How to film a thriller

How to film a thriller

Camera angles

POV - shows the viewpoint of someone

Close ups/reaction shots

Extreme close up

Shooting through an opening - suggests hidden watcher

Long shot

Shot reverse shot: shows character then shows POV of what they see

Handheld camera shots

Tracking shot

High angle - shows weakness/vulnerability

Editing

Slow editing - shows peacefulness/no danger

Fast editing - quick cuts show panic, puts the audience on edge

Dissolves/fades - cut out long journeys

Music

Diegetic sound - sound heard on screen e.g birds chirping, footsteps - actual sound 

Non diegetic sound - sound heard of screen e.g narrator, soundtrack - commentary sound

sinister sound effects show danger
ominous music
Background sounds (nature) shows

Lighting

Dark lighting
Natural lighting e.g sunlight