Shot Types Of A Horror/Thriller

Film

By Grace-Laura Rowe

Birds Eye View/High Angle

The high angle shot is used in this film within the first 4 seconds. The camera looks down on the bridge and the point of focus often get "swallowed up" the setting. By doing this it makes the figure or object seem vulnerable and powerless. It makes the opening more dramatic and also gives the audience a chance to see and make a judgement of what might happen. It allows the audience the know where the setting is taking place.

Close Up

A close up shot is used within the first 15 seconds. A close up shot is used a lot through the film. There are many different reasons why the film makers may have used a close up. It displays the most detail but do not include the whole scene. It allows you to see the characters emotion and also deliberately adds more atmosphere to the scene. They are used for distinguishing main characters. This shot allows the audience to see that the boy shown is very important to what is happening, since he is getting a vision of what is about to occur.

Tracking Shot

The tracking shot connotes that the individual that is moving is frightened of what is happening to him. By using a tracking shot it allows the viewers a detailed tour of a situation. It follows the character and gives the audience a full image. It creates atmosphere to the scene shown and sets a mood and makes audience nervous/scared for the individual

Reverse Zoom

This type of shot suggests that a character is undergoing a realisation that causes her to reassess everything she had preciously believed. It also allows the scene to give a suspenseful build-up.

Pan

The movement and placement are important in this shot. The panning shot not only provide visual information but also to engage the audience in the total environment. With this shot it allows you to see what is happening to the city due to his vision.

Tilt

By using camera angles that look up or down at an object being photographed, instead of being on the same level. Tilt makes the scene more dramatic than straight-angels shots. The tilt is used to observe action over large area, for example in this shot the coach falling into the water. It creates a psychological impression of inferiority or weakness,