Planning Cinematography

Planning Cinematography

Camera shots are important in thrillers to give different perspectives of what is going on and to set the tone of the film. Different camera shots make the audience feel like they are there but it can also make the audience feel like they’re spectating what is going on within the film.  This engages the audience and makes them want to continue watching. Also the different camera angles show the audience different emotions within thrillers whether it is anger or just being scared the audience will feel the emotions with the character.

Within my thriller the four main camera shots we will be using are:

• Mid Shot - Mid shots are used to show the part of the girl but still showing the audience in some detail of the whole surroundings. I will be using this shot when she is talking to her friends and not paying much attention.
• Long Shot - I will be using this camera angle to show the girl walking along with her friends, we have decided to use this shot as it as show the girls surroundings but also as it will show her body language from far away.
• Over the Shoulder Shot - We are using over the shoulder view as it gives the audience a perspective look at what the person is seeing. We will be using his shot when the attacker is walking behind her and the girl cannot see him. This shot builds up suspense for the audience as they know what there is someone behind the girl but the girl does not.
• Close Up - Close ups are used to emphasize the emotional state of the person, this draws the audience into the persons personal space and this lets the audience share the emotions with the person.

The target audience I have chosen will build relationships with the characters as the I have varied the camera shots and the audience will be able to connect to the innocence of the girl and the beastly nature of the attacker. The audience will feel sorry for the victim due to the close up it will show the innocence and all the emotions of the girl also the audience will be feeling a sense of despair as they know what is going to happen to her before she does due to the over the shoulder shot, this creates suspense for the audience as they don't want the innocence of the girl to be taken. The girl is around the same age of my target audience so the victim will be able to connect with the audience on a peer level and they will understand what is going on in her normal day to day life. Also the audience will build a relationship with the attacker as they will want to know who he is and why he is attacking the girl, this creates a sense of tension due to the unknown nature of the attacker.