Common CAMS: Commonly used camera angles, movement features, and shots in the thriller genre are tracking, low angle, over-the-shoulder shots, and point-of-view shots. Tracking shots are mainly used when a character is being followed or watched to build suspense. The low angle is often used to emphasize how powerful and intimidating a character may be. This is frequently seen with the antagonist of the film. The over-the-shoulder shot is usually seen around mirrors and reflections to build tension. Lastly, the point of view shot is for the audience to feel as if they are the actual character by seeing what the character sees, furthering the tension or suspense. Common CLAMPS: Some Mis-En-Scene features that are commonly used in the thriller genre are low lighting, costumes, and props, usually a weapon. Low lighting is often used in thriller films to create a suspenseful and mysterious mood and introduce fear into the audience. The costumes for this genre are mostly dark clothing t...
Hello! My group and I began filming yesterday! The scheduling conflict settled and my group took advantage of the free time! The first thing that I did was pack up all the props. I put all the materials in a tote bag. Then, I headed out the door to go to my group mate Mela’s house. When I arrived, I put my bag down and began to create a plan for filming. While I made the plan, my group mates evaluated the props I brought and the tripod to make sure they were eligible. They decided the props and tripod were perfect for the video. My group got right to work. The first thing that my group did was film the bathroom scene. I set up the tripod and adjusted it accordingly so that it was a medium-long shot. This would allow the viewer to capture the authenticity of the scene by being able to read the girls body language. The bathroom scene was fairly simple to film. This is because it is just three girls getting ready for dinner. The following scenes were still pretty easy. I set up the t...
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