Codes and conventions of a thriller movie: Normally a battle between the protagonist character and the antagonist, where there is a break out in the equilibrium followed by a chain of bad events. Low key lighting Shadows Dark settings Montage of...
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Codes and conventions of a thriller movie: Normally a battle between the protagonist character and the antagonist, where there is a break out in the equilibrium followed by a chain of bad events. Low key lighting Shadows Dark settings Montage of many shots Tension music Earie sounds, breathing, whispering etc. Black and white shots The storyline of a thriller is meant to make the audience question what if it was them and also believe that it could happen to them which would therefore make them scared. Cinematography of a thriller: There are lots of extreme close ups and shots which show facial expressions to let the audience know what the characters are feeling. Also it can be used to focus on props to enhance how important the prop is. The antagonistic character will be shown in quick shots to hide their identity and not be revealed. For example shown in shadows and over the shoulder shots. Editing of a thriller:
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