Action codes and conventions
Setting
-Action movies are generally set in cities and other built-up urban areas. This is generally done as when rushing past building you get a better sense of speed and action than you would if you were rushing through the countryside.
-Any locations that connote a sense of speed and danger to keep the action alive during the film
-Specific locations can include anything from skyscrapers to underground tunnels.
Eg. Power plants, flats, industrial warehouses, roads, police stations, cars, slums, casino, houses, sky (aeroplanes), banks
Technical codes
-All camera shots are fast paced and there tends to be a lot of close up shots to show the expression on the characters faces.
-Establishing shots are important because they show where the action is taking place to. Most commonly these shots are done from helicopters as they are in a chase scene that uses a helicopter.
-Tracking shots are also a common shot used for chase scenes to show action because they follow the scene which draws in the audience and makes them feel involved in the chase.
-Sound plays a huge part in the feeling the audience gets. During the action, any diegetic sounds are amplified to make it more exciting.
-Just as the sight of a gun is an enigma for action the sound is also an enigma which is sometimes more effective as you'll hear the gunshot which will get you hyped up for the action.
Iconography
-Visual Style: often dark colours like brown and black to make the characters more suspicious, but the main protagonist and heroes are often wearing white to make them stand out from the others.
-Lighting is mostly in scene lightings such as daylight, searchlights, and street lamps. Characters faces are usually illuminated to make them stand out and make them three dimensional.
-Props help us to identify the action genre furthermore because of the enigma codes they have. (guns instantly connote danger and excitement as you think someone is going to be shot)
Character Roles
-The Main Protagonist, always the hero, or controls the action
-The Villain, often a rich millionaire or ex-military, usually has an accent that sounds menacing (eg. Silva in Skyfall) Sometimes the villain is well known to the good guys but still hides their identity (eg. Thomas Gabriel in Die Hard 4.0) Villains usually have an evil girlfriend or female companion
-The companion, often seen as below the main protagonist but has a large part in the film. Often unable to help until the necessary time.
-The Victim, usually a woman that often turns out to be The Princess. The Victim can also be children (Transporter 2)
Themes
-Good Vs. Bad
-Family Issues
-Vigilantes Vs. Cops
-Revenge
-Getting the girl
-Death
-Black Vs. White
-Car chases
-Gun Fights
-Action movies are generally set in cities and other built-up urban areas. This is generally done as when rushing past building you get a better sense of speed and action than you would if you were rushing through the countryside.
-Any locations that connote a sense of speed and danger to keep the action alive during the film
-Specific locations can include anything from skyscrapers to underground tunnels.
Eg. Power plants, flats, industrial warehouses, roads, police stations, cars, slums, casino, houses, sky (aeroplanes), banks
Technical codes
-All camera shots are fast paced and there tends to be a lot of close up shots to show the expression on the characters faces.
-Establishing shots are important because they show where the action is taking place to. Most commonly these shots are done from helicopters as they are in a chase scene that uses a helicopter.
-Tracking shots are also a common shot used for chase scenes to show action because they follow the scene which draws in the audience and makes them feel involved in the chase.
-Sound plays a huge part in the feeling the audience gets. During the action, any diegetic sounds are amplified to make it more exciting.
-Just as the sight of a gun is an enigma for action the sound is also an enigma which is sometimes more effective as you'll hear the gunshot which will get you hyped up for the action.
Iconography
-Visual Style: often dark colours like brown and black to make the characters more suspicious, but the main protagonist and heroes are often wearing white to make them stand out from the others.
-Lighting is mostly in scene lightings such as daylight, searchlights, and street lamps. Characters faces are usually illuminated to make them stand out and make them three dimensional.
-Props help us to identify the action genre furthermore because of the enigma codes they have. (guns instantly connote danger and excitement as you think someone is going to be shot)
Character Roles
-The Main Protagonist, always the hero, or controls the action
-The Villain, often a rich millionaire or ex-military, usually has an accent that sounds menacing (eg. Silva in Skyfall) Sometimes the villain is well known to the good guys but still hides their identity (eg. Thomas Gabriel in Die Hard 4.0) Villains usually have an evil girlfriend or female companion
-The companion, often seen as below the main protagonist but has a large part in the film. Often unable to help until the necessary time.
-The Victim, usually a woman that often turns out to be The Princess. The Victim can also be children (Transporter 2)
Themes
-Good Vs. Bad
-Family Issues
-Vigilantes Vs. Cops
-Revenge
-Getting the girl
-Death
-Black Vs. White
-Car chases
-Gun Fights
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