Short Film Research: Ballistic

"Ballistic" is a short film written and directed by Ryan Connolly. It tells the story of a hitman named Jack, who is struggling with his conscience as he prepares to carry out a hit on a target.

Common Sound in the action genre:

Sounds are used in action films to help create a sense of excitement, tension, and drama. They can also help to immerse the audience in action and make the events on the screen feel more realistic and impactful. In “Ballistic,” music is used in scenes to create a sense of excitement and drama. It can range from fast-paced electronic or rock music to more epic, orchestral scores.

Common Mis-En-Scene in the action genre:

Mis-En-Scene is used in the action genre to help create a visually compelling and immersive viewing experience for the audience. It can help to establish the setting and atmosphere of the film, as well as help to convey the characters and their personalities. “Ballistic” often feature costumes that are designed to be functional and practical, as well as stylish. These costumes can help to establish the characters' personalities and professions, as well as help to create a sense of visual interest.

Common Editing in the action genre:

Editing is used in the action genre to help create a visually compelling and immersive viewing experience for the audience. It can help to convey the fast-paced and energetic nature of the action, as well as create a sense of tension, drama, and impact. Jump cuts involve cutting between shots that are taken from the same angle but at different points in time. In “Ballistic,” these types of cuts were used to create a sense of disorientation or to convey a sense of time passing quickly.

Example action films:

It would be challenging to enumerate all the fantastic action movies available. Some notable examples of action films include

“John Wick: Chapter 2” (2017)

“Black Panther” (2018)

"Mission: Impossible - Fallout" (2018)

Elements of the action genre that appeal to me:

Action films often feature a physical conflict between the characters, whether in hand-to-hand combat or battles with weapons. This physical conflict is often used to create a sense of danger and tension for the characters and the audience. The short film "Ballistic" featured numerous battles with weapons that appeared realistic.

Elements of the action genre that do not appeal to me:

Lack of character development is an element that is unappealing to me, as some action films may focus heavily on the action and neglect character development. This can make it difficult for the audience to connect with or care about the characters.



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