Cinematography is the art of photography and camerawork in film-making, it is used to create a much more engaging film. Within our opening sequence we will be using many different camera shots to help create certain connections and emotions for the audience.
One main camera shot we will be using quite frequently will be the establishing shot, for example when the victim is being followed down the road and into the forest as it shows the audience the setting and characters. This will also connect to the audience as it lets them consider there own prediction of how the scene will finish. The shot is conventional to a thriller as it is normally used to show the audience the setting which in this case is the dark, derelict forest which causes suspense for the audience watching as it is a stereotypical scary environment.
Another camera shot that will be used within our opening sequence will be low angle, which will be used when the killer is at the top of the alley holding the hammer. This shot will be used to emphasise how powerful and superior he is, therefore the audience become aware of how he is stronger than the victim. This is very common in thrillers as it highlights who the villain is and how he is invincible. Another similar shot that will be used within our opening sequence will be high angle, which will be used when the victim is hiding behind the tree and the camera is held above her. This shot will be used to make her seem very weak and vulnerable towards the killer. This is another stereotypical camera shot to use within thrillers and there is always inferior victims that cannot be saved.
Over the shoulder shot is a very important shot that will be used within our opening sequence as it is used to create a lot of effect and suspense during the chase scene as you can see the killer behind her while she is running away. However whilst this shot is being another camera shot will be connected with it, which is the focus shot, it will be used to put the killer in main focus of the screen while she is in front of him. We will also be considering using handheld during thee chase scene as this is a very conventional effect during many recent thriller films, the handheld effect creates a jerky and unstable atmosphere.
You have provided a very basic recount of some of the camera angles you plan on using within your sequence, explaining briefly what they will show, but not what this will create.
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