Techniques in the media that I like

1. TECHNIQUES I LIKE
Isobel Bayliss

2. LOW ANGLE SHOTS
The use of low angle shots in thriller films is very
effective. This is because it can be used to show the
more dominant characters in the film. For example in
this shot it shows these characters as important and
authoritative. In films in a murder scene the low
angle shots will show someone who is dangerous and
scary. This will make the audience feel the same way
and furthermore add to the verisimilitude.

3. EXTREME CLOSE UP
The use of this shot can create suspense for the audience.
It shows emotion from the character as well as leaving
the audience to guess what has happened. For example
in psycho there is an extreme close up of the ladies eye
after she has been murdered. The eye is open and leads
the audience to believe that she is still alive. There is
fear in her eyes which also makes the audience
sympathise with the character. It is not until the shot
has zoomed out that the audience realise the truth. So I
like this technique because you can manipulate the
audience into believing something else.

4. FLASHBACKS
The use of flashbacks are used to bring sense to the
narrative. They are usually created by using a lighter
or darker tone to the consistent one to represent that
it is from the past. For example in shutter island
when the audience are wondering how the male
character knows about the woman in the institute,
they become confused. Until the flashback reveals the
story of what happened. The use of the brighter lights
around them shows it is clearly a flashback.

5. HIGH ANGLE SHOTS
The use of high angle shots are used to make the
characters appear small, scared or inferior. They are
usually used in thriller films when someone is in
danger and allows the audience to notice this because
they feel as if they are looking down on the character.
Making them seem the obvious weaker character. An
example is in psycho when the woman is screaming
for help.

6. TRACKING
I like this technique because I feel this can play a vital
role in creating tension/suspense in a thriller film. For
example tracking a characters movements if they are on
a journey or if they are in a chase. This allows the
audience to view the situation and creates suspense as
they are waiting to see if the person gets caught or where
they are going. An example is from taken in a car scene.
This allows the audience to see how the man is anxiously
trying to get to his daughter. They are anticipating
whether or not he will get there in time.

7. CONCLUSION
• Overall I think if I were to include these techniques in my own production I could
successfully pull off some of the most iconic generic conventions of a thriller film.