2. Firstly, in the image above, we used point-of-view (POV) shot of the
protagonist waking up and looking at the kitchen to find someone. By
observing this shot, the audience know that this person woke up from a
coma and he is feeling a bit dizzy because of the fact that the shot is
unfocused, blurry and unsteady. At this point, the audience are
probably wondering why he’s suddenly awake and walking around when
the protagonist isn’t feeling very well so it builds suspense. We also
subverted the conventions for thriller opening scenes as our credits are
all over the place, not very visible and don’t follow a pattern.
3. Secondly, the still in the
frame above, which is a mid
shot and has low-key
lighting. When taking this
shot, we have to make sure
that the lighting was dark
but not too dark so the
protagonist is still visible.
We wanted to include a shadow and darkness into the frame to make it
look mysterious and more like a thriller opening than a happy drama
opening full with bright lighting. The audience at this point are thinking
why he is walking like this and what’s wrong with him. So the lighting
makes the audience acknowledge the genre of the opening because of
the conventions of a thriller genre.
4. This picture illustrates a close-up mid shot of the protagonist as he
walks towards his main door after waking up from a coma. The
protagonist is in a quiet house as the audience can see his bed, front
door and the stairs which is a clear example of a thriller film. We had to
keep switching the lights on and off as he walks to maintain the
protagonists shadow and darkness as well as the lights in the
background to make it look eerie. The setting and location of our film
signifies a thriller genre as shown clearly through typical thriller film
conventions.
5. As he walks through
the door, you can see a
bright white light. The
audience at this point
must be wondering
where he is going and
why is it very bright.
Could it be natural daylight? Secret door that could be leading
somewhere special? Or does it show how the character is being
exposed to light after waking up from a coma. This question remains
a mystery as it cuts to a voice message so this is one of the
conventions of an thriller opening scene.
