sub genre information (post-apocalyptic)- Nicole Collins French

a)Storyline
The storyline of a post apocalyptic movie is similar to Todorov's equilibrium theory, where everything is fine, something destroys the equilibrium then there is a re-equilibrium at the end of the movie, or maybe there is no re-equilibrium, but there will be another film after the one made to keep people on edge and to the have a re-equilibrium made in the second film.
b)Characters
The characters of a post apocalyptic film vary in each film, some have a group of characters to begin with and them some characters get killed or lost, in another scenario a lone survivor meets people and they unite, or there is a pair of people and one either dies or gets lost or they unite with other people.
c)Setting/locations
In a post-apocalyptic movie the setting is usually in a deserted city, which life seems extinct to show that it is a post-apocalyptic film. Other locations used are in a science facility, or in a government base. However, usually the setting which is most common is in s deserted place which isolation is noticeable.
d)Camerawork/cinematography
The camera work in post-apocalyptic films is usually fast paced. Ariel shots are mostly used to establish the area and the fact that humanity has changed dramatically. The short takes allows the audience to feel as though something bad has happened and that something has distorted the equilibrium. Close ups are used to show to the audience specific details of things, such as people, which is similar to other films.
e)Editing
The editing of post apocalyptic films is usually fast paced to give a sense of some sort of dstorion to normality. Sometimes dissolves or fade outs are used to show a long period of time has past and there has been a dramatic change, that is if the event on how the equilibrium has been distorted has not been sown in detail.
f)sound/music
The music in a post-apocalyptic film is dramatic and gives a sense of adventure to show that some sort of even is going to happen which will restore a distorted equilibrium. Loud and dramatic music could symbolise a distortion to the equilibrium or a solution to the distortion. Non-diegetic sounds sometimes are used to emphasise un natural noises or natural sounds which need to be pointed out to the audience more to make it deem more intriguing.
g)iconography
The iconography used in post-apocalyptic films are usually: deserted places, weapons such as guns, sometimes the toxic symbol, masks and armour.
h)titles (font etc.)
The font used to address the post-apocalyptic theme is usually big and bold to grab the attention that the 'end' has come and it is not a laughing matter. The bold font underlines the fact that the situation should be noticed and not ignored and the big sized font allows the text to be visible enough for the audience to understand the situation. Usually red, black ,grey and alternate de-saturated colours are used to show that the life has been such out of the earth , or the red suggests that blood could be spilt or that some aggression/war is coming.