To start off
with I chose a genre selection from: thriller, horror and action.
First off: a
thriller, use unusual shots such as tilt, Birdseye shot. This is to distort the
viewer to make them feel somewhat uncomfortable; this is a staple of the genre
and also can be found in the horror genre.
A thriller
also needs a somewhat darker tone, this is done by lighting and editing by
putting lights in specific places to stop them illuminating the entire scene,
for instance if a light is shining on one side of a person’s face during a
close up shot, with dialogue you could imply to the audience that this
character has a split personality, for dramatic effect.
A thriller
needs dramatic music, not all throughout, but the music needs an overall dark
tone, with a few spikes in pitch and tone to signify an important/shocking
event.
These
staples are also commonly found in the horror genre as well, as these two
genres share specific traits.
Are any of these techniques you think you'd like to try in your own film opening?
ReplyDeleteI'd like to try most of these techniques as the genre I would like to do is either a horror or a thriller.
ReplyDeleteGlad that you're understanding of both genres is growing, why are you interested in the Thriller genre? Why are you interested in the Horror genre?
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