Evolution Productions - generic conventions

Evolution Productions – Generic Conventions: 

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Establishing shot: 

Establishing shot An establishing shot is used most commonly at the beginning of a film to set the scene and allow the audience to see the location of the scene/film. In thriller films there are establishing shots used to enable the audience to see any action taking place, or any danger that could be ‘around the corner’ for the characters of whom we could meet through the use of an establishing shot.

Close up: 

Close up A close up is used to allow the audience to see the character(s) that will be in the film, they allow the audience to connect with the character and either recognise them or not. A close up in a thriller exaggerates the object making it either look bigger than it actually is and therefore more threatening.

High angle: 

High angle A high angle shot makes the character in the frame appear to be more vulnerable and defenceless f

Low level: 

Low level A low level shot is most commonly used in a thriller to make the protagonist/antagonist more dominant and threatening. It can be used to show objects, and will make them seem much bigger than they actually are foreboding some future of the film.

Long shot: 

Long shot A long shot enables the audience to see the whole of the character analysing them. In also shows part of the surroundings around the character; typically in a thriller revealing the possible danger.

Mid shot: 

Mid shot A mid shot generally makes the shot more personal and allows the audience to see the expression of the character clearer than a long shot would but not so much that the audience are taken out of the setting/location like a close up shot would. A mid shot is most commonly used in a thriller during the quieter less dangerous scenes to show a conversation between two characters often a mid 2 shot.

Birds-eye View (aerial): 

Birds-eye View (aerial ) A birds eye view shot is frequently used to make the audience aware the character is in danger as they appear small and vulnerable; similar to a high angle shot. It is used in a thriller to put the audience in an unsteady position viewing the character.

Extreme Close-up: 

Extreme Close-up An extreme close up is used to clearly show the expression of the character and often used to introduce the character to the audience as a first glimpse. In a thriller film they are often used to ensure the audience see the emotions of the character and any out standing features. This is similar to the thriller ‘Black Swan’ in which the female lead is introduced to the audience through the use of an ECU.