Why we chose the Gangster genre

We had many reasons for choosing the Gangster genre. We evaluated the opening scenes of films from varying genres. We viewed these films to give us information about different techniques used in the film industry.

• Horror - We wanted to see how they created tension and suspense by using a range of camera shots. The disadvantage was that some shots that were used were of high budget, this would make it hard for us to make our film look authentic.
• Action - Action was a strong candidate for our genre choice. By watching action films, we discovered how we could incorporate high-octane action whilst blending dialogue seamlessly. We established that the use of quick shots, helped to build tension and create fast paced action. We did not make an action film as we did not have the facilities needed within our reach.
• Comedy - Comedy uses a range of shots; but mainly shot-reverse-shots. They use this to show the reaction of a person after a comedic moment. We didn't use the comedy genre as our group didn't have the comic talent.

We eventually came to the conclusion that we were going to use the Gangster genre, as we felt that it was the genre we could excel in and show our true media potential.

Contributions by Ross, Andy and Jinesh