Technical Elements: Camera Work Thriller films conventionally adapt the use of different types of camera work to demonstrate an immediate change in the situation. This can be specifically seen within the Thriller film Inception which uses shot types such as a : Canted angle, Close-up, Wide Shot, Two-Shot and Wide-shot to demonstrate the different situations. Close-up shot This shot shows the key features of the subject within the scene. This is used to emphasise the characters key details and expressions, therefore showing their emotions towards what is happening. Two-Shot The two-shot is used within the scene in order to establish a relationship or connection between the two characters. Within this scene, it is used to demonstrate the similar situation the characters are in. However, the scene also highlights their differences such as their gender, age and clothing. Canted Angle Shot The Canted-Angle shot shows the situation as unusual signifying that something has happened to change this. This type of shot is conventional used to show distress, a key theme in Thrillers. Wide-Angle Shot The wide-shot places the subject in the middle of the frame so that the audience are able to identify the situation surrounding them. Mid-Shot The mid-shot allows the audience to view the elements of mise-en-scene such as the characters clothing and the prop of the gun. Therefore allowing the audience to see what type of person the character is. Technical Elements: Editing Thrillers conventionally use editing techniques to increase elements of suspense and tension. This can be seen through elements such as the use of reactions shots which are designed to highlight the characters reaction when they are approached by the antagonist. Additionally, cut always emphasise what is happening around the situation in an alternative scene, conventionally, one scene is shown to be chaotic whereas, another demonstrates calm, everyday life adding to the twists and suspense within the plot. In addition, the titles and captions on the film trailer are designed to emphasise the narrative of the film. These create suspense and tension through their quick and catchy phrases, conventionally these also fade to black to emphasise the scene has ended.

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Wide-shot to demonstrate the different situations.

Close-up shotThis shot shows the key features of the subject within the scene. This is used to emphasise the characters key details and expressions, therefore showing their emotions towards what is happening.

Two-ShotThe two-shot is used within the scene in order to establish a relationship or connection between the two characters. Within this scene, it is used to demonstrate the similar situation the characters are in. However, the scene also highlights their differences such as their gender, age and clothing.

Canted Angle ShotThe Canted-Angle shot shows the situation as unusual signifying that something has happened to change this. This type of shot is conventional used to show distress, a key theme in Thrillers.

Wide-Angle ShotThe wide-shot places the subject in the middle of the frame so that the audience are able to identify the situation surrounding them.

Mid-ShotThe mid-shot allows the audience to view the elements of mise-en-scene such as the characters clothing and

the prop of the gun. Therefore allowing the audience to see what type of person the character is.

Technical Elements: Editing

Thrillers conventionally use editing techniques to increase elements of suspense and tension. This can be seen through elements such as the use of reactions shots which are designed to highlight the characters reaction when they are approached by the antagonist. Additionally, cut always emphasise what is happening around the situation in an alternative scene, conventionally, one scene is shown to be chaotic whereas, another demonstrates calm, everyday life adding to the twists and suspense within the plot. In addition, the titles and captions on the film trailer are designed to emphasise the narrative of the film. These create suspense and tension through their quick and catchy phrases, conventionally these also fade to black to emphasise the scene has ended.