Camera Shots - Mid Shot

The Mid-Shots on 2.05 is an effect shot and is one of the shots our company intends to portray in our two minute thriller because it creates a atmosphere full of suspense which conforms to the convention of a thriller. The mid shots work effectively because it creates tension and suspense, establishes the relationship between all characters and the fear created within the film spreads amongst the audience as well as the trailer itself.  The composition of the mid shot allows the audience to view the surroundings of all the characters, to view the body language and face expressions of the characters as it presents the relationship between characters clearly to the audience.

Props & Costume

The Joker’s wears his face paint throughout the movie to show that he is insane and that it suits his character ‘The Joker.’ The purple suit presents his unique character, shows the audience that he is very different villain to the past villains in other superhero thrillers. The gloves and the knife show that he is a vicious serial killer and shows violence towards his victims. The Joker’s costume and props all conform to the convention of the thriller because all the elements contribute to the joker have a very scary presence about him which conforms to the convention of the thriller.

 

 



Thriller Conventions - The Dark Knight

The Narrative is atypical because firstly, the damsel in distress in the film dies and usually the damsel in distress is always saved by the superhero. Secondly, Batman is looked at as a villain at times during the film where as we the audience look at him as a hero. At the end of the film he takes blame for all the chaos caused by Harvey Dent and the Joker which makes Gotham look at Batman as the villain.  The Propps narrative theorist idea where you have the hero (Batman), the villain (the Joker), the helper (Alfred) and the damsel in distress (Kate) has influenced the narrative of the movie. Also, Todorov’s theory comes links in with the Dark Knight because it is Batman who ends all the chaos caused by the Joker and saves the day.

The Dark Knight OST 1 Why So Serious?

One of the conventions is that tense music can build up the suspense in a situation in a thriller which would lead to action. This soundtrack from the Dark Knight creates suspense in selected scenes by the director in the film. This soundtrack is mostly used in Scenes the Joker is in. Our production company look to use soundtracks to build suspense within the scenes.

Joker Interrogation Scene - The Dark Knight

A Two shot is often used to establish the relationship between characters.

The two shot from 2.15 - 2.22  is a two shot from The Dark Knight, the shot establishes the relationship between both the characters. In this shot you can clearly see the relationship between them both and as you can see Batman is showing towards the Joker which shows to the audience Batman's hatred towards him. Camera Angles are one of the conventions that conforms to a thriller as it can establish the atmosphere or the relationship between characters.

Camera Movements

Tracking Shot

Tracks backwards and forward.

Tracking in draws the audience into the action. Tracking out signifies that the action in the scene is over and the narrative is moving to the next piece of action.

A Sideways Track (Crab Shot)

Often used to follow the movement of the character or object so that the audience keeps up with the action.

Tilt Shot

Simple movement upwards or downwards.

Upward movement is used to show height and power.

Arc Shot

The camera moves either a full or semi circle around a character, characters or an object.

It enables the audience to see the characters reaction and often increases the intensity of the narrative.

Crane Shot

The camera is attached to a crane and allowing the camera to see further than what the camera man can see.

Panning Shot

Moves left to right or vise versa.

Often used to follow a moving object in the frame.

Commonly used in conjunction with a point of view shot for when a character is searching a room.

Costumes

Katrina - Navy Sweater, Hand Bag, Trainers, Hair Tied Back, Earrings, Black Boots and Make Up.
This is what Katrina's costume will consist. She will be wearing these clothes and accessories because it presents her as a normal London teenager. We want to present Katrina as a normal teenager to the audience because we want them to be lead with the idea that she is a good girl where as the trailer will show how she is involved in teenage gang culture. It will also show the audience that a female teenager does not necessarily need to be dressed in colours that represent evil or danger in order to show that she is a teenager that should not be approached.

Marcus - Black Jacket, Black Formal Trousers and Shoes.
As a tall black London Teenager, stereotypically Marcus's presence will intimidate anyone who comes across him. Although Marcus has stayed out of trouble recently, he has a history of getting up to trouble which gives him a presence of fear and we want to maintain his presence by him wearing all black as it will show his dominance to the audience and also so the the audience feel his presence to understand that type of character Marcus is.

Denzel - Grey Hood, Black Trousers and Trainers.
Denzel is deeply involved with gang culture and has a history of violence and crime himself. He is a tall individual that also intimidates people that come across him and has a strong presence not only on the characters within the film but on the audience as well. The grey hood is the most important clothing of Denzel because it presents him as a stereotypical anti-social London teenager. It is vital for the audience to feel his presence because they will feel fear each time he is on the screen and by this, tension will rise amongst the audience and within the scene.

Friend One - Blue Jacket, Afro, Shirt, Trousers and Shoes.
To maintain the education environment in the thriller, Friend One will be wearing Sixth Form Uniform to show that he is part of the Sixth Form. Friend One will also have big hair to maintain the stereotypical view of teenagers always looking scruffy and 'not bothered' about anything.


Props
Toy Gun - This prop is needed because it is the weapon going to be used by Denzel to threaten Marcus. A Gun is a very powerful prop and will give Denzel complete power over Marcus and Katrina.

Pens, Pencils, Writing Pads, Tables and Computers - These props are being used to maintain the education environment of the Sixth Form.