Genre Conventions Research blog THRILLER

 Another genre chosen was Thriller. 

Common camera angles 

 low angle shots are often used in thriller genre videos to show the power dynamics between characters and to heighten the sense of impending danger. Point-of-view shots and over-the-shoulder shots are important techniques for creating tension, drawing the viewer into the characters' experiences, and boosting the excitement of the story.

 common Mis-en scene 

in Thriller videos often feature characters in common costumes such as dark, mysterious attire or disguises, creating an atmosphere of suspense and intrigue. Lighting in thrillers tends to be strategically used, employing shadows and contrast to intensify the suspense, with occasional bursts of dramatic lighting to heighten pivotal moments and evoke a sense of unease.

Common editing techniques 

in thriller videos are fast-paced cuts and quick transitions to build tension and maintain a sense of urgency. Additionally, the use of jump cuts and unconventional camera angles contributes to a disorienting atmosphere, enhancing the overall suspense and unpredictability of the narrative.

Thriller videos often utilize tense and suspenseful soundscapes, incorporating ominous music, eerie ambient sounds, and sudden, sharp sound effects to create a sense of unease. The strategic use of silence can also be a powerful tool, heightening anticipation and making impactful moments more jarring in the audio landscape of a thriller.

Example films: Sound of freedom, Nowhere, and Five nights at freddy's

I like that this Genre because it is very suspenseful and keeps me intrigued.

I don't like that thriller videos are  excessive violence, gratuitous gore, or explicit content to be elements of thriller videos that they dislike.