The generic
conventions for the thriller films are a significant factor in the film making
industry, especially thrillers as it conveys the precise elements which fall
into the genre. Most of the conventions are divided into sections of 3. The
first subdivisions are technical conventions features of this are
cinematography, camera shots and movements. The second conventions which are
relevant to filming are symbolic conventions which consist of iconography,
clothing, and colours lighting and mise-en-scene. Lastly audio and written
conventions encompass sound for example soundtrack or diegetic sound, also
written conventions such as narrative and scripted work. General symbolic
conventions of thrillers often follow eerie music, vulnerable victims, knife,
blood, heroic characters and villains. Basic technical conventions of thrillers
are low angle shots; dissolve editing and high angle shots to portray scenery
and setting. Low key lighting is an essential part of thrillers creating an
atmosphere with suspense. The duration of my thriller involved many conventions
of which we planned during the narrative. The first convention used was a
suburban neighbour as this had the element of the equilibrium from which we
derived in Todorovo’s theory. Low key lighting was a reoccurring theme for
example when Chelsea (played by Leandra) was situated in her bedroom the low
key lighting emphasised the silence, stillness and suspense occurring which
gradually increased leading to the main scene.
Conventional aspects within our thriller include a vulnerable female
victim who is the main agenda of a villainess stalker. My opening sequence defines the thriller genre
by the basic elements such as low-key lighting used throughout the beginning,
edgy transitions and filters to include tension. The soundtrack produced
suspense which was anticipated when the main event occurred and the audience
were in thrill of what was to come. The stereotypical characters are
conventional of thrillers for example the adolescent young girl and concealed
villain.
6 conventions i have used to make my media product
iconography - shrine
mise en scene - low key lighting
insidious characters
vulnerable naive girl
suburban neighbourhood
mystery story line
Your analysis of question 1, demonstrates minimal understanding of how your thriller sequence follows the codes and conventions and this is because you have not provided enough points, to demonstrate your understanding. The points that you have included above are too vague and need to be explored in a lot more detail throughout.
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