Mise-en-scene
Setting: The setting for a thriller movie can depend on which
sub-genre the film is, for instance a psychological thriller would be set
somewhere quiet and isolated, where as an action thriller would be set
somewhere familiar and realistic to the audience.
Props: anticipate at the plot line. Knives & guns may
mean you anticipate a fight
Gender: males-authority/killer/hero/power
Females: damsel in distress/femme fatal though
The setting for 'Se7en' works really well as it is dark and mysterious. It works well in the thriller setting as the audience never really see where they are therefore it creates tension.
The setting for 'Se7en' works really well as it is dark and mysterious. It works well in the thriller setting as the audience never really see where they are therefore it creates tension.
Camera Work
Shot types: They tend to be close up and mid shots, this is because
it creates a claustrophobic atmosphere and allows us to see the actors emotion.
A long shot would be used to show a large sequence of action.
Camera angles: these are used to show who is the more
dominant within the shot and can also create a perspective of the actors
surroundings.
The camera work for 'V for Vendetta' follows the conventions of a thriller really well as the shots are very close up and make the audience feel like they are in the action. Because of the effective use of camera work we as the audience know who is 'in charge' in specific sense and shots.
The camera work for 'V for Vendetta' follows the conventions of a thriller really well as the shots are very close up and make the audience feel like they are in the action. Because of the effective use of camera work we as the audience know who is 'in charge' in specific sense and shots.
Editing
Typical transactions
Dissolve- This links events throughout the movie
Fade to black/white: these represent flashbacks
Quick cuts: create tension and thrill
The editing for 'Golden Eye' is extremely fast paced, it uses really quick short shots to create an atmosphere. This atmosphere puts the audience on the endge of their seats and allows them to get excited by the stunts and jumps 'James' is performing.
The editing for 'Golden Eye' is extremely fast paced, it uses really quick short shots to create an atmosphere. This atmosphere puts the audience on the endge of their seats and allows them to get excited by the stunts and jumps 'James' is performing.
Thriller
Opening
Should introduce the key characters and create the atmosphere.
What would be unsettling?
Sound
Music can create atmosphere is used correctly, it can also
enhance the plot to. Not often complete songs, more like quick clips from it.
Best to avoid dialogue, if you must, use a voice over as they are
more effective.
Narrative
Revenge/justice & crime/psychological/action/dual narrative
Sub-genres
Techno, super natural, religious, crime, action, film noir,
sci-fi, disaster, conspiracy, medical, mystery, political, romance and spy.
Cite examples from well known thrillers on this post so you can show your knowledge of cinema- they must be films we haven't studied in class (e.g. not Psycho, Shallow Grave, Double Indemnity or Cape Fear.
ReplyDeletePictures too please!
Yet to post:
ReplyDelete• Preliminary Task Work, planning and evaluation
• Psycho Shower Scene analysis (before who joined? You must talk to JC if this is the case)
• Summer bridging Task
To echo Miss Scott Charley you have posts missing - why? You need to post your preliminary evaluation and prelim video - you were told to do this over half-term yet you haven't done it.
ReplyDeleteYou missed the Psycho shower scene but I did pass on the material for this yet you have not done it.
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