How to film a thriller

Camera: This starts off with a long shot, this is used to set the scene for the audience so we know the surroundings that the character is in. It then goes into handheld POV shot to show that the character is still going on their path. This follows by a long shot which shows head to foot and a high angle shot which conveys his vulnerability as he is alone. We also get a tracking shot which follows the characters movement.  This is then followed by a medium close up shot so we can understand the character, however and see their facial expressions to understand what they could be feeling. This is soon followed by a wide angle shot and a high angle shot of the character as he continues to walk. This shows how that he could be at risk of something bad which may be about to happen, this is confirmed by the camera tilting. Additionally, we get a POV shot of the character walking into the cave which builds tension as we are unaware of what is beyond the entrance. However, as the character enters the cave,we get a shot reverse shot of the character and then of what he sees, this builds tension as we are mad to feel as if we are actually there. We then get a shot of the character through an opening which suggests that there may be a hidden watcher. Additionally, as the character puts up the object we get a low angle shot of him looking at it which reveals his endangered risk. As the character hears his potential threat, we get a close up of the character which shows his reaction and unfolds his danger. The canted angle shots suggest danger to the character.  As the audience wonder if everything is gone and the threat is gone, we get an extreme close up of an eye which suggests that the character is being watched and the threat is not over.


Sound: This scene starts off with diegetic natural sound, which is the sound of birds. As the character continues his path and comes into the cave, we hear sinister music suggests danger and potential threat, as he enters and carries on walking inside we hear a deep note which suggest suspense. We then hear diegetic sound as we hear his feet splashing in puddles and the sound of dripping water, which is an added sound effect. We then get a glimpse of something moving viciously through the path which sinister sound effect, this suggests that something dangerous is lurking and may be looking for the character who is the in cave. As we get fast cuts of the different angles in the cave we hear fast threatening music which matches the action of terror and fear. We then hear diegetic sound as the character starts breathing fast. However, as the character comes out of the cave, the music and heavy breathing fade out which shows relief as the threat could possibly gone. We then hear silence, which confuses the audience as they are unaware if the threat is gone or still there. We then hear diegetic sound of the birds which goes back to the beginning of the scene where the audience could hear the birds, which calms the audience down and creates  a calm atmosphere.  However, we suddenly hear ominous music which startles the audience as we know that there is still a threat and someone lurking out there.

Editing: As the scene starts it shows the character walking along a path, it then goes into a cross dissolve which leaves out part of the journey. This is effective because it is quick and shows the audience that the character is still continuing their journey, which showing the character walking all the way which will make the audience restless and bored.  The cuts are also very fast and are around 2 seconds per shot, this builds the tension for the audience because it creates fast pacing.  As the character enters the cave, shot reverse shot has been used at the character and then of what he is looking at. There is then parallel editing cuts between inside and outside which build up the tension and fear as the audience are wondering what is lurking and what the threat is, the audience are now also scared for the character and what him to escape. The fast editing pace used builds the fear within the audience and gives a rush and adrenaline. The editing is on the the action and during the movement. As the character finally escapes out of the cave the vision becomes slightly blurred which suggests something is still not right and the character is confused about what is going on.

Miss En Scene: This scene seems to start off as being set at a countryside with a small path way or the woods. The character is dressed in normal casual clothes and seems to be vulnerable and no threat at all. There seems to be no one in sight which creates more suspense and tension as it makes the character appear in fear and vulnerable. As the character continues his path, we see him enter a cave, with no one in and and nothing inside but small objects. The water is dripping through into the cave which shows that it is deserted and no one is around. The lighting is dark in the cave which also builds tension as the character and audience may not know what is lurking around.