Genre Research:Historical Drama

Common camera angles, movement, shots: Historical dramas uses Close ups, long shots, and high angle shots. Over-the-shoulder shots, Medium Shots, and Extreme close ups are also used in historical dramas. 

Common costumes, lighting, acting, makeup, props, and sets: The set(s) are determined by the time period the movie is set in. Makeup and costumes help the viewers understand a character. The makeup and costumes can conceal secrets or disclose truths, depending on the part. As designers, it is our responsibility to visually portray the story, and costumes provide us with the deciding variables and character outcomes.

Common editing: Cut away to emphasize to their audience that what they are going through right now is more significant to them than what came before it and maybe what comes after.

Common Sounds used: Similar to action movie genres, historical dramas also uses action match to highlight motion and activity in a scene and heighten the effect of a specific movement.

Examples of the genre: The Women King, Hidden Figures, and The Mummy

What elements did I like: 

What elements did not appeal to me: