Short Film Research Blog: The Garden of Heart

Greetings and salutations!

Welcome to Media TL;DR, the series where I break down my greatest projects so you can easily dive in and understand my original ideas. I'm your host Jaydon Smith! And today's topic is on researching short films made by other creators. And today's title is The Garden of Heart! Listed below are my observations of the comedy genre as a whole! And I will reference how this film used such traits.

Common sound

Upbeat, and usually speech of some form. Sometimes they crack jokes or make conversation. Sometimes it's more of a blurry noise in the background that is peaceful as people enjoy the jokes being spoken or the stories in the moment. The sound is supposed to give a happy feeling without blocking out the funny aspects throughout the movie.

Common mis-en-scene

There aren’t a lot of costumes as this is an animation. There isn’t a lot of makeup or acting either, as it is animated. The lighting showcases the facial movements and expressions of the characters, especially how they’re feeling in each moment, which is important in most movies. There aren’t really props, but for sets, they go scene by scene in a fluid motion, each showcasing something that can be seen as funny and tied perfectly into the storyline.

Common editing

There’s not a lot of editing in this movie since it’s an animation. However, it does cut in and out of the surroundings while also giving some close-ups of the face, moving closer to whoever is making the joke in the moment or speaking. It cuts between each moment of comedy.

Which elements I enjoy

I like the happy feeling of the genre. It makes me laugh, and I enjoy that feeling as new things appear and funny moments happen. I like the musical aspects, and when you understand the jokes, it makes it so much better. However, when people misinterpret the jokes, it makes it hilarious as each scene plays out.

Which elements I dislike

I dislike when the sound disappears—it leaves a need for the quietness to be filled. Luckily, in most of this film, the man is talking in the background, except in necessary areas where the film fills the feeling of what is going on in the moment. The film did make me feel sad in a way, and I disliked that, as I thought it would make me laugh more.

That’s all!

That’s it for this short film research blog, everyone. This film had such an amazing lighthearted tone, and I loved its comedic elements. I hope I made at least most of my descriptions and intentions clear. Thank you for reading! And until next time, stay cool and attractive.