In this scene there is a low angle used when one of the characters jumps on top of the car, this angle is used as it shows the woman as more superior as the men inside the car are helpless to the acts she is about to commit.This is mainly done for the audience as it is the camera angle that allows us to differ who is more superior, this is something which is done in all thriller films when the producer wants to illustrate power.
There is a close up at the end of the scene of blood splattered across her face, the producer does not decide to show the killing but instead shows the severity of the action by showing the blood splatter across her face however she seems to show blank face showing the audience that what she has done has no effect on her emotions.This may even shock the audience even more as they not able to see what has happened, this is quite often used in thrillers when the producers wants to leave some sort of mystery.
Here the camera shot has zoomed out this allows the audience to see what is going on from an emotional distance.In this case we can see the head sliced off from a samurai sword, this producer would want this scene to be zoomed out as he would want the audience to fully experience the shock and horror of the scene as this is a thriller film. This scene is also made more gruesome as we can see the head fly off into a different direction as it is zoomed out. This is done in many thriller films as like i previously mentioned it allows the audience to see everything that is happening from an emotional distance.
This scene would be considered eye level as the camera is positioned at eye level with the audience to make them feel more engaged with the scene. The audience are able to see the facial expressions of all of the characters and share the shock that they feel as they see blood pouring down from his wrist.This quiet conventional as most thriller films like to engage their audiences as it makes the film more shocking and generally mote frightening adding to the experience of the film.
A high angle has been use here to show the body language of both characters as they move in a circle.We the audience are able to see a substantial difference in the body language of the two as the female character is stood up very confident however the other character is slouched gripping his other hand and generally looking very panicked. These type of angles are what helps the audience understand or analyse the situation further.
Each camera angle or shot has there own purpose for example close up help the audience solely concentrate on what is being showed. However when they all are all put together they create the 3 elements of shock,surprise and suspense very well.When i create my own thriller i will look into many different angles and camera shots as they will help me achieve the three elements to a thriller fim
You have provided a good analysis of the various camera techniques identified, explaining what they create and to some extent, the relationship that can be built to an extent.
ReplyDeleteYou need to:
1) Think carefully about how the audience can build a relationship with characters involved and how it is conventional to the genre
2) Make sure you elaborate on all points made, explaining what the technique helps to create and how a relationship is formed with the audience and the characters involved.
3) In your conclusion pinpoint a couple of camera techniques that you will use as a result of identifying them in the sequence