Starting to think of Shot Ideas
Shot Ideas
We have been inspired by some of the techniques used by Alfred Hitchcock to create suspense in the film. We read that to make the camera movements human-like as if in search for something will create suspense, with shaky timid movement of the camera it can build an awkward and potentially scary atmosphere for the audience. This way of using the camera will also build a better connection with the audience as this will bring in to the film more, as they will be put in the situation where they feel as if they are involved in uncovering the story.
Another method we researched to create suspense in film is to give the main characters of the film extra screen time, even if it is an extra 4 or 5 seconds than the shot would usually be, this will begin to create an atmosphere. These elongated shots go hand in hand with close up shots, creating a tense atmosphere allows the audience to study the character and identify the emotions they are feeling.
Characters' Expressions
We have been inspired by some of the techniques used by Alfred Hitchcock to create suspense in the film. We read that to make the camera movements human-like as if in search for something will create suspense, with shaky timid movement of the camera it can build an awkward and potentially scary atmosphere for the audience. This way of using the camera will also build a better connection with the audience as this will bring in to the film more, as they will be put in the situation where they feel as if they are involved in uncovering the story.
Another method we researched to create suspense in film is to give the main characters of the film extra screen time, even if it is an extra 4 or 5 seconds than the shot would usually be, this will begin to create an atmosphere. These elongated shots go hand in hand with close up shots, creating a tense atmosphere allows the audience to study the character and identify the emotions they are feeling.
Characters' Expressions
The characters' facial expressions and body language is key to creating suspense in film. This shows the audience the type of character that the acting role is playing and how they react to a certain event in the story line. The actors' body language is important to creating suspense. The audience will know how they are reacting to something in the scene and can judge how tense the scene is with the characters' movements and mannerisms. The look of shock, language, heavy breathing, these are all different ways in which the audience can detect panic of the character adding suspense to the film.
To accompany the shots and expression creating panic, sound is a huge component to creating an intense scene in film. By using extended minor keys, this can create a negative sad effect on the film. Playing these sad keys at a slow pace progressively building speed into a large thud that will make the crowd jump. Sound is key in film as it can manipulate the audiences' opinion on characters.
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