Typical thriller camera shots and angles

There are many camera shots and angles used by directors to create the feeling of a thriller.

High level low angle shot/Low level high angle shot:

This method of camera angles and levels is a great way to show

a characters current position. This can be used effectively to show a characters status, a low status can be created via a high level low angle which makes the audience feel something is above them, this is in comparison to a low level high angle shot which can create representations of a higher class due to connotations of being below the character. They can also be used to create connotations of vulnerability or

power. For example a low level high angle shot will show a characters high level of power as it gives the sense that everything is below them and they overpower everything. Whereas a character can be given a portrayal of vulnerability through a high level low angel shot which gives the audiences connotations of being above them and the character being in a low place.

This shot shows how the low level high angled shot gives connotations that this characters powerful and has authority.

This shot of our production shows how we tried to create connotations of how vulnerable the protaganst is.

Long Shot that pears through an obstruction:

A long shot that pears through an obstruction is

common within the thriller of genre, this creates the sense and feeling that someone or something is looking at the character/'s in sight.

Here is an example with the camera shooting throu

gh a gate onto characters.

Push Pull Shot:

A push pull shot also known as the Hitchcock shot due to the man who created it is a great method at which to create connotations that a character has realized something or is in a state of shock. The way in which to create this is to either pull the camera in to the character via the use of a track whilst zooming out w

hich will make the character seem as if they are staying in position whilst the background is becoming larger this emphasises that the character is seeing the bigger picture. On the other hand you can do the opposite and pull the camera back on the track and zoom in which will make the background smaller effectively creating a sense of shock or making an understanding that the character is in trouble.

This method was used in jaws and here is a clip to show you how the connotation is created that the character has now realised whats happened:

Extreme close up:

Extreme close ups are also commonly used within the genre of thriller, they are used for many reasons such as to emphasizes the use of a signifier, or on a character to show there current emotions, of maybe joy or sadness.

This extreme close up shot of Harry Potter emphasizes the characters seriousness: