Let's Look at Genres

Research & Define Genre... google the word to get ideas.

Find a YouTube clip and define its genre... be able to rationalize your stance.  Talk about life style shots.  What are they?  What is the difference between horror shots & action shots?  What kind of lighting is used?  What is the timing of the shots in seconds or minutes or hours?

Lifestyle shot - A lifestyle shot is a shot that essentially shows the lifestyle of the individual(s) being filmed. They are not shot on a set but take place in a natural setting.

Lighting - I understand that you do not know the types of lighting used in film. That being said I do know that you are able to tell the difference between a brightly lit set and a low key light.

Please choose two genres and type up a definition and provide an example.

What I am looking for: 

Genre: Action Sport/Independent

Online Videos that provide either insight or showcase talent regarding a certain action sport (skiing, skateboarding, surfing, mountain biking, etc) These are usually formatted as promotional videos for an individual athlete or group of athletes, showing back to back clips synced to music. In order to break up the monotony of the constant stream of “tricks,” these short films often include “lifestyle” shots. These clips are designed to give the viewer some insight into either the life or personality of a certain athlete. Often under 10 minutes, these videos usually consist of mainly tracking shots and fast pans.

This video is a perfect example.