How to Do Visual Comedy ~ Edgar Wright style ~

https://vimeo.com/96558506

In this video, Edgar Wright suggests ways that film makers can go about creating interesting and funny scenes in an artistic way. His films show people that they can find engaging ways to present a comedic scene. Modern American comedies are lazy and just go with basic shots and dialogue to show comedy, but Wright likes to use visuals as a way to express visual comedy. This shows precession in film, but directors who just choose to go with simple dialogue aren't using the film media to its full potential.  It's important to remember that each frame is important to the plot and can move the story forward.
These are some good tips for creating a comedic scene in an engaging and unique way that we could potentially incorporate into our short film project.

1. Things Entering the Frame in Funny Ways can make a shot more comedic, the unexpected elements can be very effective in creating this. 
2. People Leaving the Frame in Funny Ways for example someone can unexpectedly fly out of a room. The unexpected element is important in creating visual comedy. Example: jumping out of a window, running into a helicopter to fly away from an awkward moment (as seen in the video).
3. The "There and Back Again" to reassure them of something that is still occurring.
4. Matching Scene Transitions are funny for many situations and can create a quirky look for the film .
5. The Perfectly Timed Sound-Effect will create a funny exaggeration that could easily get a laugh from viewers.
6. Action Synchronized with Music exaggerates an action taking place.
7. Super Dramatic Lighting Cues can create an obvious exaggeration that will emphasize a moment taking place. Example: A light reflected in a knife combined with a low angle of the person holding it creates a dramatic look that is perfect for a comedy.