questionaire on thriller

http://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/XDWHFHF






From the results from the survey, I have found that people like suspense in a thriller just as much as they expect it. The majority of the people who took this survey were females and they as females, expected the protagonist to be a female as from stereotypical viewpoint, are used to seeing this. The least exciting aspect of a thriller film that the people who took my survey thought, was the plot because they expect most of the storyline that is incorporated in thriller genre. As music is a major factor in people's 'enjoyment' of a thriller film, I wanted to choose music that was specific and was relevant to the points in the opening sequence and how it caused the suspense that was needed.

Top 5 best thriller films

The third man (1949)











Rear window (1954)











The usual suspects (1990)








Old boy (2003)

filming techniques/ tips for filming thriller genre

Shots/ Tips to help achieve a successful thriller film 

Bird eye/ high angle 
This shot is used to make the figure or object look more vulnerable or powerless. 







Close up 
Close ups are used to reveal the reactions in characters. it is also used to show detail in certain scenes. 








Tracking or panning shot 
These shots help create the effect that a certain character is being followed or watched, as well as helping establish the scene in which the film will take place. This shot also helps create suspense as you don't know what shot will be next.







Extreme long shot 
This shot is great for establishing horror or thriller genres, revealing how deserted somewhere is. 




TIPS

• Be selective with clips 
• Don't over do it with effects and music 
• Focus on one major idea at a time 
• Time your reveal 

Filming behind the scenes

ordering of title sequence

story board