Camera Movement
All film genres utilise the wide variety of camera angles and movement within the film industry, but within the certain genres they are used in different ways to convey certain things or create certain effects on the audience, in this case we are seeing how they're used in the genre of thriller films.
Low Shot
This shot is used to emphasise a character, this can be an antagonist or protagonist and is used to make them look more powerful and intimidating. This is because they're over the camera and therefore provide a more omniscient look because they're above us.
In the above example we have Bane from Batman, looking down on us, which gives him a more powerful look, than if it were a regular straight shot onto him.
Low Shot
This shot is used to emphasise a character, this can be an antagonist or protagonist and is used to make them look more powerful and intimidating. This is because they're over the camera and therefore provide a more omniscient look because they're above us.
In the above example we have Bane from Batman, looking down on us, which gives him a more powerful look, than if it were a regular straight shot onto him.
High/Aerial/Bird Eye Shot
This shot is used to convey the aspect of weakness and vulnerability upon the item or person that is being looked above. In the case of a thriller, a more powerful enemy or antagonist(s) looking upon the protagonist(s).
In the example above, we have Harry Potter on the ground with the camera above him showing that he may have potentially been knocked or pushed to the ground, indicating weakness to the audience.
Close-Up Shot
A close-up shot is usually used to bring out the detail in an object or person, therefore in thriller films it is used to convey the emotion that the character is currently feeling and it provides the audience with information about the current situation, through the reaction of the character.
In the example from 'Die Hard' above, we can see that John McLaine is struggling through a vent, the use of the close-up shot exacerbates the idea of being claustrophobic and stuck because we are very close to him. This also tells us that he his not enjoying the situation due to his facial expression.
Tracking/Panning Shot
This type of shot is used to maybe show that a character is being followed or watched, as it expands into a wider angle than other shots giving us more of a view and allowing us to establish not only the scene but also the situation. However, this also builds tension as we don't know whats going to happen next, hence this shot is used in thriller films.
In the example above we have a boy going down a hallway on his toy tricycle, however we have a slightly wider angle and he's turning back to look at something, insinuating that he's potentially being watched or followed, but we can't see what, therefore building tension.
(Extreme) Long Shot
These shots are used to mainly provide a greater view of the location, but they are used to convey to us something about the location. Therefore the features shown to us give us details about the atmosphere and what the situation may entail.
In the example above we have a long shot of an abandoned building hallway. The fact that the shot contains so many features, we don't know what's meant to happen so it builds tension, or it just provides us information of where the next scene will take place.
Handheld Shot
This shot is used to create verisimilitude within the film because the camera work looks natural as it has no stabilisation. Due to this the audience feels more involved as it feels like they're there themselves.
POV Shot
Similar to the handheld camera shot, a POV shot creates a greater sense of verisimilitude as we are viewing what the character is currently viewing. Due to us being able to see what they're seeing it involves the audience more and make us feel as if the same thing is happening to us.
In the example above, we have a character looking down on us, but due to how close his hands are to the camera, it almost looks like we are experiencing the same thing, which involves the audience and creates a sense of realism for the audience.
Zoom Shots
These shots are commonly used to build tension and suspense within a thriller film. They are used to greater express the emotion of a character or the appeal of a certain thing like a wound.
In the example above from Breaking Bad, the camera zooms into his face to greater express his emotion of shock, but also builds tension and suspense because we don't know what he's reacting to.
Over-The-Shoulder Shots
This the most commonly utilised shot in all film genres. It is not only used in conversation between characters with intercutting, but in thrillers it tends to be used when a character(s) is on their own facing a mirror. This allows us to see the same thing the character is at the exact time because its a perfect reflection, and allows us to really absorb what is happening in the scene because we are practically there.
In the example above from The Conjuring, the lady keeps looking back because there is someone supposedly behind her due to the reflection, but when she turns nobody is there. When the witch suddenly appears it provides a massive scary effect because overtime tension has been built then released all at once onto the audience.
But this is also exacerbated through the use of the mirror because we can relate to a situation like this because all people have a mirror and know how they work, therefore we know what it's like to use one, but this scene is abnormal, and therefore creates a better reaction from the audience.
Sources:
http://windsorgirls.weebly.com/gemini-productions/camera-angles-types-in-thriller-films (Visited 22/12/18)
This shot is used to convey the aspect of weakness and vulnerability upon the item or person that is being looked above. In the case of a thriller, a more powerful enemy or antagonist(s) looking upon the protagonist(s).
In the example above, we have Harry Potter on the ground with the camera above him showing that he may have potentially been knocked or pushed to the ground, indicating weakness to the audience.
Close-Up Shot
A close-up shot is usually used to bring out the detail in an object or person, therefore in thriller films it is used to convey the emotion that the character is currently feeling and it provides the audience with information about the current situation, through the reaction of the character.
In the example from 'Die Hard' above, we can see that John McLaine is struggling through a vent, the use of the close-up shot exacerbates the idea of being claustrophobic and stuck because we are very close to him. This also tells us that he his not enjoying the situation due to his facial expression.
Tracking/Panning Shot
This type of shot is used to maybe show that a character is being followed or watched, as it expands into a wider angle than other shots giving us more of a view and allowing us to establish not only the scene but also the situation. However, this also builds tension as we don't know whats going to happen next, hence this shot is used in thriller films.
In the example above we have a boy going down a hallway on his toy tricycle, however we have a slightly wider angle and he's turning back to look at something, insinuating that he's potentially being watched or followed, but we can't see what, therefore building tension.
(Extreme) Long Shot
These shots are used to mainly provide a greater view of the location, but they are used to convey to us something about the location. Therefore the features shown to us give us details about the atmosphere and what the situation may entail.
In the example above we have a long shot of an abandoned building hallway. The fact that the shot contains so many features, we don't know what's meant to happen so it builds tension, or it just provides us information of where the next scene will take place.
Handheld Shot
This shot is used to create verisimilitude within the film because the camera work looks natural as it has no stabilisation. Due to this the audience feels more involved as it feels like they're there themselves.
In the example above from Captain America: The Winter Soldier, we have the use of handheld camera work. This make it seem as if a bystander is watching in shock from a distance, and therefore creates a greater sense of realism.
POV Shot
Similar to the handheld camera shot, a POV shot creates a greater sense of verisimilitude as we are viewing what the character is currently viewing. Due to us being able to see what they're seeing it involves the audience more and make us feel as if the same thing is happening to us.
In the example above, we have a character looking down on us, but due to how close his hands are to the camera, it almost looks like we are experiencing the same thing, which involves the audience and creates a sense of realism for the audience.
Zoom Shots
These shots are commonly used to build tension and suspense within a thriller film. They are used to greater express the emotion of a character or the appeal of a certain thing like a wound.
In the example above from Breaking Bad, the camera zooms into his face to greater express his emotion of shock, but also builds tension and suspense because we don't know what he's reacting to.
Over-The-Shoulder Shots
This the most commonly utilised shot in all film genres. It is not only used in conversation between characters with intercutting, but in thrillers it tends to be used when a character(s) is on their own facing a mirror. This allows us to see the same thing the character is at the exact time because its a perfect reflection, and allows us to really absorb what is happening in the scene because we are practically there.
In the example above from The Conjuring, the lady keeps looking back because there is someone supposedly behind her due to the reflection, but when she turns nobody is there. When the witch suddenly appears it provides a massive scary effect because overtime tension has been built then released all at once onto the audience.
But this is also exacerbated through the use of the mirror because we can relate to a situation like this because all people have a mirror and know how they work, therefore we know what it's like to use one, but this scene is abnormal, and therefore creates a better reaction from the audience.
Sources:
http://windsorgirls.weebly.com/gemini-productions/camera-angles-types-in-thriller-films (Visited 22/12/18)
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