While looking at thriller films i looked deeper into the different angles and shots that were being used. This was to have a better understanding of why they have chose this angle and the feeling that it portrays.
Long shots or wide shots:
This gives an overall perspective of the images, showing the whole person or object in the picture.
This is an images taken from the film Mr Brooks.
Mid shot / Medium shot:
A clear shot of the character, which may usually cut out the background. Mainly including the body language of the character.
This is an image taken from the film Mr Brooks.
Close up shot:
This is shot directs the audiences attention to a specific item or person, it can signify what the individual is doing.
This is shot directs the audiences attention to a specific item or person, it can signify what the individual is doing.
This image is taken from the film Mr Brooks,
Extreme close up:
These shots are an extreme close up of the individual or object, this is used to create a dramatic emphasis.
Master shot:
A shot that shows key relationships between the audience and the image that is being shown. It is usually the first shot of the scene.
Two shot:
A shot that involves two characters. It will usually contain a dialogue sequence between both of the characters.
An image from the film Mr Brooks.
Single shot:
This a shot of one individual character, it will usually be a close up or a mid shot of the character.
Point of view:
This is a shot that is used to show the characters point of view to the audience meaning that they see what they character is seeing. This will make the audience feel more involved with what is taking places.
Over the shoulder:
A shot looking from behind a person or an object. This shot will help establish each characters position, also showing from there point of view from the other persons perspective.
Cutaways:
A shot which will interrupt the the flow of conversation. They can be used for many different reasons, to show a quick action, to reveal what a character may be thinking and many more.