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      Through all of my research on the Horror genre, my interests in other genres were peaked as well. I decided to delve deeper into the world of genre by researching the film genre of action.

1. Action Genre
2. The conventions in terms of the content seen in action revolve around a number of different things. The content of an action film usually revolves around a person or hero who is trying to accomplish a goal or attain something but is faced with challenges along the way. The journey of the person or hero to accomplish their goal involves constant movement and intensity throughout the scenes that give the audience the anxiety-filled action-packed scenes they crave. In addition, the content in action films often times revolves around violence and conflict.
3. The conventions in terms of production techniques in action revolve around a number of different things as well. In terms of the production techniques used in action films, there is often times sequences packed with stunts, explosions, and other iconic action film occurrences. The use of these over the top stunts, car chases, races, fights, and explosions are to create intensity within the film. Often times these effects such as explosions and stunts are put in place to emphasize the danger the hero is going through to accomplish their goal. In addition to these aspects seen in the production of action films, there is also a specific type of music used in action films. The music in action films usually follows what is occurring in the visual such as the crescendo of the song during the climax of the film or action-packed scene, and the calmness of the music in the more mild and relaxed scenes. In addition, the camera scenes, transitions, and composition in the action genre are often fast-paced to add intensity to the story. Lastly, the action genre is filled with sound effects to fully convey what is occurring in the visual such as a race or shoot out.
4. The first film in the action genre I choose to analyze in terms of embodying genre conventions is the Fast and Furious films. The Fast and Furious films all have key characteristics which make it a viable action film. This can be seen through the conflict and solution set up of the beginning of the film revolving around a mission or objective and the end of the film is them accomplishing this with their group. However, throughout the entire film, there are stunts, explosions, shootouts, races, fights, and the list goes on. The Fast and Furious films also use hype music which gets the audience further into the visual on the screen. Also, the Fast and Furious films are all based on a rapid plot that has action scene after action scene that allows for the development of the story along with sheer entertainment.
5. The other film I choose which encompasses the action genre is Wonder Woman. Wonder Women’s plot is the basic action genre plot involving a threat which must be stopped, and Diana (Wonder Woman) believes she can be the one to stop the threat. The film also consists of stunts, action-packed scenes, explosions, and fights as Diana fights alongside men to end all of the wars. In addition, the film ends with all of the challenges she went through leading to her discovering her true power and destiny, this self-discovery is also often seen in action films. Furthermore, the costume design seen in Wonder Women embodies action films as well due to the outfits being armor and specific to the journey and challenges Wonder Women is facing.
6. Avengers Infinity War

Black Panther

Mission Impossible

Venom

Kill Bill

The Terminator