Introduction To Comedy Flashcards
Why is comedy a good movie genre (1)
Everyone likes to and need sto laugh because of life wearing us out and breaking us down
Name some things you need to know about comedy (4)
- we need to be entertained
- can be good to escape reality
- comedy content is easy to understand and funny
- comedies have simple non complex information
- comedies have happy endings
Why is laughter a good thing (5)
- relaxes the body
- boosts immune system
- triggers endorphins
- protects the heart
- lightens angers havey load
- helps you live longer
Discuss a comedy plot (3)
- can entertain when you’re bored because of predictable simple story
- obvious story because of predefined characters and actions used by producer
- many comedies are similar
What is the setting dependant on (1)
The type of comedy that you want to use
What are the most common comedy settings (1)
A bringt place (town, city) with welcoming atmospheres
Where do teen comedies usually take place (1)
Highschools and small towns
Where do social comedies often occure (1)
Houses, pubs and bars
How are idiotic people used for contrast in comedies (2)
When placed with “normal” people, it contrasts personalities and emphasizes their stupidity.
How are above average intellectual people used for contrast (2)
Used for emphasis on how smart they are but are “socially awkward” comlared to others
What is a common attribute within characters (1)
Sarcasm
What does comedy dialog need to sound like (2) *diegetic
Very clear , well presented so that the audience can hear and laugh to the dialogue
What is non diegetic sounds (1)
An edited sound to add emphasis to the event on screen
Guve an example of non diegetic sounds and where it’s used (3)
Induce more laughter, the most common is studio laughter and sound effects
Used it slapstick
What is comedic timing (3)
- The use of rhythm and tempk to enhance comedy and humour
- the pacing of the delivery of a joke has a strong impact
- the same in physical comedy like slapstick
What is Slapstick comedy (1)
The type of comedy involving exaggerated physical violence
Give examples of slapstick (3)
- hit by a frying pan
- getting a match lit between your toes
- running full speed into a wall
What makes slapstick a difficult comedy genre (4)
- exquisite timing
- calculation of execution
- character reaction
- audience laughter
Is comedy clowning? (1)
No it’s preposterous things fir tge wrong reasons
What energy is needed for comedy (1)
Hightened energy
What is the most important tip for comedy (1)
You need to understand the underlying basic joke throughout
Can you “learn” comedy (1)
Yes its an exact science
What are 4 important things to know when you want to play comedy (4)
- know your lines
- know where the punch lines are to give the audience time to react
- audience only laughs if you’re well prepared
- if everything is funny, nothing is funny. Dont wear the audience out
Who is Charlie Chaplin (6)
- made 34 movie
- writer
- director
- actor
- producer
- played 8 musical instruments
