1) The document provides an analysis of the shots and scenes in the opening of a thriller film. It summarizes each shot's purpose in building tension, introducing characters and settings, and revealing information gradually to immerse the viewer. 2) Key shots include an introduction to the main character in a dark room, security camera footage showing another victim, and a flashback showing one character being followed unknowingly. 3) Details like lighting, costumes, placements of titles are described as important to set the ominous tone and imply danger and vulnerability without revealing all the details at once.

1. Evaluation One
Daisy Carr

2. Before the first opening shot, we see a black screen, of which is coincided
with the diegetic sound of a girls frantic breathing. This totally sets up the
theme of the film as it implies panic and stress off of the character. And
although we are unable to see the character at this point, the idea of being
in danger is truly emphasised.
We then move on to the next shot (as seen here) which becomes
significantly important due to the fact that this is where her situation is
revealed. This scene is set in a dark, dingy room; of which the girl wakes up
delirious, and confused. We tried to show this by the use of low key
lighting, and costume. For us we felt that the costume for this particular
opening scene was important, and so we focused on getting parts of this in
the camera frame – whilst still motivating the shot on her hands and the
stumble and stress she finds in doing so. Her costume shows that of some
danger – allowing the audience to denote she must have been in a violent
situation. We also decided it was best to dress her in black/dark colours,
adding to the morbid atmosphere and tone – henceforth highlighting her
vulnerability as she becomes part of the room. Due to her high effect in
being almost invisible, this adds to the interest of the title ‘Imperceptible’.
Furthermore, although not fully revealing the character; this becomes her
introduction – and in not seeing her face at this moment creates a tension
for the viewer making it successful as they do not yet know who she is.
Opening Shot

3. Introducing Characters and Setting
These next two shots are incredibly important to the rest of our opening,
and what they achieve. We decided to set the shot up in a way that it
looked like a security camera – now emphasising on the fact they are
being watched.
By placing the camera up high, we felt this would be the best way to
create the effect we wanted, therefore making it more realistic. In doing
parallel editing, we were able to show that not only is this girl stuck in a
room, but also somebody else. We felt this was the best way to reveal to
the audience the situation and other character, seeing as it allowed us to
still create tension and suspense.
By using the security cameras as a device to reveal further information, we
could also use it to enable the viewer to still be left with questions; are
they in the same place? Where is this place? Who is watching them? etc.
We felt that this truly enabled us to enhance the atmosphere of the
setting – also giving the viewer the opportunity to see things through the
perspective of the kidnapper adding to the tone.

4. Furthermore, this shot is incredibly important as it
gives us a close up of the other girls face of which
the lead character finds herself locked in a room
with.
We found that this shot was incredibly highlighting
of the character, as the only light shown in the shot
is that of the torch – being used to reveal her face.
At this point the viewer may not think much of this
shot – but is important in making a link later on…
Underneath the close up shot, we can see the shot of
which this relates to and creates a link. We chose to make a
focus on a later shot, (flashback) where the two characters
bump into one another – meaning the first character is able
to recognise the second character from a previous brief
encounter. We felt that in having the two characters
recognise one another would add and build to the tense
atmosphere for the audience – due to questions like ‘why
have they both been chosen? Is it relevant that they know
each other?’ etc being asked.

5. Flashback
Furthermore, the flashback was a very significant scene within our
opening, as it gives some sort of explanation towards how the
characters got there.
The use of this over the shoulder shot was really effective in terms of
what we wanted to achieve and show.
This shot was there to help set the tone and theme of the film. For
example, this shot shows the empty street highlighting the isolation
of the characters. In showing this over the shoulder shot we were
able to indicate that the girl who we just saw leave the house is in
fact being followed and watched – adding to the eerie tone.
By having the main girl further into the distance it allows the
audience to understand her unawareness of the situation, as well as
her vulnerability in being alone. However, as seen in the previous
shots listed she then runs into another female character, of which we
understand may have thrown the ‘kidnappers’ intentions as he was
not expecting another to be around.
This shot fully explains the situation and how the man watching is
keeping his distance – yet reveals further information that the girl did
not know at the time – again emphasising her vulnerability in the
situation, as she no longer motivates the shots. As soon as the male
character is introduced he begins to motivate the shot making her
superior entirely in the situation.

6. Fonts and Titles
It is during this scene that we decided to incorporate our titles and
film name. This is because we felt it worked better alongside the
film, rather than on a blank screen. The discrete title sequence
meant that we could put the information on screen without taking
away or interrupting from the audience. However, we did put a lot
of thought into where and when it was best to show these on
screen.
It was decided that this was the best part of the opening to place
the titles as it was one of the less tense parts – although showing
the girl being followed – the dramatic irony creates a less tense
scene and so we felt it just seemed more relevant to place them
here.
The font and sizing, as well as placement of the titles involved a lot
thought – meaning we tried several placements on ideas, choosing
the one we felt was best.
First Draft
Second Draft
Final Draft

7. Revealing the character…
It is on this shot that a true close up of the kidnapper is shown –
therefore revealing his identity for the first time. We felt that it
was relevant to wait to do this, in order to build suspense and
create more of an eerie atmosphere. For us the low key lighting
was equally as important in the contribution to these factors, as
the dark room creates more of a sense of mystery and wonder –
what could be behind him? Where is he?
Furthermore, this is where we understand the kidnapper may
take some action, as he has heard the girls are awake –
therefore in making the music more pacey, and creepy this adds
to the tension of the shot.
We also thought it would be more effective showing his head
turn slowly – making it a slow reveal of identity – rather than a
straight up close up.
The man is wearing dark clothes, and so this implies that he
wants to keep hidden and out of the way – making the audience
denote the danger of this man and the potential things he has
the power to do. However, for us the lighting was the most
important to get right, as we wanted it to be dark, yet reveal his
face in an eerie matter.

8. The Final Shots
This shot is what we used to tie up the ending of our
opening. Although not the final shot, it was the most
significant of the last few. This shot is a bit longer than
some of the others, and this is where the tension really
builds, and the music intensifies in speed and pitch. The
camera zooms out of a close up of the victim, to reveal the
kidnapper is only just around the corner.
The main character is holding a torch – her only light
source – looking back in the wrong direction, intensifying
the scene as she is now a lot more defenceless.
As the camera zooms out, the victim almost disappears
into the darkness (low key lighting) emphasising her
vulnerable state.
The use of the zoom allowed us to reveal the antagonist
now looking from a closer angle, ready to take some sort
of action, showing his power over her.
All of this allowed us to create massive tension within the
last 30 seconds of our opening, and this particular shot
was incredibly important in doing so.

9. How the frames follows thriller conventions
• All of the frames/shots create a tension and eerie atmosphere by with
holding information from the viewer – revealing it little by little and
not all at once
• Use of low key lighting when stuck in the corridor, in contrast to the
light day when the victim is out and things are ‘normal’
• The use of security cameras to imply they are being watched,
therefore danger must be around the corner