Camera angles and shots
In a thriller opening, in order to catch the viewers attention there may be an action scene or something intense to created anticipation and keep the viewer fully engaged in the film. During scenes, titles will usually be show in exaggerated font size. If there is not an action packed scene at the beginning, there may be a long or establishing shot in order to set the scene, which again this will usually have titles in them.
Bird eye/high angle
These kind of shots are used in horror and thriller films to make the figure or object that is being looked down on seem completely vulnerable and powerless.
Close up
Close up's in Thrillers are used to see a persons reaction. This is the shot which shows the most emotion from the characters. It is also used to capture detail in an important scene.
Tracking and panning shot
These shots connotes movement. This is used very effectively in Thriller movies to make out a character being followed or watched. It could also establish a scene so the audience can see the full view. Another great use is as the camera is moving the suspense builds up as you don't know what could be shown next.
Reverse
This type of camera view could be very effective in Thrillers as it could show consequences of actions and what would happen if you went back in time. It shows a character undergoing realisation and the suspense is built up.
Tilted angle
Tilt shots add a lot of dramatic tension to shots, and could simplify a supernatural being, for example, pushing or moving the camera. It's also a great way to get a different shot of an incident across to the audience. Another great way great use for a tilt shot is to act as though the camera is a victim on the floor, and you are seeing what they are seeing.
Extreme long shot or long shot
This is a great scene to use to establish thriller movies. This shot could put in perspective how deserted something is.
Low Angles
Low angle shots are very powerful in the way they can emphasise just how scary or intimidating a villain is. This could make you as the audience as well as the actors/actresses in the film feel weak and insignificant.
Hand held camera shot
This is use very often in horror/thriller films to add a sense of reality. It makes the audience feel involved and adds to the horror of the scene as you feel like you are there.
Point of view shot
This shot is taken from the point of view of the character. This is when the audience is able to see the film through the eyes of one character. This is popular in these types of movies as the audience becomes emotionally attached and more scared as the gun could be directly point at them for example.
Zoom
This adds to the dramatic effect and creates element of suspense and fear as you don’t know what you are going to see next. It could also be used to zoom into something gory or gruesome. One other use could be that you zoom into see something you wouldn’t of spotted before like a supernatural being.
Over the shoulder shot
This is one of the best shots to build tension. This is used a lot in horrors and thrillers to add suspense, and is used especially around mirrors and reflections so the audience can see what's happening as soon as the character does. This is used a lot to show a figure stood behind a victim.
In a thriller opening, in order to catch the viewers attention there may be an action scene or something intense to created anticipation and keep the viewer fully engaged in the film. During scenes, titles will usually be show in exaggerated font size. If there is not an action packed scene at the beginning, there may be a long or establishing shot in order to set the scene, which again this will usually have titles in them.
Bird eye/high angle
These kind of shots are used in horror and thriller films to make the figure or object that is being looked down on seem completely vulnerable and powerless.
Close up
Close up's in Thrillers are used to see a persons reaction. This is the shot which shows the most emotion from the characters. It is also used to capture detail in an important scene.
Tracking and panning shot
These shots connotes movement. This is used very effectively in Thriller movies to make out a character being followed or watched. It could also establish a scene so the audience can see the full view. Another great use is as the camera is moving the suspense builds up as you don't know what could be shown next.
Reverse
This type of camera view could be very effective in Thrillers as it could show consequences of actions and what would happen if you went back in time. It shows a character undergoing realisation and the suspense is built up.
Tilted angle
Tilt shots add a lot of dramatic tension to shots, and could simplify a supernatural being, for example, pushing or moving the camera. It's also a great way to get a different shot of an incident across to the audience. Another great way great use for a tilt shot is to act as though the camera is a victim on the floor, and you are seeing what they are seeing.
Extreme long shot or long shot
This is a great scene to use to establish thriller movies. This shot could put in perspective how deserted something is.
Low Angles
Low angle shots are very powerful in the way they can emphasise just how scary or intimidating a villain is. This could make you as the audience as well as the actors/actresses in the film feel weak and insignificant.
Hand held camera shot
This is use very often in horror/thriller films to add a sense of reality. It makes the audience feel involved and adds to the horror of the scene as you feel like you are there.
Point of view shot
This shot is taken from the point of view of the character. This is when the audience is able to see the film through the eyes of one character. This is popular in these types of movies as the audience becomes emotionally attached and more scared as the gun could be directly point at them for example.
Zoom
This adds to the dramatic effect and creates element of suspense and fear as you don’t know what you are going to see next. It could also be used to zoom into something gory or gruesome. One other use could be that you zoom into see something you wouldn’t of spotted before like a supernatural being.Over the shoulder shot
This is one of the best shots to build tension. This is used a lot in horrors and thrillers to add suspense, and is used especially around mirrors and reflections so the audience can see what's happening as soon as the character does. This is used a lot to show a figure stood behind a victim.
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