At the beginning of the clip, the victim is seen talking on the phone; her emotions clearly presented by the use of a medium-close shot. This enables the viewer to notice the victim's frightened facial expression caused by the person on the other end of the phone call. The also allows the viewer to recognise who the victim is as the white clothing worn by the character has a connotation of innocence and purity.Her clothing also illustrates her to be the an ordinary person which is conventional of the thriller genre.
The audience can judge the level of fright the victim feels by the expression on the victim's face which is in focus when a close up shot is used. This puts the audience into the mindset of the character i.e. feel the same emotions the character is feeling. This is a convention of a thriller film; used to emphasize particular elements for example when someone is stabbed,a close up of the cut allows the viewer to see what has happened. It heightens the audience's anxiety and creates suspense which is a key element to a thriller film.Panning shot
A panning/hand-held movement is used when the victim runs into the kitchen. This allows the viewer to observe the victim's panic and fear.The chaotic movement of the camera reflects the victim's erratic state of mind and shaky state. This is a conventional element to a thriller film as it allows the audience to feel the heightened emotions; increasing the audience's adrenaline and anxiety.
Long Shot
A long shot is used when a car is seen driving towards the house which the victim tries to escape from. This shot allows the audience to see the setting; a large empty cornfield. It enables the viewer's realisation of the victim being in the middle of nowhere. This instantly creates a feeling of isolation emphasizing the fact that the character is alone and helpless.This shot makes the audience aware of the surroundings as well as providing extra information through the iconography seen whilst creating tension.Canted angle
When the victim is stabbed, she is seen rolling over in a slow and almost awkward motion. During this, the camera is in a Point-Of-View shot at a canted angle to show the lack of control and unsteadiness of the victim. This is a common convention seen in thriller films which has a great impact on the audience by putting them in strange position to reflect the narrative of the sequence.
Aerial angle
To emphasize the victim has been stabbed, an aerial shot has been used which portrays the weakness of the character who has been defeated. This achieves empathy felt by the audience who see the victim as powerless shown by her being on the ground which portrays her helplessness. The gender of the victim is conventional to the thriller genre which commonly associates woman as the weaker sex.
Mid-shot
The antagonist is seen wearing all black which connotes death and danger. This makes the character representation conventional to the thriller genre as the antagonist evoked anxiety and fear. The mask
hides the killer's identity which creates an enigma for the audience. It also prevents the audience from forming a relationship with the character as facial expression is not revealed.
hides the killer's identity which creates an enigma for the audience. It also prevents the audience from forming a relationship with the character as facial expression is not revealed.
Well done, you have linked analysis of specific camera techniques to the conventions of the thriller genre. To improve, please include images to illustrate your points and perhaps embed the clip into the post.
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