How to film a thriller

Different thriller conventions

Slow pacing - At the beginning slow pacing is used effectively for the audience to get a clear picture of the surrounding.

Sinister sounding - this is used to emphasise something scary is going to happen and it is used to build suspense, it creates a dangerous atmosphere.

Fast pacing - fast pacing makes the audience also engage in the characters fast event. Fast pacing makes the audience confused as to what is going to happen next.





Longshot - sets the scene and introduces us to the surroundings the film is being shot and establishes the location

shooting through scene suggests that he is being watched by a hidden watcher, this creates suspensive and makes the audience think if someone is watching him.

Close up reaction  - a close up reaction reveals the characters facial expression, we get an insight on how he is feeling. Adds a dramatic effect to the scene.

Diegetic sound effect (heavy breathing) - this instantly tells the audience he is panicing and wants to get out of his surroundings, this also indicates he is in scared about something. The characters sounds also make us feel as if we are with the character.

Close up detail - makes us engage in his journey as we get to see every aspect of what he is doing and what is in his surroundings.