Thriller camera research

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Some of the most commonly used shot types in a psychological thriller are : the mid shot, close up and extreme close up. These are commonly used as it helps the audience relate to the character as they are able to see the characters facial expression and body language clearly. This makes the film more scary, as the audience are more engrossed and in touch with the characters emotions. POV shots are also used in psychological thrillers such as the paranormal acitivty films to make the audience feel more involved in the characters point of view. Another type of shot used is the 'shaky camera' shot style, causing a more realistic type element of the film THRILLER CAMERA RESEARCH

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Some of the most commonly used shot types in a psychological thriller are : the mid shot, close up and extreme close up. These are commonly used as it helps the audience relate to the character as they are able to see the characters facial expression and body language clearly. This makes the film more scary, as the audience are more engrossed and in touch with the characters emotions. POV shots are also used in psychological thrillers such as the paranormal acitivty films to make the audience feel more involved in the characters point of view. Another type of shot used is the 'shaky camera' shot style, causing a more realistic type element of the film

THRILLER CAMERA RESEARCH

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SHOTS USED IN THE TEASER TRAILER FOR THE GIRL WITH

THE DRAGON TATTOO

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Pan/establishing shot Close up Medium longMedium shot

Establishing shot Medium long shot Medium shot Two shot – Medium low angle

Establishing shot Medium close up Establishing shot Medium shot

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Close up Mid shot Close up Medium Close up

Establishing shot

Long shotSymmetry Medium long shot

Over the shoulder shot

Over the shoulder two shot

Over the shoulder two shot

Symmetry tracking

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Mid shot Medium long shot Ariel shot Long shot

Symmetry tracking

Mid shot Medium long shot Symmetry tracking

Medium long Mid shot Extreme long shot Close up shot

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Medium long shot Low angle mid shot Medium close up

Medium long shot Long establishing shot

Symmetry high angle shot

Over shoulder medium shot

Long establishing shot High angle establishing

Mid shot Medium long shot

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Over the shoulder shot

Mid shot Long shot Medium close up shot

Close up shot Extreme long shot Long shot Medium close up

Medium shot Long shot Close up shot Over the shoulder mid shot

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Medium long shot Long low angle shot Long shot Medium close up

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Low angle close up shot

Medium long shot Mid shot Symmetry

Long shot Mid shot Mid shot Mid shot

Close up shot Aerial shot Long shot Long shot

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Medium close up shot Close up shot Low angle shot Close up shot

Long shot Long shot Mid shot Close up, focus pull

Establishing tracking shot Establishing tracking shot

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Medium long shot Close up shot Symmetrical long shot

Medium close up High angle long shot Close up shot

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