Hey Cambridgeee!!!!
Something I realized today while researching comedy is that it is not just about funny dialogue. A lot of humor in comedy films actually comes from visuals, editing, and sound. This is important because I am thinking about having very little dialogue in my short film.
In
Project X, the cinematography makes everything feel really chaotic. The handheld camera makes the party feel real and out of control. As the night goes on, the visuals show that the situation is getting worse without much dialogue
(which I am taking inspo from). I like how the visuals alone show that things are getting worse without the characters having to explain it.
Another great example is
Home Alone. Even though it is more family-oriented, it is a good example of visual comedy. Some scenes have very little dialogue, but they are still funny because of exaggerated sound effects, close-ups, fast editing, and the dramatic music during certain scenes. The reactions and sound effects made the small accidents feel a lot bigger.
From researching these films, I have learned that comedy can be very visual. Silence can build tension before something embarrassing happens, and music can completely shift the tone.
For my short film, I want to focus on visual humor. I think using close-ups of reactions, quick cuts during chaotic moments, and maybe even a music shift when things start going wrong could help make the backfiring situations more entertaining.
