PICTURE OF CLASSROOM
As the classic convention of a teenage romantic comedy is located in a school or college environment, we were influenced by this also. We decided to set the majority of the scenes in the classroom, in which classmates engage and Isaac and Harriet can interact slightly. In a school/college, all of the characters are young teenage students which helps to relate to our target audience of teens.
As they exit the classroom, Isaac approaches the poster promoting the Valentines Day cinema screening - which acts as a plot device. The cliche of these type of events being promoted in a college/school are common in romantic comedies - such as High School Musical etc.
PICTURE OF COLLEGE "CHILLI PEP ROOM"
As we were limited in terms of filming in a bedroom at an actual house, we decided to film in the "Chilli Pep Room" in our college which is usually used for casual socialization and leisure. This means the room features a sofa, bookcase and toilet - which was beneficial as it was easy to make the room look homely and comfortable. Isaac is shot dreaming on the sofa. The household is often used in romantic comedy films, as a place for events to happen and to get a more personal glimpse into a particular character and their lifestyle.
PICTURE OF CINEMA
Again, we were limited to filming in a real cinema due to permission restrictions and lighting difficulties. However, we are lucky enough to have a large auditorium theatre in our college, which meant it was perfect for shooting cinema style scenes. Cinemas have connotations of romance, love and a popular place to go on dates - which is why we chose a cinema as our setting. Cinemas are also commonly used in romantic comedy - such as "Notting Hill".
As the classic convention of a teenage romantic comedy is located in a school or college environment, we were influenced by this also. We decided to set the majority of the scenes in the classroom, in which classmates engage and Isaac and Harriet can interact slightly. In a school/college, all of the characters are young teenage students which helps to relate to our target audience of teens.
As they exit the classroom, Isaac approaches the poster promoting the Valentines Day cinema screening - which acts as a plot device. The cliche of these type of events being promoted in a college/school are common in romantic comedies - such as High School Musical etc.
PICTURE OF COLLEGE "CHILLI PEP ROOM"
As we were limited in terms of filming in a bedroom at an actual house, we decided to film in the "Chilli Pep Room" in our college which is usually used for casual socialization and leisure. This means the room features a sofa, bookcase and toilet - which was beneficial as it was easy to make the room look homely and comfortable. Isaac is shot dreaming on the sofa. The household is often used in romantic comedy films, as a place for events to happen and to get a more personal glimpse into a particular character and their lifestyle.
PICTURE OF CINEMA
Again, we were limited to filming in a real cinema due to permission restrictions and lighting difficulties. However, we are lucky enough to have a large auditorium theatre in our college, which meant it was perfect for shooting cinema style scenes. Cinemas have connotations of romance, love and a popular place to go on dates - which is why we chose a cinema as our setting. Cinemas are also commonly used in romantic comedy - such as "Notting Hill".
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