Thriller opening sequences typically use quick cuts between shots, low camera angles, and slow tracking shots to build suspense. Non-diegetic music and unknown sounds in the background create tension and mystery. Editing is dark and jumpy to develop an unknown atmosphere and connect specific shots and sounds. Titles are clearly displayed against a black screen or faded into shots using fonts that suit the thriller genre.

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Camera work:
Thriller opening sequences usually have quick, snappy
shots which change from one to another in a short amount
of time. Some also use low angle shots to show how much
Sound:
power that character has. If they are doing a tracking shot
the camera tends to move very slowly to cause suspense. Non diegetic music is used in the
Close ups can be used well in thriller opening sequences background of thriller opening
because they do not show much detail about the place sequences because it gives the feel of
that someone/thing is in. On the other hand long shot are unknown and gives the film its own
convenient because they show the audience what type of style which makes it unique. It is
place the thriller is set in and does not show detail about usually slow to create tension. It could
the characters. also include unknown sounds
throughout the sequence to keep the
audience alert and make them keep
watching.
Conventions of a thriller
opening sequence
Editing:
When editing a thriller opening sequence it
needs to made very dark so it builds an
unknown atmosphere. The shots need to be
put together at the exact time to make the film
slow correctly. It could be made jumpy to Titles:
increase levels of suspicion. There are many
Most titles of a thriller opening
techniques that could be used when editing
sequence are made very clear. Some are
such as connecting specific sounds with certain
even shown on a clear black screen to
shots of the opening sequence.
make them stand out. If titles are used
in the shots they are best shown when
they fade in. The fonts of the titles need
to fit in with the thriller feeling. They
have a big impact on the film itself.