COLLECTION NAME:
Graduate Thesis Collection
Record
Title:
The Role of Visual Comedy: A Study on Visual Comedy Techniques within Cinema Culture
Creator:
Katz, Elliot
Subject:
Thesis (M.F.A.) -- Film and Television
Subject:
Savannah College of Art and Design -- Department of Film and Television
Rights:
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Abstract:
"This thesis paper unfolds the importance of visual comedy and the techniques that have helped make visual comedies successful. Similar to other film
genres, several visual comedy trends and patterns have undergone an exhaustive process
of trial and error. Comedy filmmakers began constantly experimenting with various
formulas in order to improve the demonstration of their jokes on screen; however, early
refinements of the genre led to the successful birth of 'Visual Comedy.' Subsequently,
later comedic filmmakers eventually shifted their focus towards reviving creative
opportunities within the frame rather than solely its dialogue. Since then, the success of
the genre has reached massive syndication; pushing several ubiquitous filmmakers to
hone their craft. First, the paper will examine how pioneer directors have innovated in
this genre. Secondly, the paper will examine techniques that have been successful in this
genre. Lastly, the paper will explain how I have applied visual comedy techniques in my
thesis film."
genres, several visual comedy trends and patterns have undergone an exhaustive process
of trial and error. Comedy filmmakers began constantly experimenting with various
formulas in order to improve the demonstration of their jokes on screen; however, early
refinements of the genre led to the successful birth of 'Visual Comedy.' Subsequently,
later comedic filmmakers eventually shifted their focus towards reviving creative
opportunities within the frame rather than solely its dialogue. Since then, the success of
the genre has reached massive syndication; pushing several ubiquitous filmmakers to
hone their craft. First, the paper will examine how pioneer directors have innovated in
this genre. Secondly, the paper will examine techniques that have been successful in this
genre. Lastly, the paper will explain how I have applied visual comedy techniques in my
thesis film."
Abstract:
*Includes the film "The Human Condition," which "takes place
in a robotic society where feeling empathy is considered forbidden and perceived as a
systematic error that will inevitably lead to termination"--Thesis, page 21
in a robotic society where feeling empathy is considered forbidden and perceived as a
systematic error that will inevitably lead to termination"--Thesis, page 21
Abstract:
*Keywords: visual comedy, techniques, close-ups, trick shots, Charlie Chaplin, Monty Python, Edgar Wright
Publisher:
Savannah, Georgia : Savannah College of Art and Design
Date:
2019-08
Format:
1 text file (thesis) : PDF, 28 pages, illustrations (some color) + 1 film (approximately 11 min.) : WMV, sound, color