bright places which suits the overall jolly and humorous tone of the genre. The cinematography of most comedy films is realistic and naturalistic, as it can really involve the audience and make them feel like the scenes, despite sometimes being melodramatic, could possibly occur in real life. The character types usually consist of idiotic people that contrast to normal people that surround them, which emphasises the differentiation in personalities between them and makes them seem all the more idiotic.
My final preference would be Action.
The main generic conventions of action films consist of using things like weapons i.e knives and guns. There are also usually a lot of fights, explosions and crashes, as well as pursuits, either on foot or in a vehicle. it is usually set in a big city, and uses a lot of fast cars a lot of high-tech things. There is commonly a lot of mass destruction.
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