2. What is a thriller?
A thriller is the story line in which shows the chain of
events building a constant feeling of suspense and
tension throughout, leading to a climax.
3. CONVENTIONS
You need to have the correct dark lighting
The use of fast cutting rate
You have to have the element of shadows and
darkness
You need to make sure that your music reflects the
key point you are trying to make.
The use of a montage of shots
4. T H E M E S
This is one of key areas in which make a thriller
better.
You need to make sure that your theme is very
relatable to the lives of other whom are watching
your short film.
By making sure you use this element effectively it will
help to put them on the edge of their seat making
them feel scared for the next thing.
5. Editing
With many short films, you film it all it all in bursts
and from different angles, using the best from the
selection. However with a thriller, you find that all
shots are used. To help and create more jump cuts,
to build up the amount of different angles of
perspective.
Meaning that you are changing your view more and
more and it creates a feeling of non stop movement,
having to pay close attention to when something will
change.
6. Sound
Sound is essential with all short films.
You need to make sure that any sound you use it
appropriate for the purpose. You wouldn’t add in an
upbeat tune when someone is talking about death,
same as the fact you wouldn’t add in a deep harsh
tone for a happy section.
7. Mise En Scene
LOCATION
You have to make sure that your location is appropriate
for your theme
Lighting
You need to make sure that you keep it low key, black
with the darkness
Costumes
You need to make sure that if you are splitting your filming
your costumes are consistent and effective for the mood
they give off.
Composition
